IIBF CBCP: pattern, syllabus and eligibility
IIBF's professional certificate for compliance officers in banks, open to CAIIB-qualified bankers and Company Secretaries.
The Certified Banking Compliance Professional (CBCP) course builds the knowledge a bank compliance officer needs: regulation, governance, compliance risk and how a compliance function is run. Under the revised syllabus it has an online exam in Compliance in Banks plus a classroom training component.
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Eligibility Criteria
schoolEducation
IIBF members who have passed CAIIB and work in a bank, or members of ICSI who have passed the final CS course.
cakeAge Limit
No age limit.
flagNationality
Offered within India.
Exam Pattern
Under the revised syllabus there is one online exam, Compliance in Banks, out of 100 marks with a pass mark of 50, and a classroom training component out of 50 marks with a pass mark of 25. Candidates register separately for each attempt. Candidates on the old syllabus took two papers (Risk, Regulation & Governance, and Compliance in Banks).
Online Examination
Online, objective| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance in Banks | - | 100 |
Classroom Training
Classroom assessment| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom component | - | 50 |
Key Topics & Syllabus
Regulatory framework
- check_circleBanking Regulation Act and RBI Act
- check_circleRBI master directions
- check_circleSEBI, PMLA and FEMA requirements on banks
Compliance function
- check_circleCompliance policy and charter
- check_circleCompliance risk assessment and testing
- check_circleReporting to the board and the RBI
Governance and conduct
- check_circleCorporate governance in banks
- check_circleFair practices and customer protection
- check_circleFraud, AML and whistle-blower frameworks
Career Roles & Salary
Compliance Officer / Manager
Bank compliance cadre
Runs compliance monitoring, testing and regulatory reporting in a bank's compliance department.
How to Prepare
Check eligibility
You need CAIIB (and a bank job) or ICSI membership with the final CS course.
Register for the online exam
Pay ₹6,000 plus taxes for the first attempt; later attempts cost less.
Complete classroom training
Score at least 25 of 50 in the classroom component.
Pass Compliance in Banks
Score at least 50 of 100 in the online exam.
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Exam windows | See the IIBF exam calendar |
* Dates are indicative based on historical patterns. Check the official website for confirmed dates.
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IIBF CBCP guides
- SyllabusThe IIBF CBCP syllabus by area, with the topics each one covers.
- Exam PatternThe IIBF CBCP exam pattern: format, marks, duration and pass rules.
- EligibilityWho can take IIBF CBCP: education, age and other conditions.
- Registration & DatesHow to register for IIBF CBCP and where the dates are published.
- Study MaterialWhat to study for IIBF CBCP, and where to find official material.
- Compliance in BanksCompliance means making sure a bank follows laws, regulations and its own policies.
- Compliance RiskCompliance risk is the risk of penalties, financial loss or damage to reputation from failing to follow rules.
- Chief Compliance OfficerThe Chief Compliance Officer leads the function and should have independence and direct access to the board.
- Compliance PolicyA compliance policy, approved by the board, sets out the function's purpose, powers and processes.
- Compliance TestingCompliance testing checks that rules are being followed in practice, rather than only on paper.
- Three Lines of DefenceThe three lines model separates business, control functions and internal audit, so each checks the risk in a different way.
- Banking Regulation ActThe Banking Regulation Act, 1949 is the main law governing banks in India, with provisions on licensing, management and business activities.
IIBF CBCP FAQ
Who can take CBCP?
CAIIB-passed IIBF members working in banks, and ICSI members who have passed the final CS course.
What is the fee?
₹6,000 plus convenience charges and taxes for the first attempt under the revised rules.
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