2024 - New Offices in Beijing, Malaysia, Indonesia, and
Singapore.
2024 - GAFM AAPM launches 2 new fully online
educational programs in financial management and project
management.
2024 - Successful Conferences in
Shangha
2024 - MACCA Standards Accreditation achieved
for EU
and Americas.
2023 - GAFM AAFM Achieves ISO 29993 Certification - GAFM/IBS/AAPM is
the first Certifying body to achieve ISO 9001, ISO 21001, and ISO 29993 along with CHEA Standards. After
a European Audit, GAFM/AAPM/IBS has achieved ISO 29993
2023 - New registered offices on Beijing China
2023 - New Offices in Saudi Arabia planned opening in Fall
2023
2022 - New Distribution offices in the UK and Singapore with Asia
Pacific Business School alliances. New exam offices in New York City, and Beijing.
Founder Dr.Jur. George Mentz serves as US Commissioner for
Presidential Scholars. Mentz says, "It is an honor to serve the White House and US Government in selecting the
top scholars in the USA to receive Gold Medals from the President."
2021 - GAFM registers new Trademarks in Financial
Management. ChFM Chartered Financial Manager
® is now a fully registered US Trademark and one of our most
famous certifications worldwide.
2020 - GAFM ACHIEVES ISO 21001 CERTIFICATION - GAFM achieves ESQ
Accreditation for ISO 9001 and earns ISO 21001 Certification for Educational Organization. The GAFM AAPM
IBS International Board of Standards is the first certifying body in the world to achieve these qualifications
and certificates. https://www.iso.org/standard/66266.html
The GAFM board has an Alliance with the - SPE Society of
Professional Engineers UK – Special Reciprocity Agreement for Qualified Members. GAFM registered Members can
ask if they fulfill the requirements for the SPE member credential and ask for application form and witness
signature."
GAFM owns the: CWM Chartered Certified Wealth Manager ® Registered
Trademark ® in the European Union #010772176. This mark is valid for advertising, designation, resume use
etc under class 16, 35, and 41. https://euipo.europa.eu/eSearch/#details/trademarks/010772176
GAFM partners with University of Hong Kong and courses with EdX,
Open edX. GAFM is the creator of the MOOC to CERT philosophy. Take the Certified FinTech Professional
program online
GAFM has new accord with Les Ingénieurs Professionnels de France -
ACCORDS USA GAFM /AAPM /CUFCE et SNIPF
https://www.snipf.org/actualites/15-actualites-nationales/190-accords-usa-gafm-aapm-cufce-et-snipf
The GAFM has entered an Alliance with the SIET - GAFM and SIET
Singapore form Alliance - Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologist
2019 - GAFM completes alliance with MENA One Training doing
business in: Bahrain, Iran / Georgia / Malaysia / Myanmar / Thailand / Vietnam and Afghanistan.
2019 - GAFM and ACBSP have had Certification Standards Agreement
since 2004 - ACBSP Accreditation Agency for 1000 Business Schools Features the GAFM
2019 - New GAFM Approved Offices in Bangledesh whcih has a
population of 165 million.
2019 - New Courses in the UAE, Indonesia, China, Europe, India and
Latin America
2018 - INFORMA of the United Kingdom with Key Offices in Dubai has
launched GAFM Certification programs in key regions such as Dubai & Abu Dhabi and the UAE. CEO
Dr./Jur. George Mentz says, "I first engineered the Certification Training with IIR and INFORMA beginning in
2002. Now that we are accrdited by the TUV and ISO 29990 Certified for Training, we are the first in the
world to have accredited certification training."
GAFM expands partnership with www.HLTI.org Dr. Mentz and Dr. Shpend Imeri are excited about new offerings in Africa, EU and
the Middle East.
2018 GAFM and SNIPF are willing to collaborate for the mutual
recognition of certifications” Future proposals of cooperation between SNIPF and American
institutions are in discussions. The goal is to have both organizations engage in an academic articulation and
reciprocity agreements. READ
GAFM is re-accredited by the TUV accreditation agency in Europe.
