Windhoek, Namibia— RMB Namibia is proud to announce its sponsorship of computer equipment towards the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) ahead of its launch of Namibia’s first Bloomberg Finance Lab, in partnership with MTC and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA). This milestone marks a transformative step in advancing financial education, investment literacy, and market analytics training in Namibia.
The Bloomberg Finance Lab will help undergraduate and graduate students build the skills needed for a career in finance. Students will have access to e-learning certification courses, including the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) course. Undergraduate and Master’s program students will also receive training on the use of the Bloomberg Terminal, and take courses on investment, risk and portfolio management. The lab will also be accessible to the university’s academic community to conduct research projects.
The establishment of the Bloomberg Finance Lab is a testament to the power of collaboration between academia, the private sector, and technology leaders in fostering innovation and industry-driven education. Ian Erlank, Head of Global Markets at RMB Namibia, said, “This sponsorship reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening financial market education and investment readiness in Namibia by ensuring students, professionals, and researchers have access to world-class financial tools and insights. It is part of how we are building a globally competitive Namibia”
As a leading corporate and investment bank, RMB Namibia is committed to fostering financial excellence by supporting initiatives that drive innovation, knowledge, and skills development in the financial sector. “We look forward to working closely to shape the next generation of financial professionals and furthering our shared vision for financial excellence,” Erlank concluded.
About RMB Namibia
RMB Namibia is part of one of the largest financial services groups (by market capitalisation) in Africa – FirstRand Bank Limited. The bank became a fully-fledged Corporate and Investment Bank in 2014 – the result of discussions between the then FNB Namibia Holdings Limited Group and RMB to set up an RMB subsidiary in-country. From humble beginnings with only four full-time staff members, RMB Namibia has grown to a team with a wealth of knowledge and advises clients on a range of products and services ranging from transactional, trade and working capital solutions to foreign exchange and global markets instruments.
About Bloomberg
Bloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, delivering trusted data, news, and insights that bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to markets. The company helps connect influential communities across the global financial ecosystem via reliable technology solutions that enable our customers to make more informed decisions and foster better collaboration.
About NUST Namibia
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is a leading institution of higher learning in Namibia, dedicated to excellence in education, research, and innovation. Established to drive knowledge creation and technological advancement, NUST offers a wide range of industry-relevant programs that equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic global economy. With a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and business, the university fosters partnerships with industry leaders to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world.
For more information contact:
Kirsty Watermeyer
Communications Manager
Kirsty.Watermeyer@fnbnamibia.com.na
