Bernama Features IFCCI | Financial Certification Malaysia
Bernama Features IFCCI: Strengthening Financial Certification and Safeguarding Malaysia’s Wealth
On August 29, 2025, Bernama, Malaysia’s National News Agency, published a feature on the International Financial Consultant Certified Institute (IFCCI), recognizing its pivotal role in advancing financial education and certification in the country. The coverage reinforced IFCCI’s growing reputation as a trusted non-profit institution committed to building a safer financial environment for Malaysians.
The Bernama report highlighted the urgent backdrop against which IFCCI operates. According to data from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), financial scams caused losses of over RM800 million in just the first four months of 2025, with more than 32,000 illegal online contents removed during the same period. These alarming figures underline the need for structured financial education as a national safeguard.
In response, IFCCI has positioned itself at the forefront of this mission by offering programs such as the Diploma in Financial Market Analysis (DFMA) and the Certified Financial Trader (CFT) examination. These initiatives go beyond academic learning; they are designed to instill risk awareness, professional ethics, and practical knowledge in areas such as macroeconomics, technical and fundamental analysis, and market psychology.
Bernama also underscored IFCCI’s strong institutional foundation. Registered with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) and recognized by the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), IFCCI is an independent non-profit body dedicated to education, research, and certification. Its programs are accredited by the Department of Skills Development (JPK) under the Ministry of Human Resources and endorsed by the European Education Bureau (EEB), ensuring international recognition and compliance with the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS).
In his address during IFCCI’s Education Open Day, Chairman Prof. Dato’ Dr. Kingston Chang (Prof. Zeng Junhan) emphasized the institute’s mission:
“Today, Malaysians can access global investment opportunities with just a mobile phone. But without proper financial education and risk awareness, these so-called opportunities often turn into traps. Our mission is not to promote speculation, but to help society distinguish between opportunities and pitfalls through structured education, research, and certification.”
Prof. Chang also called on government bodies, academia, and industry players to work together in making financial education part of Malaysia’s national safety net. He stressed that knowledge is the strongest weapon against scams and that IFCCI, as a non-profit institution, stands ready to collaborate with all stakeholders.
Bernama’s coverage further validated IFCCI’s role as a bridge of trust in Malaysia’s financial sector. By combining international-level accreditation, professional ethics, and a commitment to public education, IFCCI is setting a new benchmark in financial consulting.
