IFS Professional Memberships

Membership Grades

The IFS offers professional membership for people who work in the financial services industry. There are four grades of membership available to individuals and organisations:

Member

All that is required for this grade of membership is that the applicant works in the financial services industry.

Associate

This grade of membership is for people who have:

• worked in the financial services industry for at least two years;
• completed an IFS course eg a Certificate IV in Financial Services or Diploma of Financial Services; or
• other professional qualifications relevant to the financial services industry.

An Associate of the IFS may use the letters “AIFS” to denote their membership status.

Fellow

This is our highest grade of personal membership and applies for people who have either:

• been an Associate member of the IFS for more than 5 years and have attained substantial work experience during that time; OR
• have relevant qualifications for the financial services industry and are employed in a senior position in the industry.

A Fellow of the IFS may use the letters “FIFS” to denote their membership status.

Corporate

Any financial services organisation or organisation associated with, or supporting the financial services industry can apply for Corporate membership.

Benefits of IFS Membership

Membership entitles individuals and organisations to the following:

• A laminated certificate displaying your membership status.
• Associates and Fellows can use letters after their name – AIFS and FIFS.
• IFS publications – Course Handbooks, Student Achievement Reports and Annual Reports.
• Notification of discounted financial services conferences and forums throughout the year with the chance to win a ‘free pass’ to attend.

Please call us on 02 9283 5999.

IFS Constitution

A copy of the new IFS Constitution, as of 1 January, 2011, is now available, please click here.

Linda Rodden

Secretary