IOB is a professional network of over 32,900 members who work in banking and the international financial services sector. IOB is a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD) and is a centre of excellence in the provision of specialist education to the financial services sector. A total of 6,800 people studied with IOB in the 2023/2024 academic year and we have the largest continuing professional development community in Ireland with over 25,000 registered members committed to lifelong learning. IOB has 37 corporate members, including many of Ireland's leading banking, funds and financial services organisations. IOB was founded in 1898 and is one of the oldest banking institutes in the world. The focus of the new Institute was on education. Its first goal was “to enable its members to acquire a knowledge of the theory and practice of banking, and to promote the consideration and discussion of matters of interest to the profession”. We are proud to continue this tradition as a not‐for‐profit organisation providing education for public benefit. Read more about IOB, our Council (IOB’s Board of Directors), our Committees and our Governance processes at https://iob.ie/info/governance.