Contributing to the reputation of the skill
Participation in research
The start of the school year is also a time to focus on skills
The start of the fall semester is also a good time to take stock of your skills. The ISFB offers a selection of programs designed for professionals in the banking and finance sector in French-speaking Switzerland. Short courses, ISFB specialization certificates, SAQ certification, and professional mobility programs: several tracks begin in September and throughout the fall.
Sustainable Finance: Maturity Calls for New Skills
Antoine Mach, Program Director at ISFB, analyzes the new level of maturity in sustainable finance, the evolution of its regulations, and the skills that professionals must keep up to date today.
Professional Bachelor's and Professional Master's Degrees: New Recognition for Banking Degrees
Effective October 1, 2026, holders of a federal certificate, a federal diploma, or a higher education diploma will be able to supplement their credentials with the new designations “Professional Bachelor” or “Professional Master.” The reform also applies to degrees earned prior to that date, including several banking qualifications for which the ISFB has historically provided training in French-speaking Switzerland.
Develop Skills Before It's Too Late
Given the simultaneous evolution of professions, tasks, and qualifications, understanding skills needs can no longer rely solely on the perspective of each individual institution. The ISFB Observatory thus builds on the founding vision of 1987: to pool perspectives and expertise in order to take action before it is too late.
From Adoption to Embedding Generative AI in the Workplace: A Dialogue Between Educational Sciences and Psychology – Chapter 1
Generative AI has made its way into the workplace before organizations have had time to establish guidelines for its use. In this article, Joseph Baud-Grasset and Stéphane Bonzon share their perspectives to distinguish between adoption and appropriation, and to emphasize that the professional use of AI requires discernment, collective learning, and responsibility.
Understanding Banking to Better Perform One's Own Job
As an ISFB lecturer for the ISFB Private Banking Certificate program, Thibault Weill emphasizes the importance of banking fundamentals for all employees working in or with a bank. Products, markets, risks, customer relations, and industry terminology: these fundamentals provide a framework, facilitate communication, and foster independence.
