Palestinian Banking Institute المعهد المصرفي الفلسطيني

What Palestinian Banking Institute المعهد المصرفي الفلسطيني does

The Palestinian Banking Institute (المعهد المصرفي الفلسطيني, PBI) is a non-profit training institution established in 1999 by decision of the Palestinian Monetary Authority (PMA) in cooperation with the Palestinian banking sector. Headquartered in Ramallah with a branch in Gaza, the institute operates as the sector's de facto capacity-building body, governed by a General Assembly of 14 members representing the PMA and all operating banks in Palestine, with a Board of Directors chaired by the Governor of the PMA. Its mission is the development and training of human resources across banking, finance, insurance, and adjacent compliance/technology domains for the Palestinian market.

PBI's core offerings span four program categories — training programs, professional certificates (CAMS, CISA, CIA, CRS, ACI Dealing, Security+, ISO 22301, Islamic Banking Professional Certificate), diplomas (Banking Qualification, Financial and Banking Arbitration, Mini Banking Qualification), and workshops — supplemented by an internal Training Management System (TMS) at tms.pbi.ps built by Newsoft. Since its founding, PBI has delivered approximately 1,641 training programs and trained about 28,000 banking and financial personnel. Curriculum topics span credit management, risk management, AML/CFT compliance, Islamic banking, electronic payment systems (SWIFT, Visa/MasterCard, Palestine National Switch, POS/ATM), cybersecurity, digital transformation, and applied AI tools. Delivery is multi-channel: in-person at PBI premises, on-site at external venues across Palestinian cities (Nablus, Hebron, Bethlehem), via Zoom, and at regional venues in Jordan.

PBI's business model is professional-services training fees set per program, with a two-tier pricing structure: member institutions (the PMA and its ~13 operating banks) pay discounted rates, while non-member institutions pay full rates. Per-program fees range from approximately $100 for short workshops to $1,200 for the Islamic Banking Professional Certificate. The institute is funded through these training fees, member-institution patronage, and partnerships with academic institutions (Arab American University, Al-Quds University, An-Najah National University) and international training providers (Dale Carnegie, Informa Connect). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Palestinian Banking Institute المعهد المصرفي الفلسطيني

Legal name

Palestinian Banking Institute

Website

https://pbi.ps

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Palestinian Banking Institute (المعهد المصرفي الفلسطيني) is a non-profit training institution established in 1999 by the Palestinian Monetary Authority, delivering professional certification, diploma, and workshop programs to Palestinian banking, finance, and insurance sector personnel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Services (Non-Banking) (EDABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finance, Banking & Capital Markets (EDAAAPAG)

Keywords

• Banking sector training
• Professional certifications
• Financial education
• Capacity building programs
• Compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramallah

HQ country

Palestinian Territories

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: Revenue generated from training program fees charged to participants, with differentiated pricing for member institutions versus non-member institutions. Programs range from 100-1200 USD depending on program type and duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Palestinian Banking Institute is a non-profit training institution that delivers professional development, capacity-building, and certification programs for the Palestinian banking and financial sector. It offers training programs, workshops, professional certificates (CAMS, CISA, CIA, CRS, ACI Dealing, CompTIA Security+, ISO 22301, Islamic Banking Professional Certificate), and diplomas (Banking Qualification, Financial and Banking Arbitration) covering banking operations, risk management, compliance, Islamic banking, electronic payment systems, digital transformation, and AI applications. Since 1999 it has trained approximately 28,000 personnel through 1,641 programs.

