Institutional Membership

Institutional membership is open to Bank Negara Malaysia; licensed banks; merchant banks; finance companies; banking and finance companies and investment banks; development banks; co-operative banks; representative offices of foreign banks; discount houses and money brokers. It is also opened to other institutions at the discretion of the Council.

 

Individual Membership

The individual membership categories are as follows:

Categories	Eligibility
Affiliate	Individuals who are not employed in approved financial institutions or their finance-related subsidiaries but are interested in developing their knowledge in banking and financial services
Associate	Individuals in management positions with at least 5 years working experience who are not employed in financial institutions or their finance-related subsidiaries
Ordinary	Individuals who are employed in approved financial institutions or their finance-related subsidiaries
Member	Individuals who are employed in approved financial institutions or their finance-related subsidiaries and have one of the following:  IBBM’s certification/qualification + 3 years work experience in financial services + supervisory/management position Recognised degree/professional qualification + 5 years work experience in financial services + supervisory/ management position
Associate Fellow (by invitation of the Council)	Individuals who are in senior management positions and continuously render significant services/contribution to IBBM and/or the financial services industry
Fellow (by invitation of the Council)	Members of the Board of Directors of banking and financial institutions by virtue of their positions and role in the banking and finance industry
Honorary Fellow (by invitation of the Council)	Any persons being non-members who have rendered such services to the Institute as would in the opinion of the Council entitle them to the distinction or because of their knowledge & experience in pursuits connected with the profession of banking and finance
Life (conferred by the Council)	Fellow members who have rendered such services to the Institute as would in the opinion of the Council entitle them to the distinction or because of their knowledge & experience in pursuits connected with the profession of banking and finance