International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) held a training course for a select group of employees on investment strategies and tactics in keeping with its ongoing commitment to provide training and development opportunities for its staff. The course was conducted by the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM),
The AAFM is an association of certified financial professionals, professors and financial managers and analysts. The course was facilitated by the international financial specialist, Professor Brett King,
AAFM courses lead to a diploma in international wealth management. All participants attended an exam on the final day of the course. Those who successfully passed received a certificate as Registered Financial Specialists and are considered to be a Fellow of the AAFM.
IBQ Managing Director, George Nasra, said, "Our employees are our most important asset. A well developed and highly motivated work force is essential to help face the challenges imposed by a highly competitive market and to make our customer banking experience more personal, simple and rewarding. At IBQ, we constantly strive to provide our employees with training opportunities so they are kept abreast of best international practices in banking..
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The International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) is a well established and rapidly growing commercial institution, offering a full range of retail, private and corporate banking solutions. IBQ has a strong commitment to build long-lasting relationships with its customers and provide them with excellent customer service with a focus on making banking simple, convenient and tailored to their needs. IBQ is one of the oldest existing banks in Qatar and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006. It has a growing network of 8 branches and 29 ATMs in strategic locations throughout Qatar.
IBQ was recently awarded the Best Customer Service Award for 2008 from the Banker Middle Magazine.
IBQ is 30% owned and managed by the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the largest bank in Kuwait and the highest rated in the Middle East. IBQ is a growing bank that benefits from an international network as a result of its affiliation with NBK which gives its customers access to greater resources and a wide range of international services.
About AAFM
The American Academy of Financial Management ™ Board of Standards is a worldwide financial professional organization with members in 150+ countries. The AAFM Board of Standards approves official AAFM Training and certification training courses worldwide. The AAFM Board offers our exclusive distinctions, certifications, and designations to candidates who meet the high standards and requirements. The AAFM Board has direct legal agreements with the top 560 double accredited business schools in the world. AAFM Global Executive Education is an official AAFM Approved Training Company that operates internationally. Graduates of AAFM Board recognized and approved executive courses are immediately eligible to register and apply for the respective AAFM Board of Standards issued distinction and certification.
For information on the AAFM, visit www.aafm.org.
Released by the International Bank of Qatar- for further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Samar Atassi
Head of Marketing Communication
International Bank of Qatar
Tel: +974 447 3700
Email: atassis@ibq.com.qa
© Press Release 2008
