Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Financial Training Scheme (FTS)
The FTS provides funding for financial sector-specific training programmes which are recognized under FTS. Only Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents (PR) are eligible for the FTS funding.
Currently only the Prosci Change Management Certification Programme (in-person delivery) is approved under the FTS.
How to register
Interested? Complete the form below
Funding Quantum
(1) Enhanced Funding Support for IBF FTS Credit
IBF and MAS will enhance course fee subsidies for locals attending accredited or recognised courses up to 90%. IBF will provide an additional 5% in support in the form of IBF Credit, bringing the course fee subsidy up to 95%. This existing scheme will also be expanded to include workers in eligible FinTech firms.
Enhanced Finding Support | |
Funding Quantum |
For training programmes commencing 1 Jan 2023
|
Eligible Individuals # |
|
* Direct training cost would be based on the gross programme fee charged by the external training provider apportioned basic salaries of internal staff involved in developing and/or delivering in-house programmes. Qualifying expenses include training costs incurred for both executive and non-executive staff, as well as staff on a short-term basis(less than one year, inclusive of contracts staff and interns). Apportioned basic salaries of full time in-house trainers involved in developing and/or delivering in-house programmes will also be eligible for support.
# Individuals who attend a programme in the capacity of an instructor or facilitator. e.g. presenter / speaker / panellist are not eligible for FTS funding.
Include licensed representatives such as luxury agents, financial advisors, and remisiers supported by FI principle and General Insurance (GI )agents registered with the General Insurance Association (GIA) Agent Registration Board.
^SkillsFuture Credit: (SFC) cannot be used to co-fund the programme fees of company-sponsored training programmes.
Funding Illustration (For illustration purposes only)
Course Fee (SGD) |
$5,000 |
9% GST |
$ 450 |
Funding Support (70%)- exclusive of GST (capped at $500) |
$ 500 |
Total fee payable by company (SGD) |
$ 5,450 - $ 500 = $ 4,950 |
Stay up to date with the latest blogs, webinars and training opportunities.
You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time. See our privacy policy for more information.