ABA continues to organize short-term visiting programs under which member bank executives from developing or emerging economies will visit member banks in more advanced countries for the purpose of studying and undergoing training on specific aspects of the operations and facilities of the more advanced host banks. The idea is to give the visitors the opportunity to (i) enhance and upgrade their technical skills and knowledge in specific areas such as international banking, treasury activities, investment, and foreign exchange in the distinct and peculiar social, economic and business environment of the host country, and (ii) gain first-hand knowledge of the operations, systems and work procedures of the host bank’s various line departments.

The ABA, in conjunction with selective banking and finance training institutions, is preparing expert-base web seminars on subjects of interest to members. These webminars will be broadcast are specific times live and participants will be able to interact with the host from their own computers. Also, ABA is preparing training videos in the areas of banking and finance that can be viewed at anytime. ABA is now in the process of selecting the most appropriate training programs according to the professional needs expressed in the recent ABA survey.