Since 1978, LIA has helped financial services professionals in Ireland learn, qualify and grow. Wherever you are in your career, you'll find qualifications, CPD and a community of more than 13,000 members moving forward with you.
13,000+
members across Ireland
6,500
exam sittings a year
8
regional committees
1978
first Irish region opens in Cork
Our mission, vision and values
Mission
To shape the future of learning and development for financial services professionals: keeping our qualifications current, giving you a personal service, and helping you build the trust that supports your clients' financial wellbeing.
Vision
To be the trusted authority that raises professional standards, so every member can give excellent financial advice.
What we value
Trust
Transparency, honesty, ethics and integrity in everything you see from us.
Independence
Impartial, autonomous and authoritative, so you can rely on what we teach.
Being dynamic
Agile, open to change and quick to learn, as your profession moves on.
From 630 members to more than 13,000
LIA became independent in Ireland in 1993. See how it has grown alongside the profession.
Read our historyWho we are
The people, story and team behind LIA.
Leadership & Governance
How LIA is led, governed and represented across the country.
Regional & National Committees
Find your region and get involved locally.