Founded by the New York Stock Exchange, the New York Institute of Finance is an American higher education company that provides top level continuing education to professionals in the finance industry and corporations worldwide. An independently-held business, NYIF offers a vast array of courses ranging from introductory to advanced, as well as a number of professional designations that build careers through expertise. Some of the world’s leading financial institutions, central banks and regulatory bodies are clients of the Institute. The Institute owns the trademark "Where Wall Street Goes to School".