Financial Services Training Providers
Financial services employers in Malaysia span banking, insurance, takaful, accounting, audit, tax, and fintech. The ETRIS directory focuses on a curated set of finance-specific providers, plus finance-relevant firms in the professional services category. The broader HRD Corp registered training providers directory covers the full list across all sectors.
What Financial Services Training in Malaysia Covers
Finance training in Malaysia splits across several disciplines. The curated providers in this hub and the adjacent professional services category collectively cover:
- Banking and credit: product knowledge, trade finance, credit assessment, treasury operations, and risk management. Asian Banking School is the specialist banking training institution in Malaysia, with programmes covering wholesale banking, retail banking, and Islamic finance.
- Tax: corporate tax, transfer pricing, SST, and tax audit readiness. Deloitte Malaysia Tax Services and KPMG Tax Services both hold HRD Corp registration and run structured tax programmes for finance teams.
- Accounting and audit: financial reporting under MFRS, internal audit methodology, and external audit preparation. ACCA Malaysia delivers accounting and finance CPD aligned to the ACCA qualification pathway.
- AML and compliance: anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, sanctions screening, and Bank Negara Malaysia regulatory requirements.
- Insurance and takaful: product knowledge, claims handling, and regulatory compliance for conventional and Islamic insurance operators.
- Fintech: digital banking, payment systems, and data analytics for financial decision-making.
All programmes delivered by providers listed here are HRD Corp claimable for levy-paying employers.
Who Financial Services Training Is For
Finance training under HRD Corp applies across roles in tax, audit, compliance, credit, and treasury. Tax programmes suit finance managers, tax executives, and in-house counsel at companies with complex tax obligations. Banking programmes are used by banks, development finance institutions, and licensed money service businesses for both new-hire onboarding and continuous professional development. AML and compliance training is mandatory reading for designated institutions under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act. Accounting and audit CPD is relevant to members of the professional accountancy bodies fulfilling annual CPD requirements.
How Employers Claim Financial Services Training Through HRD Corp
Levy-paying employers submit claims through the HRD Corp eTRIS portal. Two claim routes apply:
- SBL (Skim Bantuan Latihan): the employer pays the training fee, attends the programme, then submits a reimbursement claim via eTRIS after completion.
- SBL-Khas (Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas): the provider invoices HRD Corp directly, removing the upfront cost for the employer. Availability varies by provider.
What to Verify Before Booking
Before confirming a finance training programme, check three points. First, confirm the provider still holds active HRD Corp registration, as deregistration can occur after a provider is listed. Second, confirm the specific programme is registered, not just the provider entity. Third, confirm the claim scheme the provider supports so there are no surprises on billing.
Kuala Lumpur concentrates the highest density of financial services training providers in Malaysia. The Kuala Lumpur training providers page lists providers by location. For the full directory across all industries, visit training providers.
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Financial Services Training: FAQs
Which HRD Corp schemes apply to financial services training?
Both SBL (Skim Bantuan Latihan) and SBL-Khas apply. Under SBL, the employer pays the training fee upfront and submits a reimbursement claim via eTRIS after programme completion. Under SBL-Khas, the provider invoices HRD Corp directly, so the employer pays nothing upfront. Confirm which scheme a provider supports before booking.
Is AML and compliance training claimable under HRD Corp?
Yes. Anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance programmes delivered by HRD Corp registered providers qualify for levy claims under SBL and SBL-Khas. Employers should confirm that the specific programme, not just the provider company, holds an active HRD Corp registration before enrolment.
Does Asian Banking School offer HRD Corp claimable banking programmes?
Yes. Asian Banking School is registered with HRD Corp, and its banking, credit, risk, and treasury programmes are claimable for levy-paying Malaysian employers. You can verify current programme registration on the HRD Corp eTRIS portal.