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Become MCC qualified in Compliance.


IOB's MCC Professional Certificate in Compliance (Level 7) programme is now subsidised by Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 and is now open for applications.


Also, don't miss out on our Professional Certificate in Consumer Protection Risk, Culture, and Ethical Behaviour in Financial Services.


Places are LIMITED. To learn more and register your interest today, please follow the links below,


Professional Certificate Compliance (MCC) - Level 7
https://iob.ie/programme/compliance-cert-hci-pillar-3-funding

Professional Certificate Consumer Protection Risk, Culture and Ethical Behaviour in Financial Services - Level 7 https://iob.ie/programme/consumer-protection-risk-ethics-hci-3

Global Money Week (GMW) is an initiative of the OECD - OCDE, and IOB is delighted to be working with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Ireland’s GMW co-ordinator.

Global Money Week is in its 12th year and the theme for 2024 is “Protect your money, secure your future”. This year’s focus will be on safe money management and being aware of the risks facing individuals when dealing with their money, whilst also highlighting the importance of adopting a responsible and informed approach to personal finance.

IOB will host a series of online events on this theme dealing with pension planning, know your rights and awareness of current frauds and scams.

These events will be delivered over the week beginning 18th March.

Tuesday 19th March - Pensions - The long-term savings plan

Wednesday 20th March - Consumer Protection and Rights

Thursday 21st March - Protecting our Teenagers – Understanding Risks in Financial Services

Friday 22nd March - Scams and Frauds: War Stories and Case Law

Find out more and register for these events by clicking here: https://iob.ie/events

Global Money Week is an annual global awareness -raising campaign to assist in the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours necessary to make sound financial decisions to ultimately achieve financial well-being and resilience.

Have ever considered a career as a Financial Adviser?

IOB would be delighted to invite you to our information session for the Professional Diploma in Financial Advice.

Join Caitriona McCarthy Head of CPD Accreditation and Financial Advice at IOB for this interactive session and learn everything you need to know about the Professional Diploma in Financial Advice, the QFA and the EFA designations.

This UCD accredited programme is recognised by the Central Bank of Ireland as fulfilling the education requirements of the Minimum Competency Code for anyone who wishes to begin a career in arranging or providing advice to consumers on specified retail financial products such as Housing Loans, Savings and Investments, Life Assurance, Pensions and Consumer Credit.

On successful completion of the Professional Diploma in Financial Advice with IOB you will be invited to take up both the QFA (Qualified Financial Adviser) and EFA (European Financial Adviser) designations. The QFA designation is the benchmark designation for advisers who work in this sector.

In addition, IOB is very proud to be the only body in Ireland to offer the EFA designation as a result of our agreement with the European Financial Planning Association alongside the QFA designation.

Find out more and register online today: https://lnkd.in/g6U-3-c7

IOB supports Credit Union members to become MCC compliant

Join IOB, Jim O'Brien, MCC Expert and Caitriona McCarthy, Head of CPD Accreditation and Financial Advice, to learn more as they explain how IOB can help you become compliant to advise members on a range of products.

Under The Central Bank of Ireland's regulations, the minimum competency requirements have been extended for Credit Unions and will come into effect in October 2024. As part of IOB’s ongoing support for Credit Union members, we want to advise you of the ways you can gain a professional designation required under the Central Bank of Ireland Minimum Competency Code (MCC).

On successful completion of the UCD accredited Professional Diploma in Financial Advice with IOB you will be invited to take up both the QFA (Qualified Financial Adviser) and EFA (European Financial Adviser™) designations. The QFA designation is the benchmark designation for advisers who work in the financial services sector, including the Credit Union movement and satisfies the Central Bank of Ireland’s Minimum Competency Code.

IOB is very proud to be the only body in Ireland to offer the EFA designation alongside the QFA designation as a result of our agreement with the European Financial Planning Association.

Find out more and register online today: https://iob.ie/events/iob-supports-credit-union-members-to-become-mcc-compliant

Applications closing this Friday, 26th January for our level 8 and 9 programmes.

As a leader in providing accredited professional qualifications across Financial Services, Banking, and Funds, IOB understands the demands of your busy professional life. Our programmes are designed to cater to your schedule, offering part-time, online, and blended learning options.

Find out more on our full suite of programmes and apply today: https://iob.ie/

IOB is delighted to announce the first of our in-person regional funds and asset management events, in association with the Cork Financial Services Forum.

Join Michael McGrath Minister for Finance and TD for Cork South Central and Seana Cunningham Director of Enforcement and Anti-Money Laundering, Central Bank of Ireland at the Cork Opera house on Friday 2 February, as they review the success of the Funds industry over the last 30+ years and look at factors currently impacting, or likely to impact the sector in the future.

Find out more and register online: https://iob.ie/events/funds-and-asset-management-cork-forum