The objectives of AMInstitute are to:

• promote excellence, professionalism and integrity in the directors & managers of all Mutuals; to improve their knowledge and skills with respect to their rights, duties and responsibilities; and, to promote a high standard of ethics amongst such directors & managers;

• enhance excellence and professionalism in all aspects of the governance & management of Mutuals;

• facilitate the education and professional development of Mutual directors & managers at national and regional level; and provide these services cost-effectively to members;

• uphold and maintain the philosophy and principles of the Mutuals, through networking, co-operation and the exchange of ideas among members;

• promote the management of Mutuals as a career;

• affiliate with organisations with similar objects both within and external to the Mutuals Sector; and

• ensure that directors and managers keep up-to-date with relevant legislative, economic and social matters which affect their roles and responsibilities as credit union and mutual building society directors and/or managers.