GAFM earns ISO 9001 Quality Certification and also ISO 29990 Training Certification.
2018 - GAFM forms alliance with OPPM One Page Project Manager
Leaders. Best selling authors Dr. Clark Campbell and Mick Campbell are now preferred providers of project
management courses and programs in the USA.
2017 - GAFM opens new distribution in Germany, Turkey, UAE, West
Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia and Ethiopia.
2016 - GAFM is a Charter Member Signatory to the CHEA
Quality Standards Alliance
July 2016 - GAFM is re-accredited by the TUV accreditation
agency in Europe. GAFM earns ISO 9001 Quality Certification and also ISO 29990 Training
Certification.
GAFM signs alliance with the National Business Accreditation Agency
USA www.ACBSP.org Graduates of exams and
courses of the ACBSP accredited business school are eligible for certification and may directly apply
after completing the years of courses and exams at a business school.
2016 New
Courses in Hong Kong, Beijing, Dubai, UAE, Accra Ghana,
Istanbul Turkey, Maputo, Mozambique, Kuwait City, Hong Kong, Muscat Oman, Doha Qatar, Baku, Azerbaijan,
Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Almaty,Kazakhstan, San Diego, San Francisco, Miami, Houston and more. See EVENTS
The GAFM and the CHEA
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)International Quality Group - Enters Memorandum of Affiliation signed by the GAFM/IBS. The purpose of
this Memorandum of Affiliation (MOA) is to establish and promote partnerships with quality
assurance/accreditation bodies world-wide, with a view to encouraging the use of the Principles as a foundation
of shared understanding about quality at an international level.
Africa/Ghana Government
Recognition - GAFM certifications are registered with the
Government of Ghana, Ministry of Education (under the Legislative Instrument L.I. 2195, 2012 of Council for
Technical and Vocational Education and Training) a national body set up by an Act of Parliament of the Republic
of Ghana to co-ordinate and oversee all aspects of technical and vocational education and training in the
country) at Crown University College thus attracting many development partners such as African Development
Banks, World Bank www.worldbank.org
European Accreditation by the
TÜV Technischer Überwachungs-Verein Österreich, :
GAFM and AAPM Approved by Indonesia Governmental Credentialing
Authority through joint accreditation memorandum of understanding.
Bahamas Government - GAFM Approved by the Government Ministry of Education of the
Bahamas for Executive
Certification Training
India Government NISM
and SIBE recognizes GAFM Financial and Wealth
designations.
→ GAFM has entered into a global distribution agreement with
Thomson Reuters and 
Pearson Education. Our exams would be
available at thousands of testing centers worldwide.
→ GAFM ® International Board of Standards
and our Certification Accreditation Council is a Proud Member of the: ACBSP , AACSB, ICE, NOCA, ANSI,
ISBE, NBEA, UN-Civil Society, The AABFS Arabia, the IIFM India and more. If your institution provides
accredited education and exams, contact us to have your program sanctioned for professional Certification
Education and Exams.
Nov 2015 - UAE
Government Jointly Confers the CWM Chartered Wealth Manager Certification with the
GAFM
Ihlal International for Training and Consultancy becomes new
Approved Training Provider.
GAFM recognized by the Ministry of Education Taiwan Government
Republic of China
GAFM Included in the Charter Member Register for ISO 29990 Certified
Companies
June 2015 – Business Programs licensed and approved by
Government of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia by the TVTC.
Indonesia Government - Credentiling Authority Recognizes GAFM Credentials - 250 Million Person
Population
May 2015 – Board of Standards Accredited by the TÜV
Technischer Überwachungs-Verein Österreich, : 140 year old EU/Austrian Technical Inspection Association) which
are German organizations that work to validate the quality of products and services of all kinds to protect the
public and for safety. IBS GAFM – EU Standards Council of the International Board of Standards
GAFM & University of Islam form Academic Alliance. UII is
the oldest Islamic University in East Asia.
