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*New home of ACT learning is launched - the [https://academy.treasurers.org/ ACT Learning Academy]. | |||
*Inaugrual Africa conference held in Nairobi, Kenya - [https://blogs.treasurers.org/engaging-with-the-human-in-human-capital-crucial-for-economies-to-live-long-and-prosper/ Engaging with the human in 'human capital']. | |||
*[https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1922602 ACT LinkedIn group] exceeds 10,000 members. | |||
*Revised version of Certificate in International Cash Management (CertICM) launched: [https://www.treasurers.org/professional-standards/qualifications/syllabi/certificate-international-cash-management New CertICM syllabus]. | *Revised version of Certificate in International Cash Management (CertICM) launched: [https://www.treasurers.org/professional-standards/qualifications/syllabi/certificate-international-cash-management New CertICM syllabus]. | ||
*New route to becoming an [[AMCT]] member launched for more experienced treasurers: [https://www.treasurers.org/professional-standards/exemptions/apel Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)]. | *New route to becoming an [[AMCT]] member launched for more experienced treasurers: [https://www.treasurers.org/professional-standards/exemptions/apel Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)]. | ||
Revision as of 10:21, 16 December 2016
2016
- New home of ACT learning is launched - the ACT Learning Academy.
- Inaugrual Africa conference held in Nairobi, Kenya - Engaging with the human in 'human capital'.
- ACT LinkedIn group exceeds 10,000 members.
- Revised version of Certificate in International Cash Management (CertICM) launched: New CertICM syllabus.
- New route to becoming an AMCT member launched for more experienced treasurers: Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
- New e-learning series First Steps in Treasury launched.
- Total views of the Treasurer's Wiki exceed 7.1 million.
- New Award in Cash Management Fundamentals launched.
2015
- ACT's qualification structure revised against the ACT Competency Framework is launched, including the Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals, Certificate in Treasury and Diploma in Treasury Management.
- The Treasurer's Handbook wiki edition is launched.
2014
- The ACT Competency Framework is launched, identifying and mapping the behavioural, business and technical skills needed for different treasury job levels, rising from junior ('tactical') to the most senior ('strategic').
2013
- The Treasurer's Wiki is launched in June.
- ACT awarded a Royal Charter[1].
- CPD scheme launched[2].
- 'Ones to Watch' published highlighting young treasurers of the future.
- BIS asks ACT to investigate barriers to developing a UK private placement market.
2012
- Inaugural ACT Cash and Treasury Management conference in Hong Kong.
- CertITM qualification embedded in the Sheffield Hallam Masters programme.
- The Treasurer magazine relaunched[3].
- ACT president appointed by BIS to Breedon group to review Finance for Business
2011
2010
- ACT Middle East Linkedin group established.
- Ownership of the ACT Linkedin group donated to the ACT by Xinkai Chen AMCT.
2009
- ACT invited by the Bank of England to chair a working group on Supply Chain Finance.
2008
- New Certificate in International Treasury Management (CertITM) launched.
- Students can opt to take individual certificate papers.
2007
- New MCT programme launched.
2006
- Modular exam system launched.
- New Certificate in Financial Maths & Modelling (CertFMM) launched.
- ACT Middle East established.
2005
- 10,000th student enrolled.
2004
- First Treasurers' Conference, attended by 400 treasury professionals.
- ACT Technical Team succeeds in inclusion of essential rules on insider trading in the Market Abuse Directive.
2003
- Resolution passed giving AMCTs the right to vote at ACT members' meetings.
- A Code of Standard Practices for Participants in the Credit Rating Process is published.
2002
- E-learning programme for CertICM launched.
- First tuition school run in Hong Kong for CertICM.
- Policy and Technical team established - focus on IAS 39 and Payments Directive.
2001
- Corporate membership introduced.
1999
- Accelerated route to AMCT offered to CIMA.
1998
- Experience route to Membership ceased. Entry becomes by exam only.
1997
- The Certificate in Cash Management launched.
- Associates recognised as members and designatory letters changed to AMCT.
1993
- ACT (Technical) and ACT (Diploma) first examined.
1992
- First European conference held in Brussels.
1989
- ACT establishes its own Part I course to be called ACT (Technical), which later becomes the AMCT exam.
- FSMD write the new Part II course; ACT (Diploma) which later becomes the MCT exam.
1988
- First Director General - Gerald Leahy - appointed.
1986
- ACT in action - first known record of ACT lobbying with effect as John Grout and Gareth Jones succeed in introducing 'permitted and exempt persons' to the Financial Services Bill 1986.
1985
- First set of students presented with their certificates and prizes at Nomura House.
1984
- ACT coat of arms and motto 'Prosperity through Stewardship' adopted.
1983
- Professional Examinations correspondence course launched.
- 36 students enrolled in the first year.
- First Annual Dinner with 183 attendees.
1979
- The Association of Corporate Treasurers is formed; inaugural meeting held at Plaisterers Hall
- First issue of The Treasurer magazine published.
1978
- Norman Tribble and Walter Woodford write 'ACT Now', setting out their ideas and a plan of action.
See also
References
- ↑ "Setting standards under Royal Charter" www.treasurers.org
- ↑ ACT Continuing Professional Development www.treasurers.org
- ↑ The Treasurer magazine www.treasurers.org
