LIBF has a proud 145-year history, and this new name reflects our successful expansion beyond offering traditional banking and finance qualifications. It acknowledges our growing presence in fields with workforce gaps like business management and digital technology, while maintaining our acclaimed financial education offering under the LIBF brand.
A name inspired by London’s heritage
Our new name draws inspiration from the historic River Walbrook, which once flowed through the heart of the City of London, passing beneath what is now the Bank of England. Just as this ancient waterway was crucial to London's development as a centre of commerce and industry, Walbrook Institute London represents our evolution in shaping professional education for the digital age.
Founded in 1879 within the Square Mile, our roots are deeply embedded in London’s financial heritage. The adoption of the Walbrook name maintains this strong connection to our birthplace and financial origins, while symbolising the flow of knowledge into new territories, much like the river that once served as a vital artery of London's commerce.
Meeting workforce needs in business, technology, and digital innovation
Steve Hill, CEO and Vice-Chancellor of LIBF, commented on the significance of the rename:
Our transition to Walbrook Institute London recognises the natural evolution of our educational offering. Just as the River Walbrook was essential to London's growth as a global financial centre, our institution has grown beyond its traditional roots to embrace the interconnected worlds of finance, technology, and digital innovation. This new identity better reflects who we are today and our vision for the future.
Steve Hill
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer, Walbrook
Empowering professionals with 24/7 online learning
At the heart of our success is the commitment to learner-centric education. Walbrook Institute London’s proven flexible learning model enables professionals to upskill while balancing career and personal commitments, offering 24/7 access to learning resources, virtual classrooms, and on-demand content. This approach has already helped thousands of students globally advance their careers in both financial and technology sectors.
Our learner-centric model has been key to our successful expansion into new areas," added Hill. "The new Walbrook Institute London name reflects our commitment to continuing this approach. It shows how we’re embracing innovative teaching methods that allow learners to study at their own pace and on their terms, while recognising our home in The City.
Steve Hill
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer, Walbrook
Walbrook: evolving with the needs of our students
The rename to Walbrook Institute London marks a significant milestone in our evolution, which began in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers. While we have changed names over the years, more recently we were known as the London Institute of Banking & Finance (later shortened to LIBF).
The organisation's growth has mirrored the City of London's development as a global financial hub, and this rename reflects our established position in preparing professionals for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow's world.
The LIBF name continues in financial education
While the institution will operate as Walbrook Institute London, our professional financial qualifications will continue under"LIBF, Part of Walbrook”, maintaining our trusted position as a leading provider of banking and finance education.
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