• Board of Standards becomes ISO 9001 Certified for Quality as a
Certification Body by our EU Standards Council of the IBS GAFM International Board of Standards
• GAFM and Board of Standards Makes History and Becomes First US
Based Certification Body to Achieve Training Accreditation as an: ISO 29990 Certified for Non Formal
Training from our EU Standards Council of the GAFM IBS International Board of Standards
May 2015 - Global
Academy maintains legal reciprocity agreement with the PBA Professional Business Accountants' Society of
Canada
April 2015 – IBS
GAFM Certification Body passes TUV Austria Accreditation Approval Audit ISO 29990:2010 Training Certification
and ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification – Technischer Überwachungsverein is one of the most prestigious
accreditation authorities in Europe and worldwide.
GAFM is a Member of the CHEA Quality Group
April 2015 – New Hon. Global Advisor Joins – Dr. Anupam Mehta, Ph.D, AFA, AMC,
CMA, MBA, MCom, CertFRS – Chairperson (Bachelors program) & Associate Professor – Finance and Accounting –
Institute of Management Technology
March 2015 – AFA Accredited Financial Analyst and CRA Chartered Risk
Analyst US United States Registered. Take the courses for Free Columbia
University Professors Courses – Take the Risk Program Online
Feb 2015 – New Professors Awards
- Professors recognized at our Italian
offices.
Jan 2015 – GAFM Approves the South American School of Mines and Management for distribution of certification
courses and programs.
Jan 2015 - IBS GAFM
Board of Standards is a recognized candidate by the: TÜV Technischer Überwachungs-Verein Österreich
Jan 2015 – GAFM recognizes Global Conference Leader Opal
Conferencing which is Based in New York and offers
conferences in countries around the world. Attending an Opal conference counts for continuing education
credits for GAFM
Jan 2015 - GAFM
International Board of Standards maintains memberships in ANSI American National Standards Institute and the
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and the Institute for Credential Excellence.
Jan 2015 → Legal Buyout of the rights to all certifications by the Accredited GAFM ® and
International Board of Standards of all of the AAFM certifications and designations. All Certifications from
the Former AAFM are now conferred from the GAFM in the United States. The GAFM Owns all of the famous
certifications and IP Intellectual Property. The FINRA and US Government are rebranding the AAFM to the GAFM
as per the legal buyout of the certifications by the Accredited GAFM and International Board of
Standards.
→ Jan 2015 - FINRA agrees to list the AFA Accredited Financial Analyst ® and AMA Accredited
Management Accountant ® to the List of Certifications on the Education website guide.
Read AAFM Comments to US Government
CFPB Consumer Financial
Protection
Bureau promoting Accredited Program
Education and Exams for
Certifications
Jan 2015 Thomson
Reuters collaboration with GAFM begins with huge successes.
Jan 2015
GAFM and AAPM Alliance – GAFM secures trademark ownership of the
MPM and Master Project Manager and Certified International Project Manager ® . AAPM and GAFM now have
greater recognition and distribution in 40 countries worldwide offering Project Management
Certifications.
Jan 2015 - New
Programs in Washington DC, Dubai, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, San Francisco, Peru, Mexico, Bahamas, Beijing, Hong
Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, London, Rome Italy and more.
Jan 2015 - GAFM
Approves the South American School of Mines and Management for distribution of certification courses and
programs.
Dec. 2014 - New Programs run in Istanbul Turkey. Successful graduates receive
the GAFM Human Resources Certification.
December 2014 - New Courses run with the UAE government on Wealth Management
Charters and Financial Analyst Certification
November 2014 - Chairman George Mentz appointed to the Advisory Council of the
Higher School of Economics in Russia.
August 2014 - GAFM International Board of Standards and our EU offices are in
cooperation with ISO Standards EU for certification standards.
