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1 Programs Overview ( ) 1

2 The FICS Framework and Standards The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) is the national accreditation and certification agency for financial competency under the Financial Industry Competency Standards (FICS) Framework. The Financial Industry Competency (FICS) Standards is a comprehensive quality assurance framework with a certification and accreditation system that aims at raising the quality of Singapore s our financial workforce and training providers. The FICS Framework comprises a set of standards with associated curriculum guide that relates to the competencies required for practitioners in specific job roles. 2

3 The FICS Framework and Standards The FICS Framework encompasses job families across sectors such as: Risk, Compliance, Corporate Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, Fund, General Insurance, Life Insurance, Private Equity, Securities & Futures and Wealth. The FICS Standards are developed by the industry, for the industry and benchmarked to international best practices. It is aligned with the structure and requirements of the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system and recognised as the basis for WSQ awards for the financial services industry. 3

4 The FICS Framework and Standards Risk (RMI) Liquidity and Balance Sheet Banking Liquidity and Balance Sheet Insurance Credit Analytics Credit Risk Consumer Banking Credit Risk Corporate Banking Analytics Operational Risk Compliance Compliance Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Consumer Banking Compliance Fund Compliance Insurance Compliance Wealth Compliance Wholesale Banking Corporate Banking Cash Credit Analysis & Approval Credit Control & Administration Project Financing Relationship Enterprise Banking Relationship Wholesale Banking Sales & Marketing Transactional Services Structured Financing Advisory Trade Finance Trade Processing, Control & Support General Insurance Claims Handling Underwriting Life Insurance Claims Handling Underwriting Financial Markets Asset Securitisation Deal Processing & Settlements Debt Origination & Syndication Product Control Research Trading Treasury Sales Fund Business Development Institutional Business Development Retail Central Dealing Fund Administration Performance Measurement Portfolio Product Development Corporate Finance Origination, Structuring & Advisory Equities Sales & Distribution Primary Markets 4

5 Value of the FICS Framework and Standards For Financial Institutions Today, the financial industry operates within a highly dynamic and global marketplace where competition is stiff and change is unrelenting. The pace at which the industry is progressing and evolving poses a real challenge for financial institutions in training their staff to meet the demands. The FICS Framework is a structured competency-based framework developed by the industry will help financial institutions to enhance their training and development capability. The FICS Standards sets out benchmarks built on world-class standards can help financial institutions to raise their talent development and training framework to a new platform. 5

6 Value of the FICS Framework and Standards For Financial Institutions It provides a structured and objective framework to assess the adequacy of the skill sets of financial practitioners, and channel efforts more effectively to bridge the gaps in their skills. At a strategic and national level, it helps identify impending skills shortages so that people can be upskilled and trained more quickly to meet future needs. Staff can know what is expected in training and how they will be assessed. 6

7 Value of the FICS Framework and Standards For Individuals The Financial Industry Competency Standards (FICS) provides financial practitioners with a defined roadmap to guide them towards professional recognition and certification. It also allows individuals the mobility to navigate various segments within the financial services industry or for them to move and / or upskill, or to join a growing segment of the industry. 7

8 Value of the FICS Framework and Standards Risk - Asset Liability (Banking) Portable Job Families Risk - Asset Liability (Insurance) Risk - Asset Liability (Insurance) Portable Job Families Risk - Asset Liability (Banking) Risk - Credit Analytics Risk - Analytics Risk - Risk - Operational Risk Portable Job Families Risk - Credit Risk (Consumer Banking) Risk - Credit Risk (Corporate Banking) Portable Job Families Risk - Asset Liability (Banking) Risk - Asset Liability (Insurance) Risk - Credit Analytics Risk - Risk - Operational Risk Financial Markets Product Control Portable Job Families Risk - Asset Liability (Banking) Risk - Asset Liability (Insurance) Risk - Operational Risk Financial Markets Product Control Portable Job Families Risk - 8

9 Value of the FICP Professional Certification For Individuals Attainment of the Financial Industry Certified Practitioner (FICP) professional certification is a recognised mark of professional achievement. It also represents the certified individuals' agreement to adhere to the standards of professional competency, industry ethics and a commitment to a career in their chosen field. The rigorous certification assessment process distinguishes those who: i. Possess practical knowledge and skills to handle the work challenges faced in their jobs. ii. Meet and achieved internationally-benchmarked competency standards of the chosen financial services job family ; 9

10 Value of the FICS Framework and Standards For Individuals iii. Meet and achieved internationally-benchmarked competency standards of the chosen financial services job family ; iv. Demonstrated the ability to apply expert levels of knowledge and skills on the job in accordance with industry best practices; and v. Agreed to act as role models for other industry practitioners and aspirants and support the professional development efforts of the FICS framework. 10

11 Value of the FICP Professional Certification For Individuals Provides clarity on job requirements for senior positions so individuals can focus on the key skills required for career advancement and progression. Recertification every 3 years through Continuous Professional Education and Development. Certification obtained are endorsed under a National Qualification Framework ie, MAS-IBF, WDA, and RMI and recognised by the industry and jurisdictions both local and overseas. 11

12 About RMI: NUS Risk Institute (RMI) Established in August 2006 University-level Research Institute Supported by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Appointed the Lead Provider for Training and Assessment for the Risk segment of the FICS-accredited training and assessment programs (Jul 2007). The FICS accreditation serves an Industry-endorsed mark of quality for training and assessment services by RMI. 12

