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Banker Postgraduate Diploma in Credit Management for Certified Banker QF Level 6 (QR registration no. 16/001005/L6)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management for Certified Banker QF Level 6 (QR registration no. 16/001007/L6)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Treasury Management for Certified Banker QF Level 6 (QR registration no. 16/001006/L6)

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Certified Banker (Stage II) Professional Diploma for Certified Banker QF Level 5 (QR registration no. 16/001004/L5)

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Certified Banker (Stage I) Advanced Diploma for Certified Banker QF Level 4 (QR registration no. 16/001001/L4)

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#The qualification is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), with validity from 1 December 2016 to 30 November 2020.

*The Professional and Postgraduate Diploma Programs for Certified Banker are Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) based programmes.

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Pursuing a Professional Banking Qualification For those wishing to pursue a successful banking career in Hong Kong, attaining HKIB accredited professional qualifications is a sign of commitment to reaching the highest standards. With the banking industry increasing in complexity and evolving at a fast rate, individuals with a badge of excellence will stand out. The depth and ongoing development of the HKIB qualifications ensures clear credentials for high achievers.

Recognition of HKIB Professional Banking Qualifications The professional qualifications offered by HKIB have received solid market recognition. Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) Subjects Integrated The programmes of Certified Banker cover both generic and specialist topics, and integrate subjects from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF). It is an enhancement of the Associate of The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (AHKIB) qualification, which was launched over two decades ago. Qualifications Framework by HKCAAVQ Certified Banker contains three programmes in progressive QF levels (i.e. Advanced Diploma, Professional Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma). Candidates should begin with the Advanced Diploma Program for Certified Banker (QF Level4). All three programmes have been quality assured by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualification (HKCAAVQ) and are recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF). Postgraduate Diploma for Certified Banker is the only banking qualification accredited at QF Level 6 in Hong Kong, which is benchmark to a Master’s Degree. The Professional and Postgraduate Diploma Programs for Certified Banker are Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) based programmes. The learning content is encompassing all relevant Units of Competency (UoCs) drawn from the SCS of banking industry.

Becoming a Certified Banker (CB) Obtaining Certified Banker (CB) requires 3 CB Stages to be completed progressively. For Stage I, candidates are required to complete 1 Core Subject and 2 Elective Subjects. In CB (Stage II) candidates choose 2 Elective Subjects and for the final Stage they are required to complete 2 subjects from one of 3 specialised streams and a case study examination. Training Programmes and Examinations:

Before proceeding to the examinations of the required subjects in each stage, candidates must first complete the respective subject

training programmes. Upon completion of the required training programmes and examinations, candidates will be awarded a diploma.

Upon successful election, candidates are entitled to use respective CB designations recognising their achievement at each stage, and

proceed to the next stage. Details of training programmes and examinations are available in “CB Handbook” listed in HKIB website.

Working Experience Requirement:

Participants will be awarded the professional banking qualification designation of

Certified Banker (Stage I) after accumulating 1 year of relevant working experience in the banking and financial field. Certified Banker (Stage II) after accumulating 2 years of relevant working experience in the banking and financial field.

Certified Banker after accumulating 3 years of relevant working experience in the banking and financial field. Continuing Professional Development:

All CB holders are required to comply with HKIB Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme. Each individual must fulfill

5 CPD hours (CB (Stage I)) / 15 CPD hours (CB (stage II)) and CB) every calendar year (1 January to 31 December).

Suitable For The CB is suitable for current banking and financial practitioners as well as post-secondary full time students who wish to

build a stronger professional foundation in order to deepen their banking industry knowledge.

Entry Requirements Candidates must be an HKIB Individual Member and hold:

A Bachelor’s Degree awarded by a recongised university or equivalent; OR

An Associate Degree / Higher Diploma in Banking and Finance area; OR

Relevant professional qualifications; OR Mature applicant (aged 21 or above) with either

At least 5 years of banking and finance working experience; OR

2 years of banking and finance working experience with recommendation of employer1; OR

Registered HKIB student members2 or post-secondary full time students

Note 1: The recommended staff member should have the knowledge and skills to complete the training activities and achieve the intended learning outcomes. The employer should make the recommendation based on the competency of the potential learner. For example, in addition to 2 years of banking and finance experience, the recommended staff member also possesses other relevant traits and skills such as exhibiting a strong work ethic or transferable skills that the employer finds desirable. The recommendation may also include comments on the career advancement prospects of the staff member. Note 2: Student Members such as university undergraduates can enroll in the Advanced Diploma for Certified Banker before they graduate. Upon graduation, Student Members can continue to pursue the Professional Diploma for CB, and also attain the respective CB designation after fulfilling the requirement on working experience.

