The Institute of Professional Financial Managers (IPFM) was established in 1992, provides an organization for professional, financial managers. The IPFM set out to fill the niche market between the accountancy and treasury management professions.

There has been a steady growth in the membership with several hundred applications each year. The total number of members registered is over 13,000. Members have come from over 40 countries.

There has also been a steady demand from members to be representatives in their own countries. There are over 30 such representations around the world.