Product overview

Palestinian Banking Institute operates as a unified training institution offering multiple interconnected programs: core training programs across banking, finance, and professional development (1,641+ programs trained to 28,000+ personnel), professional certification preparation (CAMS, ACI, CIA, CRS), specialized diplomas (Banking Qualification, Financial Arbitration), and workshops. The institute also operates a Training Management System (TMS) platform for administrative purposes. Programs cover banking operations, credit management, electronic payment systems, Islamic banking, compliance, risk management, and emerging technologies including AI applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained approximately 28,000 banking and financial personnel since establishment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Arab American UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2025Cooperation agreement signed to enhance applied education and develop Palestinian youth capacities. The agreement aims to strengthen practical education and develop youth capabilities.
• Palestinian Monetary Authority (سلطة النقد الفلسطينية)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner that established the institute by decision and provides ongoing oversight and patronage. Represents the regulatory authority overseeing the banking sector in Palestine.
• Operating Banks in PalestinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember institutions forming the General Assembly of the institute, including: Palestine Monetary Authority, AIB, Bank of Palestine, Cairo Amman Bank, Islamic Bank (ISBK), Jordan Ahli Bank, Jordan Bank, Housing Bank, Palestine Islamic Bank, Quds Bank, The National Bank, Al Safi Bank, and Eastern Arab Bank.
• Al-Quds UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner institution shown in the partners section.
• An-Najah National UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner institution shown in the partners section.
• Dale Carnegie TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational training partner shown in the partners section.
• Informa ConnectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal company partnering with the institute to implement specialized training programs in artificial intelligence for HR professionals. News from April 2026 indicates collaboration on AI training programs.
• Palestinian Arbitrators AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for launching the Financial and Banking Arbitration Diploma program at the institute's Ramallah premises.
• Turkish Banks AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrengthening cooperation through participation in the Third Global Islamic Economy Summit.
• Turkish Islamic Banks AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrengthening cooperation through participation in the Third Global Islamic Economy Summit.
• Jordanian Banking Studies InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrengthening cooperation through participation in the Third Global Islamic Economy Summit.
• Association of Jordanian BanksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrengthening cooperation through participation in the Third Global Islamic Economy Summit.
• National Vocational Training and Technical Education AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeeting in July 2026 between the institute's General Manager Dr. Akram Hamdan and Authority President Dr. Rabah Marar to explore joint cooperation opportunities.
• Ramallah and Al-Bireh Chamber of Commerce and IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducting joint workshop programs under the cooperation agreement, including Balanced Scorecard workshop on institutional excellence.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists): Global certification body for AML/compliance professionals (CAMS). PBI is an authorized CAMS training provider, but ACAMS itself is a structural alternative channel that could bypass local institutes via online certification.
• Informa Connect: Global professional training and events company. Listed as a PBI partner for AI training programs, but also operates competing executive training programs in financial services across MENA directly.

Direct peers

• Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI): Central Bank of Egypt-affiliated training institute offering banking certifications, executive programs, and professional development. Comparable in regulatory structure, scope, and target audience across the MENA banking sector.
• Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF): Leading MENA banking training institute offering professional certifications, executive education, and Islamic finance programs. Closely comparable in scope (banking-specific professional training), international accreditations, and corporate training delivery model.
• Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS): Central bank-affiliated banking training institute in Kuwait offering professional certifications and specialized banking programs. Directly comparable as a regulatory-backed MENA banking training body with similar curriculum breadth.
• Saudi Institute of Banking (SIB / Saudi Central Bank Training): Saudi Arabia's central bank-affiliated banking training institution. Comparable as a large-scale MENA banking training institute with regulatory sponsorship, professional certification programs, and corporate training for bank employees.
• Jordanian Banking Studies Institute (Institute of Banking Studies - Jordan): Jordan's central bank-affiliated banking training institute offering professional certifications, diplomas, and specialized banking programs. Directly comparable as a MENA banking training body with regulatory patronage and similar program portfolio (Islamic banking, AML, risk).
• Turkish Banks Association Training Center (TBA Academy): Turkish banks association's training arm offering banking-specific professional programs. Comparable as a banking-sector training institute; PBI explicitly partners with TBA on Islamic banking initiatives.

Regional players

• Association of Banks in Lebanon (ABL) - Training Programs: Lebanese banking association offering professional development and certification programs for member banks. Comparable as a banking-association-affiliated training body serving a MENA market, though not a standalone institute like PBI.

Emerging players

• Dale Carnegie Training: Global corporate training provider focused on leadership, sales, and professional development. Listed as a PBI partner, and competes for the same leadership/management training budget PBI addresses through its leadership and management programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pbi.pal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palestinian-banking-institute

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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