BIBD continues to reinforce its commitment to developing Bruneian talent through investments in learning, professional development and leadership growth, supporting the Bank’s long-term success while contributing to Brunei Darussalam’s aspirations of building a highly skilled and future-ready workforce under Brunei Vision 2035.

As Brunei’s leading financial institution, BIBD recognises that its people play a critical role in delivering value to customers, driving innovation and strengthening the nation’s financial services sector. Guided by the belief that investing in people is an investment in the future, the Bank continues to create opportunities for employees to expand their knowledge, develop new skills and gain exposure to emerging trends shaping the banking industry.

Since the beginning of 2026, employees across the organisation have participated in approximately 130 learning and development programmes spanning a broad range of disciplines, including banking and finance, Islamic finance, leadership, risk management, compliance, customer experience, digital transformation and data analytics.

BIBD remains committed to supporting local learning opportunities through programmes delivered by Bruneian institutions and training providers.

Complementing these efforts, employees also participate in internationally recognised programmes that provide exposure to the best global practices and emerging industry developments.

Among the programmes attended this year are the Cambridge Islamic Finance Leadership Programme and the Durham Islamic Finance Summer School, both of which offer participants valuable insights into the evolving financial services landscape while strengthening expertise that can be applied within the local industry. In line with its commitment to professional excellence, BIBD also supports employees in pursuing internationally recognised qualifications and certifications across key areas of expertise.

Over the years, employees have attained respected professional credentials, including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Shariah Practitioner and CIPD Chartered Fellow qualifications.

The Bank places strong emphasis on ensuring that learning extends beyond individual participants.

Employees are encouraged to share knowledge and insights gained through training, professional programmes and industry engagements, helping to strengthen capabilities across teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

Speaking on the importance of workforce development, Yang Mulia Haji Mohammad Yusri bin Haji Wahsalfelah, Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BIBD, said, “At BIBD, we believe that every investment we make in our people is ultimately an investment in the future of Brunei Darussalam.

“Developing talent is not simply about preparing individuals for the next stage of their careers. It is about building the knowledge, expertise and leadership capabilities that will strengthen organisations, industries and the nation as a whole.

“As the banking sector continues to evolve, the ability to learn, adapt and embrace change will become increasingly important.

“Our focus is on providing meaningful opportunities for our people to grow professionally, broaden their perspectives and develop capabilities that enable them to create lasting value for our customers and communities. Through continuous learning and exposure to global best practices, we are helping to nurture a highly capable workforce that will contribute not only to the future success of BIBD, but also to the continued growth, resilience and competitiveness of Brunei Darussalam in line with the Brunei Vision 2035, particularly in developing highly educated and accomplished citizens.”

BIBD’s workforce development efforts support national priorities to cultivate a highly educated, highly skilled and accomplished workforce, while strengthening capabilities in critical areas such as banking, Islamic finance, technology, cybersecurity, data analytics and leadership.

As the industry continues to transform, BIBD remains committed to empowering its people with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to succeed in a rapidly changing environment.

By investing in talent today, the Bank is helping to build a stronger organisation, a more capable workforce and a brighter future for Brunei Darussalam.