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Collaboration Between FPSB India and IIM Bangalore (Image Credits: Pexels)
FPSB, India, the global leader in the financial planning industry, and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration to upscale financial education and career development in India.
This alliance is introducing an Executive Education Programme in Financial Planning designed specially according to the needs of working professionals and students. This innovative program meets the increasing demand for advanced financial planning knowledge and skills in the global markets. Leveraging the combined expertise of FPSB India and IIM Bangalore, the program promises to deliver comprehensive learning experiences that align with industry demands.
IIM Bangalore and FPSB India's Executive Program in Financial Planning
As part of this collaboration, FPSB India will offer five individual scholarships based on merit, providing deserving candidates with the essential skills, knowledge, and certifications aspired to become Certified Financial Planner professionals.
Moreover, the collaboration intends to conduct other activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences, creating valuable networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities for working professionals and students on financial planning.
Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director of IIM Bangalore, echoed Mishra's sentiments, emphasizing the partnership's goal of bridging the academia-industry gap in the Finance and Planning sector. Together, the organisations aim to equip future professionals with the requisite skills and knowledge to succeed in today's dynamic business landscape.
Moreover, Krishan Mishra, CEO of FPSB India, added the significance of this collaboration, focusing on its role in elevating financial planning as a career potential in India. He highlighted the partnership's objective of empowering students to thrive in the professional financial planning sector and contribute significantly to industry growth.
Through this collaboration, FPSB India and IIM Bangalore are committed to promoting financial literacy, advancing research, and addressing the evolving needs of the personal finance sector.