August 2014 - GAFM signs global agreement with Thomson Reuters. Thomson
Reuters Training Accreditation Alliance Approved.
July 2014 - GAFM Advisory Council approves Thomson Reuters as a Global
Certification Training Provider.
July 2014 - Bangkok University approved as GAFM Chapter
Bangkok University - The International College
- Website: www.bu.ac.th
June 2014 -GAFM ® Launches new approved certification training in: Ghana,
Dubai UAE, Istanbul Turkey, Kuwait, Almaty Kazakhstan, Maputo Mozambique, and Saudi Arabia
April 2014 - GAFM launches accredited exam programs for those who want to
challenge our exams of: AFA, AMC, AFA and ChE. These exams and programs are recognized by the New York USA
accreditation authorities. The exams may count toward credits for MBA or other business degree and may transfer
worldwide. See: http://gafm.org/Exams.html
March 2014 - New University chapters in Shanghai, Suzhou, Beijing, Guangzhou,
Taiwan, Chongqing,
UAE, KSA, MENA, USA, and Kazakhstan, and Hong Kong.
March 2014 - Concordia University Worldwide approved as Chapter.
2014 - GAFM appoints new global advisory council members including advisory
members from Higher Level Training
GAFM is official syndicator of various certification programs.
January 2014 - GAFM Works with Pearson Education for global exam
distribution.
January 2014 - India Government recognizes select designations for
investment advising.
Jaunary 2014 - UAE government uses AFA Accredited Financial Analyst credential
as a model for certification training in the USA.
January 2014 - South Africa Government Skills Council agrees to review
certifications for qualification recognition.
Jan 2014 - New chapters at Abu Dhabi University, UBT College Saudi Arabia
, Pfeiffer University becomes new
chapter, Tanzania Business School, PBC School of Finance,
Tsinghua University, Shanghai China, Universidad de Santander, Virtual University at Monterrey Tech
Mexico, MISR University Egypt, Bangkok University, and the Arab Institute for Accountants and
Legal.
December 2013 - Royal Society of Fellows recognizes the AFA Accredited
Financial Analyst program as one of the Academy of Financial Management alliance program.
July 2013 - Consulting with Securities and Commodities Agency of UAE United
Arab Emirates.
June - Select Programs approved by the Supreme Council of Egypt
May 2013 - GAFM Launches new programs in Asia and Africa. Program meets with
success for VIP executive training worldwide.
Feb 2013 - Several GAFM credentials featured in the: U. S. Department of
Labor,
Employment and Training Administration
Jan 2013 - GAFM Discloses its AFA ® and AMA ® credentials and standards to the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Jan 2013 - Advisory Board Meetings in San Diego.
2012 - The Academy Recognizes the best ACCREDITED finance and accounting
degrees in the world. See
List
Nov 2012 - The GAFM Board consults with US Federal
Government on Finance, Business and Management Careers and The
Future for the 5th year.
July 2012 - The GAFM Body agrees to consult with United Nations again and work
with the Public Finance and Trade Programmes. See UN Civil Society
Latest GAFM ® Press Releases and Diplomatic
Alliances
Jan 2012 - GAFM ® Consulting with World Bank for greater
outreach and NGO participation
Jan 2012 - GAFM cooperates with UAE Securities Authority for
educational standards where leaders at SCA join GAFM Advisory Council for higher global standards.
Dec 2011 - GAFM® GAFM Consults again with US Department
of Labor to assist people with Financial Careers and Job Information.
Dec 2011 - Academy Members Consult and works with with UNITAR
United Nations Training on Anti Money Laundering Training
Nov 2011 - Academy builds alliances in Asia, Latin America and
Brazil assisting corporations and governments with standards.
Sept 2011 - California Labor Department Includes GAFM in its
labor guide.
US Government Sponsored Certification Guide Includes GAFM
Certifications.
