Chartered Institute of Bankers x Institute of Financial Services

The Institute of Bankers was founded in 1879 and gained a Royal Charter in 1987. In 1997 the name was changed to the Institute of Financial Services. The Institute provides professional qualifications, training and licences to practice to those working in the financial sector.

The Institute had premises at 11 and 12 Clements Lane, 1879-84; St Michael's House Cornhill, 1884-91; 34 Clements Lane, 1891-1923; 5 Bishopsgate, 1923-1937; 11 Birchin Lane, 1937-1951; 10 Lombard Street, 1951-1996.