The Institute of Financial Services (IFS) is the official brand of The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), a registered charity and one of the leading bodies for the provision of both education and life-long career support services to the financial services industry, and formal financial education to the public at large.  Joining the Institute gives access to relevant educational opportunities and a wide range of professional development and networking opportunities to help further develop your own career in financial services.

Finance & Leasing Association

The Finance & Leasing Association is the biggest UK representative organisation for the UK consumer credit and asset finance sectors, and the largest organisation of its type in Europe.  Its members comprise banks, subsidiaries of banks and building societies, the finance sections of leasing retailers and manufacturing companies, and a range of independent firms.  They provide a wide range of facilities, including finance leasing, operating leasing, hire purchase, conditional sale, personal contract purchase plans, personal lease plans, secured and unsecured personal loans, credit cards and store card facilities.

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) was formed in the belief that the establishment of measurable standards of proper professional practice in sourcing commercial funding was in the best interests of its customers, and vital to the integrity and future well-being of the industry.  The NACFB has established complaints and disciplinary procedures designed to eliminate unacceptable working practices amongst its members.  The Assocation also exists to safeguard both its Members and their clients against restrictive practices within the industry and maintains a confidential register of brokers and lenders suspected of fraud and malpractice.  It monitors legislation and makes representations to Ministers and Members of Parliament as apropriate.  It also furthers the principles of good practice by seeking to work with kindred associations and interest groups, and by providing education and training for its members and their employees.

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