The EIMF is proud to present the Financial Markets Foundation Course offered by the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA). The ICMA was established 50 years ago and is responsible for a significant contribution to the development of the international capital market by facilitating the interaction between...
Learning transfer, or the transfer of learning, refers to the effect previously learned skills and knowledge have on subsequent learning opportunities in different situations or settings. At all levels, students apply what they have learned to new experiences, problems and tasks. If such transfer of...
The European Institute of Management and Finance is now a member of EPALE, a multilingual open membership community for teachers, trainers, researchers, academics, policy makers and anyone else with a professional role in adult learning across Europe. EPALE is funded by the European Commission, as the latest development...
One of the greatest issues brought on by the ongoing financial crisis is the state of unrest in Cyprus’ employment. Based on EuroStat, Cyprus’ current unemployment rate is at 16.2%, and those who are actually employed have seen salaries being slashed and advancement prospects dwindling. A...
What does CPD mean? Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is commonly defined as “Intentionally developing the knowledge, skills and personal knowledge needed to perform professional responsibilities”. CPD obligations are common to most professions. Many professional bodies define CPD as a structured approach to learning...
An analysis from EIMF Trainer Mr Demetris Taxitaris “In general, the financial services industry on a global scale is coming under increased scrutiny, tighter monitoring and closer supervision, highlighting the importance of compliance and risk management.” Regulation and compliance issues are now having to be taken very...
Revealing The Keys The Secrets Of Business Success – a discussion with PR Smith In advance of the Boosting Business Results with SOSTAC® Digital Marketing Plans workshop in Nicosia on June 10, I spoke to the workshop leader, PR Smith, the internationally-acclaimed author, speaker, corporate advisor...
By Alexis Kyprianou Can we restore confidence in a business with an independent Board of Directors, or not? The issue is not as simple as that. Board Directors are elected by shareholders and have a legal responsibility to act in the best interests of the company without...
Research has shown that a student’s prior knowledge often confounds an educator’s best efforts to deliver a new subject accurately. A large number of findings show that learning is derived primarily from prior knowledge, and only secondarily from the presented materials. Prior knowledge can be...