IBF Overview
The Irish Banking Federation is the principal voice for the banking and financial services sector in Ireland. Our membership comprises banks and other financial institutions, both domestic and international, operating in Ireland.
IBF works with its members to represent and promote the interests of banking and financial services in Ireland.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to foster the development of a stable, dynamic and innovative banking and financial services industry which contributes to the economic and social wellbeing of the country.
Our Objectives
- To ensure a supportive regulatory, political and social environment that enables the sustained, profitable growth of the banking and financial services sector
- To develop and present a strong, united voice on relevant sectoral issues
- To position Ireland as one of the world’s leading locations for financial services
- To increase awareness and understanding of the crucial role which banking and financial services plays in the economic and social life of the country
How We Work
IBF operates at national, European and international levels:
- in Ireland, we work with members, government, the regulator and a wide range of stakeholders to support the development and growth of the sector;
- as members of the European Banking Federation, we monitor and provide input to legislative and regulatory developments in the EU and globally on behalf of the sector.
The IBF team has recognised, representative expertise in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Compliance
- Consumer Affairs
- Legal
- Prudential Supervision
- Public Affairs
- Risk Management
- Taxation
The IBF team can draw on the expertise of over 200 banking executives. These specialists participate in the work of a wide range of IBF Committees and Working Groups by assisting in the development of policy positions that represent the sector’s collective views.
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