For professional qualifications and membership, you’ll still know us as LIBF, part of Walbrook.
Since 1879, our institution has prepared professionals for careers in finance, business, and technology. Over the years, our name has evolved to reflect our growth – most recently as The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF).
Today, we are Walbrook Institute London. This name better represents the breadth of our education while honouring our long-standing connection to the City of London and financial expertise.
If you studied with us under a previous name, your qualifications remain valid and respected. We also continue to use "LIBF, part of Walbrook" for our professional qualifications in financial and mortgage advice, and in trade and transaction banking. This page explains what our name change means for you.
If you hold a degree or a qualification from LIBF – or any of our previous names – it remains fully recognised by employers, professional bodies, and universities.
Your certificate, transcripts, and academic records remain valid. You do not need to take any action – your degree or qualification is still backed by the same institution.
If an employer or university queries your qualification, you can direct them to this page or contact us for verification.
Here's how our name has changed over time:
2025: Walbrook Institute London
2016: The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF)
2013: ifs University College
1997: The Institute of Financial Services (IFS)
1987: The Chartered Institute of Bankers
1879: The Institute of Bankers
We chose the name Walbrook Institute London to reflect our continued evolution beyond finance into business, technology, and digital innovation, while staying rooted in our historic financial expertise.
The name is inspired by the Walbrook River, which once flowed through the heart of London’s financial district. Like this hidden waterway that helped shape the city’s commercial success, our institution has long supported professionals in shaping the future of their industries.
While our name has changed, our focus remains the same: career-ready education, flexible learning, and global recognition.
While our institution is now Walbrook Institute London, we continue to use the LIBF name for our professional financial qualifications and membership services. This means:
If you earned a banking or finance qualification under LIBF, it is still recognised.
Future students pursuing finance-related professional qualifications will see the LIBF name on their certificates.
This allows us to maintain our well-respected banking and finance credentials while expanding into new areas of education.
We understand that some alumni may need to explain the name change to employers or universities. To ensure recognition:
We publicly announced the change through a media release and social media.
We contacted employers we work with directly to inform them of the transition.
Our website will has content and redirects in place so visitors searching for LIBF will still find us.
We continue to use the LIBF name for professional banking and finance qualifications, ensuring it remains well established in the industry.
Our name has changed, but our history, values, and future direction remain the same.
Get to know Walbrook – who we are, what we offer, and how our career-focused degrees and professional qualifications help you build your future.
See how more than 145 years of educational evolution – from the Institute of Bankers to Walbrook Institute London – informs our mission today.
