The Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore

We were honoured to have Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong, who is also the Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, join us at the Financial Industry Fiesta 2026, together with over 800 students from universities and polytechnics. DPM Gan shared how the Government, industry and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) are working together to strengthen pathways from education to work, support graduates as they transition into employment, and build AI-ready talent across the workforce.

DPM Gan announced the launch of Young Talent Programme for AI in Finance (YTP-AIF), a programme designed to equip students with in-demand applied AI and financial sector skills, and integrates meaningful industry exposure into their formal studies.

The YTP-AIF is developed by IBF in collaboration with participating Financial Institutions (FIs) including , Barclays, , , Dymon Asia Capital, , , , , , , , .singapore , Marsh , , , , , Chartered Singapore, and ; key technology partners including (AWS) and ; as well as participating Autonomous Universities (AUs) and ; supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), , and

We also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with , , , , , , and to explore possible degree programmes for financial services, which will provide additional pathways for polytechnic graduates who wish to pursue a career in the financial sector.

Together, these initiatives reflect our continued commitment to strengthening talent development pathways and preparing the workforce for the future of finance.

Find out more about the YTP-AIF → https://lnkd.in/gUxNYR2T

POV: Financial Industry Fiesta 2026 just ate harder than expected 🚀✨

📅 19 May |⏰ 9AM – 1PM
📍 SMU Hall
✨ Link in Bio

Thinking about a career in finance? Wondering what AI means for your future?

Join us for a fireside chat with Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on the exciting opportunities and pathways available for young talent looking to build a career in finance.

DPM Gan will share insights on pursuing a career in financial services, navigating a fast-evolving landscape, and staying resilient in an AI-powered financial sector.

💥 Open to university and polytechnic students
🎟️ Register now → bit.ly/finfiesta26

Inviting all 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 to join us at 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 2026!

Hear from our Guest-of-Honour DPM Gan Kim Yong as he engages with students in a fireside chat. Explore opportunities with leading financial institutions, and be among the first to learn about an embedded learning experience with leading financial institutions.

📅 19 May 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📍 SMU Hall, Level B1
55 Armenian Street, Singapore 179943
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/finfiesta26

What to expect:
✨ Insights from Guest-of-Honour DPM Gan Kim Yong
✨ Internship and traineeship opportunities
✨ Networking with hiring managers and HR professionals
✨ Career guidance from industry mentors and career advisors

Don’t miss out, secure your spot today.

Building Confidence in Skills and Industry Relevance

IBF was delighted to join and at the launch of the CFA Program Level I Accreditation by IBF.

The program’s alignment with the Skills Framework for Financial Services gives both participants and employers confidence in its quality and relevance to the sector’s needs.

Beyond skills alignment, the accreditation enables:

✔️ Participants of the program to be eligible for IBF Certification (IBF Qualified), an industry-recognised mark of skills mastery
✔️ Access to funding support for eligible individuals or employers
✔️ Clearer career pathways and enhanced employability for financial sector professionals

IBF’s mission is to uplift skills, support skills recognition and strengthen career mobility for the financial sector workforce, and we are pleased to partner with CFA Institute and CFA Society Singapore in our efforts through the accreditation of this program which helps to build up key competencies within the workforce.

Congratulations once again on this milestone.

🌟 The Future Skills Forum 2025 concluded with a strong reminder: shaping the future of skills and jobs in the age of AI is a shared responsibility.

Across the sessions, industry leaders, innovators, educators, and workforce representatives explored how AI and GenAI are reshaping financial services — and how organisations can harness these technologies to drive growth, resilience, and inclusion. 🤖

At IBF, our mission goes beyond building AI capabilities. We are focused on nurturing the confidence and curiosity needed for continuous learning. Guided by the 3 Ups — Uplift, Upskill, and Upbuild, we remain committed to strengthening every segment of Singapore’s financial workforce for the new AI age.

Key takeaways from the Forum:
- Shaping the future of skills and jobs is a shared responsibility
- AI may accelerate change, but organisations and workers can — and must — seize the opportunities it brings
- Digital transformation is ultimately not about technology; it is about people

A big thank you to , all supporting organisations and speakers for your invaluable contributions. The insights shared will continue to guide our efforts to enhance skills development and workforce readiness across the sector.

Building an AI-ready workforce, together.

At the Future Skills Forum 2025, co-organised by CFTE and IBF, leaders from financial institutions, education institutions, industry associations, and government agencies came together for closed-door roundtable discussions, where they shared their perspectives on topics such as:

🧠 Building AI-Ready Organisations - how “readiness” manifests across leadership, culture, systems, and purpose

💼 Preparing the Workforce at Scale - rethinking goals, governance, and metrics for large-scale workforce transformation

🚀 Preparing Young Talents for the AI Era – how can we ensure that our young talents can benefit from the AI revolution

A big thank you to all moderators and discussants for your time and invaluable insights!

Stay tuned for the FSF Roundtable Report, where we’ll share distilled takeaways from the discussions. Follow us to be the first to catch the insights.

🔗 More about the Future Skills Forum 2025 at fsf.cfte.education

👉 Learn more about IBF at ibf.org.sg