Sept 2011 - Arab League's Arab Academy Continues to
Promote GAFM Certification
August 2011 - August 2011 - MFP ® Master Financial Planner ®
Program become Federally Recognized Trademark
Read about our Designations in the IBD Investors Business Daily
Finance Dictionary at investors.com
April 2011 - New Graduates from: Bolivia, Chile, USA, Taiwan,
Korea, China, Africa and the MENA.
April 2011 - GAFM ® recognized by Global Certifications
Council, Certification Intelligence, and Certification DegreeDirectory
April 2011 - GAFM listed as top 2 organizations for US
Certification in Finance by CertificationsWeb.
April 2011 - GAFM included in list of Top Certifications in the
ACFE Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
April 2011 - GAFM ® and the Economist Association are featured
in AfricaNews.com
March 2011 - GAFM ® Founder - Prof. George Mentz named to the
"Dream Team of Wealth Management" for SBM Advanced Markets Intelligence.
Jan 2011 - New Handbook and Annual Report
Jan 2011 - Academy Included in All Financial Advisors
Authoritative Guide
Jan 2011 - ACADEMY Included in the E-how Money Guide
Jan 2011 - GAFM establishes the Global - American Academy of
Business and Management - Trademarked in Colorado USA
Jan 2011 - Academy recognized by School of Banking and Financial Management in
Egypt
Dec 2010 - Member Advancement - GAFM ® Fellow and Certified Member T.J. Turner
appointed to IRS Commission Committee. CNBC Business
Wire, Morningstar
Dec. 2010 - GAFM ® establishes new South African Alliance with -IITF
International Institute for Tax and Finance. www.theiitf.org
Dec 2010 - GAFM International Board of Standards - Included in the references
and publications of: Department of Labor, Financial Authority Reference Guides, Investopedia, California
Department of Labor, Member of Institute of Credential Excellence, and US Congressional Testimony.
News Nov 2010 - GAFM ® Offering Programs Internationally and 1st in the world
to have Certification Programs with a USA Accredited Law School and Post Graduate
Program.
News October - GAFM ® Executive Board Meetings in New York and
London.
News October - GAFM ® Recognized as the Certification backed by Accredited
Education By the Wall Street Journal. Various GAFM Certifications Featured by WSJ in their official reference
guide. GAFM ® and CWM
® Featured also in the 2010 Forbes owned Investopedia Financial
Dictionary:
The GAFM legal offices provided a list of government approved & accredited
programs, approved law school certification courses, evidenced consent forms from all relevant honorary
advisors, and other evidence & documentation about the CFA/CFP trademark agreements and Hon. Awards to the
WSJ. Documentation Here: http://www.aafm.us/wsj.html
Oct 2010 - AAFM -
Benziga Media Features GAFM Certification Programs as the key
promoter to mandate Accredited Education and exams from government approved institutions for
credentials.
Read Article
Oct 2010 - GAFM Designations and Graduate Requirements Featured in Wall Street
Journal - See Designations in the WSJ - WSJ Wall Street Journal
Reference Guide Lists GAFM ® Designations along with outlining our AAFM ® graduate education
requirements. See Link
August 2010
August 2010 - GAFM CEO, Prof. Mentz has been added to the Panel of
Experts for Advisor FX. Summit Media's - National Underwriter Co. and it's media companies have been providing
services and research to the financial industry for 100 Years.
July - AAFM
July 2010, UK London - Academy Board Meetings in London. Met with directors
and deans about MBA and law school articulations with new schools.
July - Academy South Asia Expansions
July 2010, Singapore – Academy ® Asia is pleased to announce the accreditation
of Financial & Biz-Ed Consultants (FBC) as our new training provider for Academy’s Chartered Wealth Manager
(CWM ®) program. Academy ® Asia congratulates FBC on this accreditation and looks forward to a successful
collaboration!
June - Academy Sponsors Conferences in China and Latin American Nov.
2010.
