The Guild of International Bankers

Membership Eligibility. Membership of the Company is open to all who work in the financial services community and is not confined to the banking environment. Indeed, the Company warmly welcomes those from all the many professions with close links to international finance such as fund management, audit and accountancy and public relations. Overseas membership is available for the international financial community.

Application Procedure. The Court has delegated responsibility for the management of the membership application process to the Membership Committee. Initial approval and rejection decisions are taken and acted upon by the Committee. A report on all decisions is presented to the Court Meetings for ratification.

All prospective members may download information from the website or will be sent a Membership Application Form, a Company Booklet, a paper detailing the Company's charity and educational involvement and a copy of the latest Newsletter by the Clerk. When the Application Form has been completed by the applicant, endorsed by the sponsor, and returned to the Clerk, the latter will notify the Chairman and Members of the Membership Committee of the applicant’s details and the name of the sponsor (if applicable). The Chairman and Committee Members will then vet the applicant and notify the Clerk of his/her suitability for membership of the Company. Should the Chairman and Committee Members not reach agreement, the application will be referred to the Master’s Committee who in turn may refer to the Court.

When membership is approved, the Clerk will then send a congratulatory letter on behalf of the Master, with the necessary papers or will refer the member to the relevant website page. If membership is not approved, the Clerk is to write to the applicant, notifying him/her of the decision.

Freedom of the Company. In accordance with the Ordinances of the Company, all members of the Company shall be and be deemed to be, Freemen of the Company. At the discretion of the Court, Freemen of the Company will attend a Freedom Ceremony, at which they will swear a solemn declaration and pay such dues as the Court shall from time to time decide.

The membership year runs from 1st October to 30th September and the annual subscription (quarterage) is charged on a pro rata basis (with the exception of Student Associates and Student Associates (Graduates)) for those joining during the year. Please note that in addition to the annual membership subscription, it is expected of each member that they should pay a donation into the Company’s Charitable Trust which is at least equal to their subscription but this is not mandatory and is not a requirement for Student Associates or Student Associates (Graduates). This donation is, however, essential in order to support the charitable activities of the Company.

QUARTERAGES. The Court shall from time to time decide on the quarterages to be paid but until further notice, the annual quarterages will be as follows:

	a.	Freemen with 10 years or more experience in financial services, in full-time employment and resident in the UK - £250.

	b.	Freemen with 10 years or more experience in financial services, in full-time employment and resident overseas - £125.

	c.	Freemen who are retired and aged 55 years or more - £125.

	d.	Freemen (Associates) with less than 10 years experience in financial services (usually between the age ranges of 25 – 35) in full-time employment - £125. At the age of 35, or after 10 years (whichever is the sooner) Associates will be offered full membership.

	e.	Freemen (Student Associates) in education or undergoing training in the financial services - £25.

	f.	Freemen (Student Associates (Graduates)) in full time employment but under the age of 25 - £50

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