The principal objectives of the Institute as laid down in the Constitution are as follows:

• To promote, encourage and provide opportunities for members to acquire knowledge of the theory and practice of banking and to facilitate the consideration and discussion of matters of interest to bankers and persons associated with banks and financial institutions;

•  To act as a regulatory and disciplinary body for the banking profession and to promote professional integrity and ethics and to set standards for the banking profession;

•  To set, mark and conduct or approve examinations in banking subjects and accordingly to issue diplomas and certificates either alone or jointly with other educational or professional bodies;

•  To liaise with other educational bodies, colleges and institutions of higher learning and co-operate in the developing of teaching syllabus of the diploma in banking but with the Company remaining the examining body responsible for setting papers, moderating and appointing of examiners;

•  To provide facilities for reading, discussion and publication of approved papers by members of the Company and others, and to arrange for the delivery of lectures and the provision of instructions on banking and other subjects of interest or practical use to bankers;
•  To establish, maintain and operate libraries containing, principally, works on banking, commerce, finance, economics, law and all other allied subjects.

2. Certified Professional Banking (CPB)

The Certified Professional Banking (CPB) programme will have the current eight subjects divided into two levels;  CPB Level I and II. There is no change of the subject names because they all reflect practical aspects of the subjects in the provision of Banking and other financial services.

Certified Professional Banking level I

• Law Relating to Banking Services
• International Trade Finance
• Management Practice
• Strategic Marketing Management

Certified Professional Banking level II

• The Monetary and Financial System
• Financial Services
• Lending
• Financial Analysis

The examinations will contain both descriptive and objective questions to make sure that the whole syllabus is covered in any particular paper set.

Entry Requirements for the Certified Professional Banking (CPB) Programme

Entry requirements for the CPB programme are as follows:
a) Either TIOB/CIB Banking Certificate or Banking Certificate from any other recognized Institute of
Bankers.

OR

b) Holders of 1 st Degree or Advanced Diploma in Banking, Accounting and Finance, or Economics. Other Degree/Advanced Diploma holders are advised to pass BC II first before they proceed to CPB.

OR

c) CPA (T) – NBAA

OR

d) CPSP – PSPTB

Award

On successful completion of the Certified Professional Banking Programme; that is, after passing CPBI and CPBII subject’s examinations, a candidate will be awarded a Certified Professional Banker qualification.