Client AcquisitionSubsidies Available

Building Trust, Winning Clients

A practical client acquisition programme built around credibility, structured needs discovery and a relationship-led approach to prospecting, objections and follow-up.

6 ModulesIntensive WorkshopPublic or in-house delivery
Building Trust, Winning Clients
— Programme Modules

Six modules, built to be used immediately.

  1. 01

    Understanding Modern Client Acquisition

    • The changing client acquisition environment
    • Moving from transactional selling to relationship-led engagement
    • Understanding the client acquisition journey
    • Identifying opportunities and prospective client segments
  2. 02

    Building Trust and Credibility

    • What creates trust in professional relationships
    • Establishing credibility during early interactions
    • First impressions and professional presence
    • Building rapport without appearing overly sales-driven
  3. 03

    Needs Discovery

    • Understanding stated and underlying client needs
    • Structured questioning techniques
    • Active listening
    • Identifying priorities, concerns and motivations
  4. 04

    Communicating Value

    • Moving from product features to client relevance
    • Structuring a clear value proposition
    • Connecting solutions to identified needs
    • Communicating with clarity and confidence
  5. 05

    Managing Objections

    • Understanding the reasons behind objections
    • Differentiating concerns from resistance
    • Clarifying and responding constructively
    • Maintaining trust during difficult conversations
  6. 06

    Follow-Up and Relationship Development

    • Building an effective follow-up process
    • Maintaining engagement without over-communicating
    • Developing referrals and introductions
    • Moving from acquisition to long-term relationship management
— What You Will Be Able To Do
  • Apply a structured approach to client acquisition
  • Establish trust and credibility during prospect interactions
  • Use questioning and listening techniques to uncover client needs
  • Communicate value in a client-centred manner
  • Respond constructively to common objections
  • Develop more effective follow-up and relationship-building strategies

Who should attend

Financial advisers, insurance agency leaders, bank and wealth advisory teams, and corporate or SME leaders whose results depend on trust.

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— Fees & IBF Funding

The Fees

This programme is eligible for Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF) funding support for eligible Singaporeans and PRs, subject to IBF criteria.

Full Fees

S$3,400

Standard course fee, before subsidies.

After IBF SubsidySave 50%

S$1,700

Singaporeans Aged Below 40 & PRs

After IBF SubsidySave 70%

S$1,020

Singaporeans Aged 40 & Above

Subsidies are subject to IBF approval and eligibility.

— IBF Accreditation

Course Evaluation & Assessment

The IBF Standards Training Scheme ("IBF-STS") provides funding for training and assessment courses accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services — available for both self-sponsored and company-sponsored individuals.

Participants during an assessment workshop
IBF-STS

Accredited & funding-eligible

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About IBF Certification

This course addresses Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) under the Skills Framework for Financial Services. Participants are encouraged to access the IBF MySkills Portfolio (ibf.org.sg/myskills-portfolio) to track their training progress and skills acquisition.

You can apply for IBF Certification after fulfilling the required number of TSCs for the selected job role. Find out more at ibf.org.sg/why-be-ibf-certified.

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Eligible Individuals

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents, physically based in Singapore, who have successfully completed an IBF-STS accredited course (including passing all relevant assessments and examinations).

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Eligible Companies

Singapore-based Financial Institutions regulated by MAS (licensed or exempt from licensing by MAS), and FinTech firms certified by the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA).

More on funding support: ibf.org.sg/programmes/IBF-STS

Next Step

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