Publication: Berita Harian, p 4 Date: 29 April 2008 Headline: UOB Staff Skill Programme

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- Ctk Saida Ali, 30 tahun.

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Publication: Berita Harian, p 4 Date: 29 April 2008 Headline: UOB Staff Skill Programme

When senior officer with UOB bank Miss Saida Ali found out about the Advanced Diploma in Private Banking offered by UOB and Singapore Management University (SMU), she did not hesitate to pursue it.

Although she is aware that it's not easy to balance work, study and family, she felt strongly that increasing her own skill set was very important for her career.

"With the Diploma in Private Banking, I get a better understanding of my job scope and also the support needed by a Relationship Manager (RM). Indeed it is not easy to balance time but my husband is a great help with bringing my child out on weekends so that I can do my revision." Said Miss Saida, 30, mother of a two-year old girl.

The support received at the workplace is also encouraging.

Apart from providing dinners before class, staff attending the programme would also hold revision sessions during lunch breaks.

Last week, Miss Saida was amongst 20 UOB staff who received their diplomas from the Guest-of- Honour, Mr Heng Swee Keat, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore during a presentation ceremony held at SMU.

They are the first cohort to attend the course SMU-UOB Advanced Diploma in Private Banking.

The course runs yearly and is held twice weekly after working hours.

The programme is recognised by the Financial Industry Competency Standards (FICS) and it aims to equip participants with the technical skills required in Private Banking, such as understanding asset class and managing customers.

It is also modified to suit the needs of UOB.

Head of Private Banking, Mr Bastari Irwan, said the second cohort will start their course next month and UOB hopes to offer the opportunity to many more interested staff.

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