Manama: The Specific Council for Vocational Training (Banking Sector) stressed on the importance of innovation and thought leadership in helping the financial sector in meeting its training and development needs and in enhancing the quality of human capital in Bahrain.
This came as the Specific Council for Vocational Training (Banking Sector) held its fourth meeting for the year under the patronage of Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), who is also Chairman of the Council.
BIBF Director, Solveig Nicklos presented an update on the strategic progress of the Institute and the recent recognition of BIBF’s undergraduate and postgraduate degrees under the umbrella of the Higher Education Council (HEC).
These degrees are provided in association with the University of London International Programmes (with academic direction from the London School of Economics and Political Science), Bangor University and DePaul University (USA).
During the meeting, she also expressed great pride in the successful launch of the region’s first Dealing Room training facility, which is fully-equipped with market tools such as Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters.
Council Members also reviewed and approved BIBF’s plans for renovation, upgrade in technology, their selection of the external auditor for the financial year ending December 31st, 2014, and have commended BIBF management and staff members for their continued exceptional contribution to the growth of the business sector in the nation.