May 2010 Academy ® As seen in the 2010 Forbes and Investopedia Financial
Dictionary: CWM Chartered Wealth Manager ® - CTEP Chartered Trust And Estate
Planner - CPM Chartered Portfolio Manager - CAM Chartered Asset Manager - AAFM American Academy Of Financial Management ®
March 2010 - The University of Atlanta becomes new GAFM American Academy
Chapter. - Graduates from the the University of Atlanta Finance programs are eligible to apply for MFP Master
Financial Professional Certification. Dr. R.-L. Etienne Barnett, PhD, MFP, ChE, will be be the Chairperson in
charge of nominations and approvals for applications to the AAFM for board certifications and charters awarded
by the American Academy. See Press
Release
Feb. 2010 - News: The AAFM ® Board USA
works again this year with US Government to provide opinion and
insights on financial innovation, reform, and employment analysis. The AAFM ® Board - Academic Standards and
Quality Commission to lead this AAFM® Task Force.
Feb. 2010 - GAFM ® Academic Alliance Articulation with Aristotle University
Graduate programs and Aristotle Law School- Prof. Dr. Tom. Gionis of USA and Greece and Prof Mentz agreed to
the mutual cross recognition and terms. Read more about
Aristotle The programs at Aristotle Law School and Aristotle
University will count for educational credit toward certifications
Jan. 2010 - AAFM ® continues international alliance with The GAFM © Global
Institute of Finance and Management Training and Consulting. The GIFM was chartered & founded by industry
professionals, Revenue Professionals, Lawyers, CPAs & government officials.
Jan. 2010 - AAFM ® Now working with Pan Asia Companies, UK Training, The
International Tax Institute, The Securities and Commerce Institute, OET India.
DEC. 2009 AAFM ® Forms diplomatic Alliance with Egyptian Finance
Institute.
DEC. 2009 AAFM ® Cooperating with China Government for Existing and New
Certifications in Finance.
Nov. 2009 AAFM ® Rolls out its New Law School Certification
Schedule. www.llmprogram.org/
Nov. 2009 AAFM ® CEO - Prof Dr. Mentz joins the Advisory Board for the
International Association of Qualified Financial Planners as Chair of the Education Committee
Oct. 1st 2009 - AAFM ® becomes 1st in the world to achieve 100% transparency,
listing, membership recognition and disclosure with : NBEA, ISBE, AACSB, ACBSP, RSOF, ANSI, AABFS, IIFM,
UNESCO, DOE, DOL, IBA, IMA, AFMLA, and NOCA.
Sept 2009 - AAFM USA Global Board Celebrates 10 Years as a Chartered Board of
Standards. Before that, the AAFMA USA was the founding organization in the United States.
September 2009 - New Offices in: Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, and
Brazil.
August 2009 - AAFM is Honorary Co-Host of China Finance
Forum - Leaders from AAFM agree to serve as advisory
members.
August 2009 - AAFM Signs Middle East Alliance with Arab
Academy of Banking and Financial Sciences. See Press
Release - AAFM and AABFS will be offering joint certification
programs in 17 Arab Countries of the Arab League. Prof. Mentz will co-chair the new Arab Academy Certification
Board that was chartered under the alliance.
August 2009 - AAFM Sponsors 3 law school scholarships for special courses at
TJSL. The Judge Byrnes and Judge Mentz Memorial Scholarships will be assisting the best and brightest in
achieving legal education.
Aug. 2009 - AAFM Sponsors the Best Paper Award for Latin America
Conference.
News New Offices in South Africa with TRM and ITI
Global
News: The AAFM are global sponsors
of the IX IFC International Finance Conference, this time to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Please visit
the Conference’s website at: http://www.financeconference.cl/
News: Chartered Economist Graduate
Inauguration Ceremony
News: AAFM forms alliance with the WMSCC Wealth Management Standards Council
of China and AAFM Board members are appointed as new members to the board.
