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Trainings
Apply Now, Deadline - March 17, 2025
IFRS, AUDIT & ESG: BEST PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, Training Course
Overview
This training provides finance professionals with a comprehensive understanding of IFRS principles and auditing practices, tailored for banks, financial institutions, energy companies, airports and other relevant sectors. The programme covers key IFRS standards (IFRS 9, 15, 16, 17, S1 & S2), auditing techniques, and regulatory compliance, ensuring participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through case studies and interactive workshops. Special focus is given to financial risk management, ESG reporting, and external assurance.
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Apply Now, Deadline - March 17, 2025
STRATEGY AND CORPORATE MANAGEMENT: LEADING INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND VALUE CREATION, Training Course
Overview
This training programme focuses on strategic corporate development, value creation, execution, innovation, sustainability, leadership, and management. Designed for professionals across various sectors including banking, energy, airports, and services, it blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications. The course covers key strategic frameworks such as the Delta Model, Blue Ocean Strategy, Balanced Scorecard, and Agile Business Models. Participants will explore case studies, engage in practical sessions, and take part in the Glo-bus simulation game to make strategic decisions in a dynamic environment. A special emphasis is placed on corporate governance, leadership, decision-making, and implementing sustainability practices. The programme concludes with a final Glo-bus simulation round, where participants can apply their learning in real-time scenarios.
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Deadline - February 10, 2025
STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF FDI FOR THE INTRA-REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF UZBEKISTAN, Training Course
Overview
This training is designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to attract and retain foreign direct investment (FDI) and to develop comprehensive "Technical and Economic Feasibility" studies aligned with Uzbekistan’s regional development indicators. Participants will gain practical insights into market drivers, feasibility assessment methodologies, and investor expectations, enabling them to craft actionable investment proposals and feasibility reports tailored to regional opportunities in Uzbekistan.
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Deadline - February 10, 2025
CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT IN BANKING: BUILDING RESILIENCE FOR TOMORROW, Training Course
Overview
This comprehensive programme equips banking and finance professionals with the knowledge and tools to manage climate-related financial risks effectively. The course references key international guidelines from (1) The Bank of England’s “Guide to Enhancing Approaches of Banks and Insurers to Managing Financial Risks Arising from Climate Change” (April 2019, updated November 2024); (2) The European Central Bank’s “Guide on Climate and Environmental Risks” (November 2020); and (3) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s “Principles for Effective Management and Supervision of Climate-Related Financial Risks” (June 2022).
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February 18 - 28, 2025
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN BANKING: NAVIGATING PSD2 AND AI FOR EMERGING MARKETS, Training Course
Overview
MBF Academy provided a special programme on “Digital Transformation in Banking: Navigating
PSD2 and AI for Emerging Markets” over the period February 18-28, 2025. Specifically, the
programme included the following:
• Related lectures, seminars and discussions;
• Educational tour in London;
• Hotel accommodation for the programme’s period;
• Transportation from the airport (London) to the hotel (Bournemouth) and the travel from the hotel (Bournemouth) to the airport (London).
The participants were from Aloqabank, Mikrokreditbank, OrientFinansBank and Turonbank who
actively participated in the course sessions receiving certificates of completion at the Embassy of
Uzbekistan in London. At weekends and after sessions, they explored historic sites across England.
February 18 - 28, 2025
MASTERING COMPLIANCE, ANTI-CORRUPTION, AND SANCTIONS MANAGEMENT: WESTERN PERSPECTIVES, Training Course
Overview
MBF Academy provided a special programme on “Mastering Compliance, Anti-Corruption, and Sanctions Management: Western Perspectives” over the period February 18-28, 2025. Specifically, the programme included the following:
• Related lectures, seminars and discussions;
• Educational tour in London;
• Hotel accommodation for the programme’s period;
• Transportation from the airport (London) to the hotel (Bournemouth) and the travel from the hotel (Bournemouth) to the airport (London).
The participants were from Octobank, Uzbekistan Airports and Uzbekneftegas who actively
participated in the course sessions receiving certificates of completion at the Embassy of
Uzbekistan in London. At weekends and after sessions, they explored historic sites across England.
BRITISH TREASURY MASTERCLASS: ADVANCED STRATEGIES IN ALM, IPO, EUROBONDS, AND FINTECH. Training Course
Overview
The "British Treasury Masterclass: Advanced Strategies in ALM, IPO, Eurobonds, and Fintech" programme offers an in-depth exploration of treasury management with a focus on the expertise and insights of British banks. Designed specifically for treasury department and stock markets professionals, this training equips participants from developing countries with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of modern financial markets effectively. Drawing from the extensive experience of British banks, renowned for their sophistication and innovation, participants will gain invaluable insights into best practices for asset-liability management, executing successful IPOs, issuing Eurobonds, and leveraging fintech innovations. By learning from the experiences of British banks, participants can adapt and implement proven strategies tailored to their local contexts, thereby enhancing their capabilities in capital raising, risk management, and technological integration. This programme serves as a bridge for developing countries to leverage international expertise and elevate their performance in treasury management, ultimately fostering economic growth and development. Through this masterclass, relevant professionals will be empowered to drive their institutions toward greater efficiency and global competitiveness.
June 25 - July 5, 2024
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June 25 - July 5, 2024
MAKING MARKETING A STRATEGIC FUNCTION IN BANKING, Training Course
Overview
In the contemporary banking sectors, effective marketing of banking products and compliant advertising practices are paramount to thrive amidst competition and regulatory requirements. This training programme is essential as it equips bankers with the skills to understand customer needs, optimise product portfolios, and drive revenue growth through targeted marketing strategies. By navigating advertising regulations and monitoring campaign effectiveness, bankers can enhance brand visibility, build customer trust, and contribute to the overall success and profitability of their institutions. This training not only fosters professional development but also ensures that bankers are equipped to leverage marketing as a strategic tool in enhancing the market position and reputation of banks in the evolving financial landscape. The MBF Academy provides a first-class training course empowering professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in marketing their products and services. This course will run for eleven days comprising the theoretical-empirical sessions alongside visiting Oxford city and the London Sightseeing Tour to complement the programme.
