LIBF, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, is now part of Walbrook Institute London. The change was announced on 2 April 2025. LIBF continues as the brand for professional banking and finance qualifications, and certificates you have already earned remain valid.
LIBF India delivers these qualifications to professionals across India, including CDCS, CITF, CSDG and CSCF. This guide explains what changed, what stays the same, and what it means if you are a current or future LIBF India learner.
At a glance |
Details |
|---|---|
| Former name | The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) |
| Current name | Walbrook Institute London |
| Announced | 2 April 2025 |
| Founded | 1879, as the Institute of Bankers |
| LIBF brand today | Used for professional banking and finance qualifications, shown as “LIBF, Part of Walbrook” |
| Your existing certificate | Remains valid, no action needed |
| LIBF India | Continues to deliver LIBF qualifications in India |
What changed: LIBF is now Walbrook Institute London
On 2 April 2025, The London Institute of Banking & Finance announced that it had become Walbrook Institute London. The institution now operates under the Walbrook name, and its social media profiles and website use the new name.
Why the name changed
The new name reflects a broader educational offer. The institution has grown beyond banking and finance into business, technology and digital innovation, while keeping its roots in financial services. The name draws on the River Walbrook, which once flowed through the City of London’s financial district. It links the institution to its origins in the Square Mile.
Those origins go back a long way. The institution was founded in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers, and it has served banking and finance professionals ever since.
What stays the same
For learners and employers, the important things have not changed:
- LIBF is still the brand for professional qualifications. Professional banking and finance qualifications continue under the name “LIBF, Part of Walbrook”.
- Your certificate remains valid. Qualifications, transcripts and academic records you have already earned stay valid, and you do not need to take any action.
- Verification continues. Employers and institutions can still verify your qualification.
- The learning model is unchanged. Study stays flexible and learner-centred, with online, self-paced options.
What it means for LIBF India learners
LIBF India continues to deliver LIBF qualifications to banking and finance professionals across India. You may see “Walbrook Institute London” on UK communications and social media, but the qualifications you study with us are still LIBF qualifications. They include:
- Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS)
- Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF)
- Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG)
- Certificate in Supply Chain Finance (CSCF)
- Certificate in International Trade Risk (CITR)
- Certificate in Payments and Cash Management (CPCM)
If you are studying with us now
Continue as planned. Your registration and study materials are not affected by the name change. If anything changes for registered learners, we will contact you directly.
If you are choosing a course
Professional banking and finance qualifications continue under the LIBF name, so you can compare courses on content, level and career fit, as you would have before.
How to list your qualification on your CV
You can continue to list your qualification under the LIBF name, for example “Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS), LIBF”. If you want to add context, “LIBF, Part of Walbrook Institute London” is the accurate description of the brand today.
Frequently asked questions
What does LIBF stand for?
LIBF stands for The London Institute of Banking & Finance. The institution is now called Walbrook Institute London, and LIBF is still used as the brand for professional banking and finance qualifications.
Has LIBF been renamed?
Yes. LIBF announced on 2 April 2025 that it had become Walbrook Institute London. The LIBF brand continues for professional qualifications such as CDCS, CITF, CSDG, CSCF, CITR and CPCM.
Is LIBF still operating?
Yes. LIBF continues as the brand for professional banking and finance qualifications, now shown as “LIBF, Part of Walbrook”. LIBF India continues to deliver these qualifications in India.
Is my LIBF certificate still valid?
Yes. Qualifications and records you have already earned remain valid, and you do not need to take any action.
Is Walbrook Institute London the same organisation as LIBF?
Yes. Walbrook Institute London is the new name of The London Institute of Banking & Finance. It was founded in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers.
Where can I get help with my LIBF India course?
Contact the LIBF India team through the contact page or on WhatsApp at +91 85950 32564.
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Written by the LIBF India team. Last updated 10 October 2026.