Amsterdam Institute of Finance

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Amsterdam Institute of Finance (AIF), is a Dutch financial training institute for international finance specialists and other professionals. [1] It is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and offers more than 20 open enrollment training programs for professionals with an academic background and work experience. [2]

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AIF operates as an independent, not-for-profit and self-supporting foundation. [1] It was established in 1990 as an initiative of the Dutch financial community and government officials, Previously located on the Stadhouderskade in the Leidseplein area of Amsterdam, AIF moved in early 2013 to a new modern location close to Amsterdam Central Station on the newly developed Oostersdokeiland.

Accreditations and partnerships

It is registered with the international CFA Institute as an Approved Provider of Continuing Education programs. A number of AIF programs are also accredited by PRMIA. [3]

The NYU Stern Master of Risk Management was originally offered in conjunction with AIF. [4]

AIF also provides programs in association with a number of other international organizations including:

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References

  1. 1 2 "About AIF - History and Milestones". www.aif.nl. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  2. "Open enrollment programs", aif.nl
  3. "PRMIA.org". Archived from the original on 2008-12-21. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
  4. Master of Science in Risk Management Program for Executives Archived 2016-10-17 at the Wayback Machine , NYU Stern School of Business