advisers. It also offers continuing professional development (CPD) and executive qualifications and programmes which can lead to chartered status. International centres and partnerships The London Institute of Banking & Finance works in partnership with institutes and banks around the world. It is an active member of the International Chamber of Commerce, with senior members of staff contributing to several ICC taskforces. Abu Dhabi Global Markets Academy (ADGMA) Since 2017, The London Institute of Banking & Finance has been working in partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Markets Academy. ADGMA and the Institute set up a Learning Centre to support the education of young Emirati professionals seeking to develop careers in banking and financial services that lead to senior management. The Learning Centre also publishes research, contributes to debates and forums and provides peer-to-peer engagement opportunities. Singapore The London Institute of Banking & Finance also has an office in Singapore where it works in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce Academy and the Institute of Banking and Finance. University college A registered educational charity, incorporated by royal charter, The London Institute of Banking & Finance is the only banking institute in the world with degree-awarding powers and its own university college. As well as working with the leading UK major banks to deliver learning and development training, and apprenticeship degrees, it offers specialist bachelor's degrees in Banking & Finance and Finance, Investment & Risk Management and an MSc in Banking & Finance. Financial education in schools A pioneer and champion of financial education, The London Institute of Banking & Finance offers Financial Capability qualifications specifically designed for 14 to 19-year-olds in the UK. The purpose of these qualifications is twofold: to enable young people to understand and manage their own finances for life to inspire young people to consider a career in banking and finance. Initiatives and programmes Research centres and thought leadership In 2019 The London Institute of Banking & Finance set up two research centres – the Centre for Digital Finance and Banking and the Centre for Sustainable finance. The scope of the centre's work is global and addresses the interests and concerns of market participants including commercial and development banks, investors, governments, corporations or regulators. Student Investor Challenge The Student Investor Challenge is an investment competition for 14 to 19 year olds, run by The London Institute of Banking & Finance. Tens of thousands of students register each