Business: Banking & Finance: Professional Associations
Online research guide for Business majors--Banking & Finance concentration
Why Should You Join a Professional Association?
Benefits of membership in professional associations generally include:
- Educational resources, some of which are members-only access, to grow your own knowledge and to use in practice on the job
- Career resources including job postings, resume and cover letter assistance, and general tips
- Opportunities to network and grow your career through conferences, seminars, webcasts, and other events--some will be for members only; members almost always get discounted rates when fees are required
- Earning certifications which demonstrate your knowledge and experience (and are also good for your resume)
- Developing leaderships skills and assuming leadership roles--most associations have multiple opportunities to serve the association
List of Professional Associations
- American Bankers AssociationThe American Bankers Association represents members at institutions of all sizes and types, providing a broad array of information, training, and staff expertise. Other resources available address the various areas and types of banking and include resources for compliance and for women in the profession. The ABA also offers certificates and diplomas for specific areas of banking, and its Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB) administers the following Credentials: Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP), Certified Corporate Trust Specialist (CCTS), Certified Financial and Marketing Professional (CFMP), Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP), Certified Securities Operations Professional (CSOP), Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA).
- American Finance AssociationAmerican Finance Association is the premier academic organization devoted to the study and promotion of knowledge about financial economics. It publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Finance. As part of the resources on its website, the AFA provides free access to a number of historical finance textbooks.
- Association for Finance ProfessionalsAssociation for Finance Professionals serves treasury and finance professionals, representing finance executives globally. It also publishes, quarterly, the AFP Corporate Cash Indicators. Certifications: Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FP&A)
- CFA Institute"CFA Institute seeks to set professional standards for investment management practitioners and broadly engage other finance professionals through their interest and interactions with the investment management industry. Improving outcomes for investors advances our social mission and benefits members through greater demand for educated and ethical investment management professionals." Credentials: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM).
- CFP BoardAlthough the CFP Board is not a professional association, it is listed here as the non-profit organization that administers the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification. Professionals earning this certification must not only demonstrate content mastery but also agree to ethical standards including pledging to act in their clients' best interests.
- Institute of International Bankers (IIB)"The IIB's mission is to ensure that federal and state banking laws and regulations provide international banks operating in the United States with the same competitive opportunities as domestic banking organizations."
- Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)"As the leading advocate for the real estate finance industry, the MBA represents and serves its members through a comprehensive array of capabilities and tools that enable members to successfully deliver fair, sustainable and responsible real estate financing within ever-changing business environments."
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