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ifs University College, now known as The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), was a highly specialized institution dedicated to financial services education in the UK. It was renowned for its vocational approach, providing industry-relevant degrees and professional qualifications in banking, finance, and related fields. International students benefited from its London location and direct pathways into the global financial sector, with support services tailored to their academic and professional development. A distinctive characteristic was its deep roots within the financial industry, having evolved from the Institute of Bankers, ensuring its curriculum remained at the forefront of professional practice.
Background
Walbrook Institute London is a for-profit provider of apprenticeships, degrees and professional qualifications, with students being members of the LIBF professional body. It is one of three bodies in the UK accredited by the Financial Conduct Authority to maintain professional standards for financial advisors that use its services. It was spun off in 2023 under the name LIBF from the London Institute of Banking & Finance (which continued its other charitable activities, including the award of Chartered Associate status, under the name of the London Foundation for Banking & Finance) and became a subsidiary of IU Group. LIBF changed its name to the Walbrook Institute London in 2025, with the LIBF brand continuing to be used for professional qualifications.
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