The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) on March 28 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FPSB India, a financial planning standards board, to launch an executive education programme in financial planning.
This new course by IIM Bangalore and FPSB India is being launched to enhance the landscape of financial education and professional development in the country. The programme will offer tailored for working professionals and students to cater to the growing demand for advanced financial planning education. This programme will provide the expertise of both institutions to deliver comprehensive learning to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
Both institutions will collaborate on joint events, including workshops, seminars, and conferences, to foster knowledge exchange and networking opportunities for professionals and students. Various initiatives are taken to promote financial literacy, advance research, and address the evolving needs of the personal finance sector.
FPSB India will also offer five scholarship programmes on the bases of merit to empower deserving candidates with the skill set, knowledge and certification is necessary for a successful career as a certified financial planner professional.
“We are happy to partner with FPSB India in our shared mission to bridge the gap between academia and industry in the field of personal finance. Together, we will leverage our combined expertise to empower future finance professionals with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment,” said Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director of IIM Bangalore.
“By joining forces with IIM Bangalore, we aim to provide students with unparalleled opportunities to excel in the professional financial planning sector and contribute to the growth and development of the industry,” Krishan Mishra, CEO, FPSB India said.
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