Institute of Bankers in Scotland Formed

Teresa Kearney, better known as Mother Kevin, is born in Knockenrahan, Co. Wicklow

John Buchan, Novelist and statesman, born in Perth.

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Oldest professional banking institute in the world

Founded on July 06, 1875 as the Institute of Bankers in Scotland, with the aim of improving the qualifications of those engaged in banking and to improve their status and influence.

Andrew William Kerr is appointed the first secretary.

In 1976, a first royal charter was awarded and it became the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland

Headquarters

Drumsheugh House, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Website

Chartered Banker Institute Website