The demand for financial compliance professionals grows with new compliance and regulation standards in Hong Kong. This programme aims to equip students with latest knowledge in financial compliance in banking and asset management. Executive Certificate in Finance and Compliance is regularly updated for the current changing regulatory landscape.

Speakers

Dr. Lam Yat-fai (林日辉) ,  CAMS, CFE, CFA, CAIA, FRM, PRM, MCSE and MCNE

Chief Data Scientist, Strategic Data Science Limited

Dr. Lam Yat-fai is the Chief Data Scientist of Strategic Data Science Limited and the Adjunct Professor of Finance, City University of Hong Kong.  He graduated from City University of Hong Kong with a Doctor of Business Administration degree and holds the CFA, CAIA, CAMS, CFE, FRM, PRM, MCSE and MCNE professional designations, specializing in the areas of machine learning, cryptocurrencies and anti-money laundering.  Before becoming a financial technologist, Dr. LAM worked for bank regulator, international bank and sovereign wealth fund.

Mr. Petrus Chan 

Mr Petrus Chan is a trained professional accountant from the big four accounting firm and he possesses a MBA degree from Oklahoma City University, USA majoring in International Commerce and Business. With over 30 years of experience working in the banking industry in Hong Kong and Australia with medium size financial institutions as well as large international banking group, he has all rounded and hands on experience in different areas of financial control, risk management as well as regulatory compliance of banks. He was the Head of Regulatory Compliance of Retail Banking and Wealth Management Asia Pacific of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd.

Mr. Michael Li

Mr. Michael Li is an qualified accountant and company secretary. He worked for different accounting firms before moving to the financial compliance industry in 2003. Since then, Michael serves as the compliance officer for multinational financial institutions in different jurisdictions. He has vast experience in compliance set up and internal control, risk management and corporate governance. Currently Michael is the Head of Compliance of a Japanese financial institution and focusing on regulatory compliance, risk management, corporate governance and global compliance policies in asset management.  He also sits in the examination board of the Hong Kong Securities Institute and the editorial board of the Journal of Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries.

 

Module 1: Financial Regulations and Compliance
1. Theoretical and applied aspects of the role of regulation and compliance in the financial services sector; Rationale for financial regulations and compliance; Type of regulation
2. Compliance principles; independence and conflicts of interest; resources and responsibilities; internal audit; cross border issues
3. Regulatory framework and process
4. Overview of regulation of Hong Kong financial industry
5. Supervision, controlled functions, customer due diligence
6. Scope of Securities and Futures Commission Ordinance (SFO); role and function of Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
7. Regulation, licensing, registration and administration functions of SFC; Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI)
8. Hong Kong Exchange (HKEx)
9. Hong Kong Banking Ordinance and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA); role of HKMA in supervision of Hong Kong banking institutions
10. International banking standards and Basel capital accords
11. Principles of relevant banking laws and the Companies Ordinance
12. Market Misconduct; Market Misconduct Tribunal; improper trading practices, disclosure standards and compliance
13. Social responsibility and ethical issues
14. Anti-money laundering controls; terrorist financing; insider dealing & prevention of financial crime
15. Current issues of the Hong Kong financial regulations and compliance

 

Module 2: Compliance in Banking and Wealth Management
1. Regulation under Hong Kong Monetary Authority – Banking Ordinance
2. Key sections of Banking Ordinance
3. Supervisory Approach (Risk-based supervisory approach + Outsourcing)
4. Code of Conduct
5. Statutory Guideline – Internal Control (include stress-testing); Capital Adequacy; Credit Risk Management; Liquidity Risk Management
6. Guidance Note – Operational Risk Management; Interest Rate Management; Technology Risk Management (include supervision of e-banking)
7. Compliance requirements in trade finance and RMB business
8. Statutory Guideline – Securities and leveraged foreign exchange business
9. Know your customer (KYC) and customer due diligence (CDD) compliance
10. Anti-Money Laundering(AML) compliance requirement in banking and wealth management
11. The role of Financial Action Task Force (FATF), IMF, European Commission and UN in AML
12. Statutory Guideline- Corporate Governance of Locally Incorporated Authorised Institutions
13. Guidance note – Credit Card Business; Reputation Risk Management and Wealth Management
14. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)

 

Module 3: Compliance in Asset Management
1. Regulatory requirements in asset management; SFC’s licensing and registration regime
2. Code of Conduct for Persons Licensed by or Registered with the SFC
3. Management, Supervision and Internal Control Guidelines for Persons Licensed by or Registered with the SFC
4. Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance; Money laundering and terrorist financing in asset management
5. Back-Office Compliance
6. SWIFT over Bloomberg
7. Fund Manager Code of Conduct
8. Authorization of Collective Investment Schemes (“CISs”); Investment requirements for CISs; Ongoing requirements for CISs
9. SFC’s special requirements for asset management industry
10. SFC’s supervisory regime for trustees; custodians and investment companies
11. Authorization, investment and ongoing requirements for MPF products
12. Market misconduct and related offences under the Securities and Futures Ordinance
13. Case studies on malpractices and improper trading

 

Assessment Criteria

Each module will be assessed by one individual written assignment. All assessments will be in English.

Attendance Requirement

Student are required to achieve at least 70% in attendance for each module to complete the whole programme.

Venue: Causeway Bay/ Admiralty

Schedule is subject to change.**

Module 1: Financial Regulations and Compliance 

Lecture	Date		Time
1	8 Jan 2025	Wed	7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2	15 Jan 2025	Wed	7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
3	22 Jan 2025	Wed	7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
4	5 Feb 2025	Wed	7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
5	12 Feb 2025	Wed	7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

Module 2: Compliance in Banking and Wealth Management (TBC)

 

Module 3: Compliance in Asset Management (TBC)

 

Award   

Upon satisfactory completion of the whole programme, students will be awarded “Executive Certificate in Finance and Compliance” within the HKU System through HKU SPACE.

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Duration

• Duration: Approximately 4 months
  Lecture Hours: 15 hours per module
  Medium of Instruction: English

Application Fee

HK$150 (non-refundable)

Course Fee

• HK$3000 per module
• HK$9000 per programme

Applicants shall:

(a)    hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized university or equivalent; or

(b)   hold an Associate Degree/ a Higher Diploma or equivalent, and have at least 2 years of work experience; or

(c)    hold relevant professional qualifications.

Applicants with other qualifications and substantial senior level work experience will be considered on individual merits.

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Enrolment Method

1. Complete the application form.

2. Submit the application form with the following documents:

(a) CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of all relevant academic and/or professional qualifications (please also bring along the originals of these documents for certification at HKU SPACE enrollment center);

(b) copy of HKID card / passport and visa (if applicable); and

(c) a non-refundable application fee of HK$150 by credit card / by crossed cheque made payable to “HKU SPACE”.

 

The complete set of application forms with all relevant supporting documents may be submitted in person to any HKU SPACE enrollment centers.

Applicants may also pay the course / application fee by VISA or Master Card including "HKUSPACE Master Card" at any HKUSPACE enrolment Centre.

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Notes

1. Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances, subject to the School's discretion.
2. In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries of the relevant subject area for details.
3. Fees and places on courses cannot be transferred from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of $120 will be levied on approved transfers.
4. Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
5. For additional copies of receipts, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a completed form and a crossed cheque for $30 per copy made payable to "HKU SPACE". Such copies will normally only be issued at the end of a course.
6. Classes are expected to be held at HKU SPACE learning centers. The health and safety of our students is our top priority. If the situation in Hong Kong requires, HKU SPACE reserves the right to move some classes to other locations, including online teaching platforms.