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Straits Academy and AIM SEELL Collaborate to Develop Financial Markets Education
Straits Academy and AIM SEELL Collaborate to Develop Financial Markets Education
July 8, 2026
Singapore, July 08, 2026 - Straits Academy, an educational arm of Straits Financial Group, has formalized a strategic partnership with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) through its School of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning (SEELL) by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), marking a significant step toward advancing financial markets education and developing future financial professionals.
The collaboration brings together Straits Academy's expertise in financial markets training and reputation of AIM as one of the Philippines’ leading educational institutions. Through this partnership, both organizations aim to equip tertiary students and young professionals with practical knowledge and industry-relevant skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic financial markets.
Under the partnership, AIM-SEELL and Straits Academy will jointly deliver the AIM SEELL x STRAITS Financial Markets Professional Programmed, through a blended learning format that combines live online sessions with face-to-face classes at AIM. The programmed is designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in financial markets through a combination of academic learning and practical industry insights.
The programme will be delivered by experienced industry practitioners under the guidance of Straits Academy, combining practical industry expertise with academic learning. Participants who complete the two-unit programmed will receive AIM Alumni Status and become eligible to pursue the AIM Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Management and a Postgraduate Diploma, creating opportunities for further academic and professional development. The programme will be supported by AIM-SEELL's learning platform to enhance programme delivery and broaden access to financial markets education.
Reflecting on the collaboration, Roger Quek, CEO and Managing Director of Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd, said:
This partnership marks an exciting step forward for Straits Academy as we continue to expand our educational initiatives across the region. Through this collaboration, we look forward to working with AIM to support the development of skilled and knowledgeable finance professionals for today's financial markets
Echoing this sentiment, Professor Albert Mateo, Head of AIM-SEELL, added:
At AIM-SEELL, we believe that lifelong learning must be closely aligned with industry needs. Our collaboration with Straits Academy reflects our commitment to delivering executive education that is practical, globally relevant, and designed to help professionals build competencies that create immediate value in their organizations and careers.
Together, Straits Academy and AIM-SEELL seek to cultivate future-ready finance professionals and contribute to the continued development of the financial services sector across the region.
About Straits Academy
Straits Academy is the educational arm of Straits Financial Group (SFG), dedicated to advancing financial markets education and developing industry-ready finance professionals through practical, industry-relevant training programmes.
We are more than an academy. We are a movement of learners, thinkers, and dreamers committed to transforming financial understanding into real-world confidence. From first-time investors to seasoned traders seeking clarity in complexity, Straits Academy provides guidance, tools, and community at every step.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.straitsfinancial.com/academy
About the Asian Institute of Management
The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) is an Asian pioneer in management education. Founded in 1968 by a consortium of prominent business leaders, Philippine academic institutions, and the Harvard Business School Advisory Group, AIM is the first school in Southeast Asia to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the U.S.-based accrediting body widely recognized for setting the highest standards in business education.
AIM ranks among the top institutions in the region, including 6th in Asia in the Financial Times (FT) Open Enrollment Rankings 2026, 7th in Asia in the FT Custom Executive Education Rankings, and 2nd in Asia for Overall Program Satisfaction across the rankings. The AIM Online MBA also earned its place at 7th in Asia Pacific in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 2026 World University Online MBA Rankings, as well as 1st in the world for Class Experience. Throughout its history, the Institute has sought to empower students to thrive in challenging, rapidly shifting environments. It achieves this by encouraging a more considerate, effective, and sustainable approach to business and society.
Visit aim.edu to learn more.