Ultimately, the value of the accreditation process lies in its ability to ensure that the educational foundations for professionals employed in the industry are preparing them adequately for their roles. The involvement of industry practitioners on the various accreditation committees and panels of the FAA provides that essential link to close the gaps between what the industry needs, and the training programmes being offered If the talent requirements of the financial sector are to be effectively addressed and managed, the industry cannot be a spectator. Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia
CONTENTS WHO WE ARE PURPOSE WHAT WE OFFER PRODUCTS SERVICES FAA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM ACCREDITATION? WHO DO WE ACCREDIT? FAA FACTS 01 01 02 03 04 05 06 06 07
WHO WE ARE The (FAA) is responsible for raising the standards and quality of professional learning and development in the financial services industry. As an advocate for the highest quality in internationally benchmarked standards for learning programmes, FAA aims to create highly skilled and internationally mobile professionals for the global financial services industry. FAA is an independent quality assurance and accreditation body supported by Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia) and Securities Commission Malaysia. The process of quality assurance practised by FAA is underpinned by the FAA Technical Committee which comprises a world-class panel of experts and practitioners from the financial services industry and leading academics. PURPOSE To empower organisations and individuals in the financial services industry with consistency and quality in learning and development through the use of proprietary tools and learning standards. 01
WHAT WE OFFER International Learning Standards In-Depth Analysis International Team of Experts Through our accreditation initiatives across the globe, we ensure high-quality learning and development for finance professionals. Our work helps to raise the quality and standards of talent that directly contribute to a sustainable financial services industry. Organisations empowered with knowledge based on our internationally benchmarked learning standards, supported by our accreditation assessment, will be able to make use of their talent across borders and jurisdictions, making it more practical for organisations to function in a dynamic and global market. Our accreditation process is simple for organisations, whilst the analysis conducted by our accreditation panel is rigorous but fair. The in-depth analysis of each learning programme ensures that they are current, practical and consistent. Our accreditation panel, made up of an international team of technical experts, industry professionals and leading academics, enables us to maintain and recommend the highest quality in standards. To maintain a global outlook and learning programmes that translate across borders, we have made sure that our accreditation panel comprises members from major financial centres of the world. 02
PRODUCTS ISLAMIC BANKING FAA Learning Standards a reference suite for learning ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKET FAA LEARNING STANDARDS TAKAFUL and development in the financial services industry. FAA has developed an instrument in the form of learning standards that provide a comprehensive guide on the minimum level of acceptable practices in the design, development and delivery of learning programmes. It is an essential instrument in the development and INSURANCE BANKING enhancement of the competencies and capabilities of financial services industry employees for career CAPITAL MARKET and self-development, which contribute to enhanced individual and organizational performance. 03
SERVICES QUALITY ACCREDITATION Accreditation of financial learning programmes PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT A suite of professional development instruments RECOGNITION Recognition of learning and experience 04
FAA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FAA Technical Committee comprises the greatest minds in the financial services industry and academia, tasked with overseeing FAA s learning standards and accreditation. UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES EGYPT KUWAIT INDIA HONG KONG SAUDI UNITED ARAB ARABIA EMIRATES MALAYSIA SINGAPORE Associate Professor Mak Yuen Teen National University of Singapore, Singapore Baljeet Kaur Grewal KFH Research Ltd, Kuwait Carrie Leung Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, Hong Kong Dato Dr Mohd Azmi Omar Islamic Research and Training Institute, IDB, Saudi Arabia Datuk Dr Mohd Daud Bakar International Institute of Islamic Finance, Malaysia Datuk Jamaluddin Nasir Former Banker, Malaysia Dawood Taylor Prudential Corporation Asia, Hong Kong Dr Cheah You Sum Sunway University, Malaysia Dr R. Bhaskaran Former CEO of Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, India Dr Shehab Marzban Shekra Crowdfunding, Egypt Emeritus Professor Rodney Wilson Durham University, United Kingdom Gerald Ambrose Aberdeen Islamic Asset Management, Malaysia Lee Kha Loon CFA Society Malaysia, Malaysia Md Adnan Md Zain Malaysian Financial Planning Council, Malaysia Mohamad Salihuddin bin Ahmad Business Advisor, Malaysia Navin Pasricha Columbus Circle Governance, Malaysia Professor Nabil N. El-Hage Former professor of Harvard University, United States Professor W. Jean Kwon St. John s University, United States Sohail Jaffer FWU Dubai Services, United Arab Emirates William Brian Howarth International Compliance Association, United Kingdom 05
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM ACCREDITATION? The entire financial services industry will benefit from increased quality in learning and development. Whilst the long term benefits are industry-wide, financial institutions will realise benefits when employees experience the accredited learning programmes. A learning and development experience that s internationally benchmarked ensures that financial institutions are better equipped to allocate their human capital to the areas they will be most effective. Learning programmes can be improved by ensuring they are consistent with industry needs and practices. By delivering learning programmes that are consistent in terms of terminology, content and quality: Financial institutions can ensure they are ready to take on dynamic industry needs, HR departments can better assess knowledge gaps and plan learning and development more effectively, Quality of learning initiatives will increase. WHO DO WE ACCREDIT? Learning programmes and qualifications offered by: BANKS INSURANCE COMPANIES PROFESSIONAL BODIES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TRAINING PROVIDERS 06
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