IIM Bangalore & FPSB India launch Executive Program in Financial Planning

FPSB India, the professional standards-setting body for financial planning in India, and the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) inked an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), this morning, to enhance the landscape of financial education and professional development in the country.

FPSB India and IIM Bangalore will jointly offer an Executive Education Programme in Financial Planning tailored for working professionals and students to cater to the growing demand for advanced financial planning education. This programme will leverage the expertise of both FPSB India and IIM Bangalore to deliver comprehensive learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Furthermore, FPSB India will offer five scholarships on merit to empower deserving candidates with the skills, knowledge and certifications necessary for a successful career as a Certified Financial Planner professional. Additionally, both institutions will collaborate on organizing joint events, including workshops, seminars, and conferences, to foster knowledge exchange and networking opportunities for professionals and students alike.

Krishan Mishra, CEO, FPSB India said, "This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our efforts to elevate the financial planning profession in India. 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."

Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director of IIM Bangalore, said, "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."

FPSB India and IIM Bangalore are committed to working collaboratively on various initiatives to promote financial literacy, advance research, and address the evolving needs of the personal finance sector. Through this partnership, both organizations seek to make quality education and training in financial planning accessible to students, thereby nurturing a talent pool equipped to drive innovation and excellence in the professional financial planning services in the country and beyond.

About FPSB India

FPSB India is the leading financial planning body in India and is dedicated to establishing, upholding, and promoting professional standards in financial planning throughout India.

FPSB India offers the globally recognized CFP certification, which represents excellence in financial planning through rigorous competency and ethical standards. It is home to over 2,731 CFP professionals in India and part of a global network of organizations representing more than 223,700 CFP professionals worldwide.

FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB Ltd.), the global standards-setting body for the financial planning profession and owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification program.

FPSB Ltd. owns the CFP, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and the outside the United States. FPSB Ltd. licenses these marks to FPSB Institute India Pvt. Ltd to administer CFP certification in India. For more information, visit https://india.fpsb.org/

About IIMB

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. IIMB has 106 full-time faculty members, about 1,200 students across various degree-granting programmes and nearly 5,000 annual Executive Education participants. IIMB is accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

IIMB's vision is to be a global, renowned academic institution fostering excellence in management, innovation and entrepreneurship for business, government and society.
Along with 11 disciplinary areas, IIMB has 10 Centres of Excellence that offer courses and conduct research on interesting questions facing various sectors of industry.