May 21 - 31, 2024
THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF SWIFT IN INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS FINANCIAL ECOSYSTEM: STRATEGIC INSIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PRACTICE, Training Course
INTERNATIONAL TRADE HORIZONS: ELEVATING BANKS IN EXPORT-IMPORT EXCELLENCE, Training Course
Overview
Over the period May 21-31 (2024), the MBF Academy organised up-to-date training courses on “The Crucial Role of SWIFT in International Transactions Financial Ecosystem: Strategic Insights, Responsibilities, and Practice” and “International Trade Horizons: Elevating Banks in Export-Import Excellence” empowering banking professionals with the skills, knowledge and experience required to meet the challenges of their roles professionally and efficiently. Professionals of financial institutions, namely, JSC “Aloqabank” and JSCB “Business development bank” from Uzbekistan, attended the trainings in Bournemouth, UK. The programmes included cross-border payments and export-import operations related lectures, seminars and discussions as well as the tours in London and Oxford. The training courses’ Gala Dinner at the Saroy Turkish Restaurant, Bournemouth, was a pleasant completion of the training courses, where the participants continued to discuss various interesting issues raised during the training courses, made contacts and thanked the organisers for the well-planned events.
April 9 - 19, 2024
HEALTH INSURANCE. EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN SELLING INSURANCE PRODUCTS, Training Course
Overview
Over the period April 9-19 (2024), the MBF Academy organised an up-to-date training course on "Health insurance. Effective technologies in selling insurance products" empowering insurance professionals with the skills, knowledge and experience required to meet the challenges of their roles professionally and efficiently. Overall, professionals of JSC “Infinity Insurance” and JSC “SQB Insurance” of Uzbekistan attended the training in Bournemouth, UK. The programme included insurance-related lectures, seminars and discussions as well as tours in London, Southampton and Salisbury (Stonehenge). A training course Gala Dinner at the Saroy Turkish Restaurant, Bournemouth, was a pleasant completion of the training course, where the participants continued to discuss various interesting issues raised during the training course, made contacts and thanked the organisers for the well-planned event.
March 26 - April 5, 2024
CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN CORPORATE MANAGEMENT, Training Course
Overview
Over the period March 26 - April 5, 2024, the MBF Academy organised an up-to-date
training course on "Contemporary Challenges in Corporate Management and HRM" empowering
corporate and HRM professionals with the skills, knowledge and experience required to meet the
challenges of their roles professionally and efficiently. Overall, 14 professionals from various
organisations of Uzbekistan, namely, Agrobank, Aloqabank, OrientFinansBank, Trastbank, Inha
University in Tashkent and Leader Finance Capital attended the training in Bournemouth, UK. The
programme included corporate management and HRM-related lectures, seminars and discussions,
tours in London, Cardiff, Oxford and Salisbury (Stonehenge). A training course Gala Dinner at
the Saroy Turkish Restaurant, Bournemouth, was a pleasant completion of the training course,
where the participants continued to discuss various interesting issues raised during the training
course made contacts and thanked the organisers for the well-planned event.
February 27 - March 8, 2024
STRATEGIC AUDITING AND IFRS 9 IMPLEMENTATION:
IMPACT ON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Training Course
Overview
Over the period February 27-March 08 (2024), the MBF Academy organised an up-to-date training
course on “Strategic Auditing and IFRS 9 Implementation: Impact on Business Management”
empowering audit professionals with the skills, knowledge and experience required to meet the
challenges of their roles professionally and efficiently. Overall, 19 professionals of various
organisations of Uzbekistan, namely, Aloqabank, OrientFinansBank, Uzsanoatqurilishbank and JV
Uz-Kor Gas Chemical attended the training in Bournemouth, UK. The programme included the
audit and IFRS 9 related lectures, seminars and discussions, tours in London and visiting a museum
in Southampton. A training course Gala Dinner at the Saroy Turkish Restaurant, Bournemouth,
was a pleasant completion of the training course, where the participants continued to discuss
various interesting issues raised during the training course made contacts and thanked the
organisers for the well-planned event.
December 5 - 12, 2023
CREDIT MANAGEMENT IN BRITISH BANKS, Training Course
Over the period December 5-12 (2023), the MBF Academy organised a one-week, up-to-date training course on “Credit Management in British Banks” in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. The aim of the training course was to equip participants with both theoretical and practical skills in banking credits, which are critical for navigating today’s evolving financial landscape. By contrasting practices in the UK with developing countries, this course provided a comprehensive understanding preparing participants for the global challenges in the banking sectors. The training course commenced with the theoretical comparisons of the bank credit-supplying practices in the UK with developing countries, with a particular focus on those of Uzbekistan. The course then moved on to cover the credit scoring system and the monitoring process of the use of loans. The participants of the training from the Uzpromstroybank (one of the oldest and the second largest banks in Uzbekistan) had an opportunity to meet the specialists from Lloyds Bank and HSBC Bank and exchange views on the changing global financial sector. A training course Gala Dinner at the Zizzi Italian Restaurant, Bournemouth, was a pleasant completion of the training course, where the participants received their certificates of attendance. In an informal atmosphere, participants continued to discuss various interesting issues raised during the training course, made contacts and thanked the organisers for the well-planned event.
