IIM Ranchi Launches ‘Executive Program in Advanced Financial Planning & Digital Finance’ with FPSB India

2026-07-12 08:34:37 Education

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Ranchi, 12th March 2026: FPSB India, the Indian subsidiary of Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd., USA launches the ‘Executive Program in Advanced Financial Planning & Digital Finance’ (with CFP® Fast Track Pathway) in collaboration with IIM Ranchi. This partnership is designed for working professionals aspiring to earn the globally recognised CFP® certification and build advanced professional capabilities in personal finance.

Designed for working professionals, this hybrid programme combines the technical rigour of the CFP® certification curriculum with IIM Ranchi’s academic strength in financial analytics, artificial intelligence, sustainable finance, and digital transformation.

Participants will gain deep expertise across financial analytics and AI-driven wealth planning, behavioural finance, alternative investments, sustainable finance and ESG frameworks, global regulations and compliance, digital finance strategy, and portfolio engineering.

Speaking on the collaboration, Mr. Chandrakant Sureka, CEO (Interim), FPSB India said, “This partnership represents a progressive step in strengthening the financial planning ecosystem in India. By integrating global CFP® standards with advanced digital finance capabilities, we aim to equip professionals with future-ready competencies that combine ethics, technology, and client-centric advisory excellence.”

Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Director, IIM Ranchi, added, “At IIM Ranchi, we are committed to developing leaders who can navigate complexity with competence and integrity. This collaboration with FPSB India reflects our focus on integrating academic excellence with professional standards. By combining advanced digital finance, analytics, and AI with the globally respected CFP® pathway, this programme is designed to prepare professionals to lead the next phase of innovation and responsibility in wealth management and financial advisory.”

The programme is seamlessly aligned to the CFP® certification framework, integrating academic rigor with globally benchmarked financial planning competencies. Launched in collaboration with Indian Institute of Management Ranchi and FPSB India, it bridges premier management education with international professional standards. The curriculum is structured to equip participants with the technical expertise, ethical grounding, and practical application skills required to pursue the CFP® certification pathway with confidence. For more details of the program, click here:Executive Education & Consultancy - IIM Ranchi

About FPSB India

FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. USA (FPSB ), the global standards-setting and certification body for the financial planning profession. FPSB serves as the worldwide steward of professional standards in financial planning, establishing, upholding, and promoting rigorous competency, ethical, and practice standards for the profession.

FPSB owns and awards the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in more than 29 territories globally. The CFP® certification represents the highest standard of excellence in personal financial planning and is globally recognized as the mark of professionalism in the field.

In India, FPSB India carries the same mandate towards the profession and develops, delivers, and administers the CFP® certification program, ensuring it aligns with international standards while addressing the evolving needs of the Indian financial ecosystem. Through comprehensive education, rigorous assessment, relevant work experience requirements, and a strong emphasis on ethics, FPSB India prepares competent, ethical, and client-focused financial planning professionals.

Committed to advancing financial planning as a respected profession in India, FPSB India plays a pivotal role in strengthening the country’s financial services landscape and promoting financial well-being across communities.

About IIM Ranchi

Indian Institute of Management Ranchi (IIM Ranchi), established in 2009 by the Government of India, is one of the country’s leading management institutes under the prestigious IIM network. Known for its academic excellence and emphasis on leadership development, IIM Ranchi offers a variety of programs including MBA,MBA–BA (Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics),MBA-HR, Executive MBA, PhD, and Executive Education. The Institute is committed to fostering ethical, inclusive, and innovative leaders through a curriculum that blends theory with real-world relevance. With a strong focus on research, consultancy, and interdisciplinary learning, IIM Ranchi encourages intellectual growth and industry engagement. Its Centres of Excellence and active student bodies drive a culture of collaboration and impact. Located in an emerging educational hub, IIM Ranchi plays a vital role in shaping responsible managers and contributing to nation-building through education, research, and thought leadership.