About ABS
The ASIAN BANKING SCHOOL (ABS) is dedicated to developing talent and is the largest specialised provider of quality banking training programmes in the ASEAN region.
As the industry’s preferred partner in learning and development, ABS offers customised and open enrolment training programmes that cover a comprehensive list of banking areas developed by its Specialist Training Consultancy Team or in collaboration with strategic learning partners that includes some of the top business schools in the world. This includes its Executive Education programmes with Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) in London, the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, INSEAD, the University of Edinburgh Business School, Bologna Business School, Bangor Business School and ESSEC Business School.
ABS also works closely with the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers in raising competency standards for the industry through the delivery of training workshops related to professional qualifications developed and awarded by the professional body; and is the exclusive training partner in ASEAN for the Chartered Banker Institute in the UK. It plays a significant role in enriching the talent pipeline for the financial services sector through the industry recognised Financial Sector Talent Enrichment Programme (FSTEP) and Graduate Training programmes; and is also responsible for designing, developing and delivering the industry-wide Ethics and AML/CFT programmes.
ABS began operations in 2015 and has continued to set the standard for developing talent in the banking industry through its innovative, unique, and relevant training programmes that have transformed the banking education landscape. In 2023, ABS established its Singapore office as part of its expansion plans to provide personalised training consultancy services within the region.
For more information on ABS, please visit www.asianbankingschool.com
About FSTEP
Talent development is key in promoting a well-functioning and stable financial sector. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), for many years, has embarked on wide-ranging strategies to strengthen talent development in the financial services sector with several institutional entities formed for this purpose. One such entity is the FINANCIAL SECTOR TALENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME (FSTEP).
Started in 2007, FSTEP is the brainchild of former BNM Governor Tan Sri Dato Sri’ Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz and is managed by the Asian Banking School (ABS) in collaboration with BNM. FSTEP is an intensive graduate training programme designed to equip talent with the right skills and knowledge for their transition into the financial services industry.
FSTEP, funded by Staff Training Fund (STF) is an industry-driven initiative with the participation of banks and insurance companies in Malaysia. The training programme helps fresh graduates jump-start their career in the financial services industry through a 3-month period of comprehensive and interactive classroom training followed by a 9-month period of on-the-job training with their respective participating financial institutions. FSTEP trainees will receive a minimum monthly allowance of RM2,600 throughout the 3+9-month programme.
Do you want to know more about us?
The Financial Sector Talent Enrichment Programme (FSTEP) is an intensive graduate training programme designed to equip talent with the right skills and knowledge for their transition into the financial services industry.
Asian Banking School,
Level 3, Bangunan AICB
10, Jalan Dato Onn,
50480 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
+603-2701 7822
fstep@asianbankingschool.com
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