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UFBU Calls Off Nationwide Bank Strike on 24th and 25th Mar 2025 After Assurances from Finance Ministry and IBA

I n a significant development on March 21, 2025, the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has decided to call off their two-day nationwide strike, which was originally planned for March 24 and 25. This decision was made after the UFBU received positive reassurances from both the Finance Ministry and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) regarding their key demands. The banking unions, under the umbrella body of UFBU, represent employees from nine major unions across the country, including AIBEA, AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA, and BEFI. The unions had earlier called for the nationwide strike to protest against several ongoing issues that they believe impact the welfare and job security of bank employees. Key Issues Behind the Proposed Strike The strike was initially called by UFBU to address a range of pressing concerns, some of which have been lingering for years. The union's main demands included: Five-Day Workweek for Bank Employees:  One of the most anticipated demands was the implementation o...

Banking and Finance Courses Offered by IIBF Other Than JAIIB, CAIIB and DB&F

There are various banking and finance courses offered by IIBF other than flagship courses like JAIIB, CAIIB and Diploma in Banking & Finance. These are offered in different category like Diploma Courses, Certificate Courses and Blended courses.





A. Flagship Courses

Certificate course is available for all the CAIIB elective subjects except one that is completed along with CAIIB as elective paper.

CAIIB Electives

1)Corporate Banking

2)Rural Banking

3)International Banking

4)Retail Banking

5)Co-operative Banking

6)Financial Advising

7)Human Resources Management

8)Information Technology

9)Risk Management

10)Central Banking

11)Treasury Management 


B. Diploma Courses





1. Treasury Investment and Risk Management

2. International Banking and Finance

3. Banking Technology

4. Comm Derivatives for Bankers

5. Banking Oriented Paper in Hindi

6. Advanced Wealth Management

7. Home Loan Advising

8. Urban o-operative Banking


C. Certificate Courses

1. SME Finance for Bankers

2. Credit Card for Bankers

3. Quantitative Methods for Banking & Finance

4. Trade Finance

5. CeISB (Certified Information System Banker)

6. AML-KYC (Anti-Money Laundering - Know Your Customer)

7. Customer Service & Banking Codes and Standards

8. IT Security

9. Rural Banking Operations for RRB Staff

10. Prevention of Cyber Crimes and Fraud Management

11. Foreign Exchange Facilities for Inividuals

12. Microfinance

13. Card Operations ( for Employees of IT and BPO Companies)

14. DRA Examination

15. DRA Telecallers Examination

16. Business Correspondents/Facilitators

17. Foreign Exchange


D. Blended Courses

1. Bank Trainer

2. Banking Compliance Professional

3. Credit Officer

4. Treasury Dealer Course

5. Risk in Financial Services





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