News: AAFM "non profit" Asia is the new representative of the AAFM Board for
managing membership. AAFM Asia is based in Singapore, Beijing, and Delhi, India.
News: AABFS is the new Middle East representative of the AAFM Board in the UAE for issuing secure certification.
http://www.aafmgcc.com/aafm.html
News: The Indian Presidential Advisors have recognized the AAFM with a letter
of positive estimation and full recommendation from the advisors of the President and Prime Minister of
India.
Alert - Former training sub-chapter in Dubai Knowledge Village loses its
Global Recognition. Trainer Certificates and Diplomas printed in Dubai or Africa are NOT recognized by the
"AAFM Board of Standards and Presidential Commissioners" The AAFM Council of Justice has also made a
determination to mandate that all training must be by a licensed and registered company. Any phony emails from
www.aafm.ORG or theiafm.org are from an unrecognized hacker group who are Phishing for money ..
News: AAFM International Board of Standards enters cross recognition with
Egyptian Finance Association in Cairo which has governmental recognition from the Capital Markets
Authority.
News: AAFM International Board of Standards officially recognized by the
Indian Finance Institute and the Indian Business Academy. Prof Mentz and Dean Byrnes added to the Advisory
Board of the India Institute.
News Only the US Board and Commissioners at www.aafm.us can issue authentic
certifications. The Dubai training group has zero recognition from anyone and has been closed. The government
recognized AABFS is now in charge of supervising certification in the UAE
News: AAFM Establishes the Chartered Certified Economists Board of Standards.
500 New members join this month.
News: AAFM has new partners in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and
Asia.
News: AAFM Articulation with JIU Jones International MBA program
January 29, 2009 - University of California Silicon Valley Awarded Prestigious
Chapter Membership and Recognition from Key International Project Management Organization
The AAFM was chosen by Dubai Financial Market
(DFM) to conduct the seven week professional training component of the Kafa’at programme for graduates
entering the brokerage and trading industry in recent years. AAFM also has formed alliances with the
Accreditation Council for Business School Programs, President of India's Official Advisors, Arab League’s
Arab Academy, Egyptian Investment Management Association, Dubai International Finance Exchange, Bahrain
Institute of Banking and Finance, Capital Markets Authority Approved Training Programs of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia, the United Nations Civil Society, Dubai Institute of Human Resource Development, the
Ministry of Human Resources China Government, the Republic of China, Brazil Governmental Agencys,
& approved training of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Dubai Quality Group and many more.
AAFM partners with SCA
AAFM Training India and China Institute of Financial Markets
January 22, 2009
AAFM Expands Training Distribution through Global Channels.
AAFM & AAFM India, IIFM, IBA, BLB and BIFM Alliance offers: New Offices in
Mumbai/Bombay, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and more.
July 2010 - The Economics Certifying Board celebrates a decade of service in
recognizes government recognized and accredited education as a certification path.
Jan 2009 - The Boards approved Management credentials featured in featured in:
Forbes News, The Business Wire, Reuters Global News, EuroInvestor News UK, Yahoo Finance, Morningstar News,
Digital50 News, Direkt Broker Germany News, Ad Hoc News, Centre Daily News, Earth Times, Yahoo News, University
of California News, ArabianBusiness.com NEWS, Express Computers Business News in India, and more.
Jan 2008 - Expansion of approved programs in Asia, Latin America, and the
Middle East.
April 2007 - Committee Meetings in New York City with representatives from
other countries
Feb. 2007 - New Degree Programs selected and approved.
Jan. 2006 - Advisory meetings held in Asia to establish global
standards
Dec. 2004 - Global Advisory Board meets in Europe for discussions on
international relations.
2000 - IBS GBM forms alliance with the Graduate Leadership Institute. IBS now
offers Sales Management Training and Certification.
1998 - A board of standards for certification created to mandate high
standards in certification.
1997 - The academy chartered. The designation standards
established.
1996 - The Financial Analyst and Tax credentials created and
founded.