13 NUS Risk Institute (RMI) As a Lead Provider, RMI aims to: (i) Deliver a suite of high quality training and assessment programs that are FICS-accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), for all the competency units required for all job roles in the allocated job families under the FICS framework. (ii) Make available competency assessment programs to their trainees as well as persons who do not opt for training or who underwent training by another provider and issuing Statements of Attainment to successful candidates. (iii) Provide consultancy or advisory services on mutually agreed terms to financial institutions in their adoption of FICS. This would comprise the alignment of their existing programs with FICS or the augmentation of existing in-house training and/or assessment programs to address gaps. (iv) Provide general information on career opportunities and pathways and facilitating the placements of new entrants who have been issued SOAs in the relevant industry segment(s). 13

14 RMIs FICS Training & Assessment programs Analytics 3. Credit Risk - Consumer Banking 4. Credit Risk - Corporate Banking 5. Credit Analytics 6. Operational Risk 7. Liquidity and Balance Sheet (LBSM) Banking 8. Liquidity and Balance Sheet (LBSM) Insurance For more information on the course description (Click Here): iption.pdf 14

15 Overview Training, Assessment & Certification Pathway Example on (Job Role V) Financial Bridging Module Training Module 1 in Assessment Module 1 (CU6&7) in Training Module 2 in Assessment Module 2 (CU1&2) in Training Module 3 in Assessment Module 3 (CU3&4) in Certificate of Attendance (COA) for Module 1a in Certificate of Attendance (COA) for Module 1 (CU6&7) in Statement of Attainment (SOA) for CU6&7 in Certificate of Attendance (COA) for Module 2 (CU1&2) in Market Risk Statement of Attainment (SOA) for CU1&2 in Experience Certificate of Attendance (COA) for Module 3 (CU3&4) in Statement of Attainment (SOA) for CU3&4 in Financial Industry Certified Professional (FICP) A Certificate of Attendance (COA) will be awarded, subjected to 75% min attendance for each training module. A Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be awarded upon passing each assessment Competency Unit (CU). Note that there will be no Statement of Attainment (SOA) on the optional Financial Bridging Module as it is a bridging module and there will be no assessment. 15

16 Features of the FICS Training and Assessment programs There are two (2) runs of the FICS accredited training and assessment programs in Risk conducted in a year: ie, Intake 1 From Jan to June and Intake 2 From June to Dec Training: - Training classes are conducted in a modular basis on a weekly basis (over weeks) in the evenings: ie, Intake 1 From Jan to June Intake 2 From June to Nov Assessment: - Exams are conducted in a competency-unit basis at the end of each module: - Each modular exam consists of one (1) paper exam and one (1) group presentation cum individual Q&A session in which candidates will bet tested on: i) Their Knowledge - Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short answer questions ii) Application of knowledge work solutions, presentations 16

17 FICS Funding RMI s FICS accredited training and assessment programs in Risk are eligible for FICS Funding. For more information on FICS funding, please contact the IBF at: Tel: or Website at: 17

18 Fees Payable Upon Registration (*subjected to 7% GST) Analytics Credit Analytics Credit Risk - Corporate Banking Credit Risk Consumer Banking Operational Risk Liquidity and Balance Sheet Banking Liquidity and Balance Sheet Insurance Optional Bridging Module 1A $6,000 (Training) + $1,500 (Assessment) Payable = $1,800 + $1,500 $8,000 (Training) + $2,000 (Assessment) Payable = $2,400 + $2,000 $8,000 (Training) + $2,000 (Assessment) Payable = $2,400 + $2,000 $5,500 (Training) + $1,375 (Assessment) Payable = $1,650 + $1,375 $5,000 (Training) + $1,250 (Assessment) Payable = $1,500 + $1,250 $6,000 (Training) + $1,500 (Assessment) Payable = $1,800 + $1,500 $6,000 (Training) + $1,500 (Assessment) Payable = $1,800 + $1,500 $6,000 (Training) + $1,500 (Assessment) Payable = $1,800 + $1,500 $1,500 (Training) Payable = $150 The Financial Bridging Module is an optional bridging module and there is no assessment. Funding for Training = 70% of program fees. Funding for Assessment = 70% of assessment fees ; max capped at $500 per assessment (Applicable to LBSMB). Only available upon passing and receiving funds from MAS. RMI will reimburse up to 70% of assessment fees (except LBSMB) to the candidates upon their passing, depending on the funding structure available at the time of their passing. 18

19 Programs Venue Level 11 / Robinson Road Singapore Classes are held once a week in in the evenings, 7.00pm-10.00pm. Saturday classes will be held at RMI from 9.00am 12.00pm or 1.00pm 4.00pm. Refreshments will be provided. 19

20 Some FAQs Q: How can I register and pay for the programs? A: Please download the Registration Form and Info Pack from RMI s website, and send cheque payment to RMI prior to class commencement. Q: For Company Sponsored applicants-how can I enjoy the funding?/ How can I claim for the funding? A: Please contact the administrating bodies IBF and WDA for more information, application, processing and claims, etc. Individuals funding will be done by RMI. Q: What is the class schedule? A: Dates are tentative unless otherwise stated confirmed and subjected to min. class size requirements. Q: How strict is the training attendance requirement? A: For each module, 75% attendance is a must for COA award and FICS funding requirement. Q: Do I need to bring my own laptop/stationery/calculator to the class? A: Yes. Students are required to bring their own. But RMI will provide program folders and notes for each module. 20

21 For Further Information Contact NUS Risk Institute (RMI) (On FICS Programs) Website: Tel: (65) / / Fax: (65) Contact the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) (On FICS Funding, SOAs Submissions and FICP Professional Certification) Website: Tel: