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IIBF to launch diploma in banking & finance Indian Institute for Banking and Finance (IIBF), a premier training body promoted by public sector banks, is all set to launch a three-paper online diploma course in banking and finance. The institute is expected to offer it in the next academic session starting May-June 2007. "Even as there are a number of courses offered in banking for mid-career or junior executives, this will help in preparing a fresher with principles and practices of banking before they join a bank, said R Bhaskaran, CEO, IIBF. The institute will be soon introducing certificate courses in asset liability management, retail banking and risk management for working bank executives.