The Financial Academy (TFA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Business School of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU). Under the deal, the two sides will share experiences on graduate programs, cooperative training, scientific research, training and development, consultations, and quality assurance. The collaboration is driven by a mutual desire to achieve respective strategic goals as well as advance the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

T he signing was carried out by Mr. Mohammed Alhamazany, Chief of Capability Development at TFA, and Dr. Mohammed Alghamdi, Dean of IMSIU Business School.

Alhamazany commented that the agreement was an extension of The Financial Academy's strategic role in developing human capital across the financial sector.

"In doing so, the Academy adopts best practices and global standards, and aligns its programs with the requirements of the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), thus contributing to shaping a prosperous financial future for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."

For his part, Alghamdi explained that the deal was aimed to qualify and train talents at Business School through offering programs, workshops, and specialized training courses for both men and women students at the school. As per the agreement, he added, training and career pathways will be created, reviewed and updated.

"The deal will boost cooperation in research projects, joint training and graduate programs as well," he concluded.

The Financial Academy (TFA) is an entity with an independent, legal and administrative status. It is organizationally located under the Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority (CMA). The Academy is dedicated to qualifying the financial sector human capital, including senior managers and board members, by advancing their knowledge, capabilities, skills and culture. TFA also develops and promotes best professional financial practices, targeting all components of the financial services sector including banking, finance, insurance and capital market.