Medium of Programme Classroom training with combination of Cantonese and English. All the examination questions are set in English only.

Please visit HKIB website for CB Handbook

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Application Please visit the HKIB website for application details of membership, training programme and examination.

Contact Us Address : 3/F Guangdong Investment Tower, 148 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong Fax : (852) 2544 9946

Telephone : (852) 2153 7800 Email : [email protected]

CB Certified Banker

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With 3 years banking or finance related working experience

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CB Postgraduate Diploma in

Credit / Treasury / Operations Management for Certified Banker <QF level 6>

SPECIALIST STREAM

Complete TWO subjects from any ONE of the specialist streams and

attain a pass in the case study examination of the respective specialist stream

Credit Management Treasury Management Operations Management

Bank Lending Credit Risk

Management

Bank Asset and Liability Management

Treasury Markets and Operations

Banking Law and Practice

Operational Risk Management

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CB (Stage II) Professional Diploma for Certified Banker <QF level 5>

ELECTIVE

Complete any TWO Elective Subjects

Corporate Finance Services

Finance of International Trade

Business and People Management

Management of Information Systems in Banking

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CB (Stage I) Advanced Diploma for Certified Banker <QF level 4>

CORE + ELECTIVE

Complete ONE Core Subject and TWO Elective Subjects

Core Subject

Banking Services and Professional Ethics

Elective Subjects

Fundamentals of Accounting and Law in Banking

Financial Systems and Risk Management

ECF(Core level): Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism

[AML/CFT]

mailto:[email protected]

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Programme Content

CB (Stage I) With 1 year banking or finance related working experience

Advanced Diploma for Certified Banker <QF Level 4>

Core Subject - Banking Services and Professional Ethics

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, candidates should be able to: • Evaluate the implications of the regulatory framework which

governs the operations of authorised financial institutions in

Hong Kong ;

• Interpret and apply the banks’ guidelines which are

applicable to the different aspects of banking services and

operations in the banking services industry;

• Explain the definitions of ethics in business and how the

code of ethics is related to the day-to-day work of the

banking professionals;

• Identify the requirements of professional ethical roles in the

banking services industry.

Programme Outlines Part I - Banking Services & Operations

An Overview of Banking Services • Risk Management in Banking Services

• Retail and Corporate Banking Services

• Treasury and Banking Operations

Part II - Professional Ethics

• Introduction to Ethics and Social

Responsibilities

• Ethics & the Corporation and the Individuals

• Ethical Dilemmas & Corporate Governance

• Business Ethics & Internal Control

Elective Subject 1 - Financial Systems and Risk Management

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, candidates should be able to: • Distinguish the key differences in financial systems in major

financial markets

• Articulate the different roles performed by central banks and

financial institutions and the risk issues faced by the banking

industry nowadays

• Understand the risk management process in the banking

sector and relate the process in their day-to-day work

• Explain the rationale for financial regulation and the

compliance requirements in the financial system

Programme Outlines Part I - Financial Systems and Markets

• Financial Systems

• Financial Markets

• Financial Institutions

Part II - Risk Management in Banking

• Introduction & Process of Managing Risk

• Requirement and Structuring of Risk

Management

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Programme Content

CB (Stage I) With 1 year banking or finance related working experience

Advanced Diploma for Certified Banker <QF Level 4>

Elective Subject 2 - Fundamentals of Accounting and Law in Banking

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, participants should be able to: • Select the right course of actions based on understanding

on the wide range of legal principles and concepts

applicable to banking practices;

• Handle different transactions of negotiable instruments

independently based on understanding of the laws and

documentation related to these ;

• Review the regulatory framework and identify relevant

regulations and policy applicable to an individual unit or

segment in the banking industry;

• Employ the concepts and accounting principles in financial

reporting which relate to different areas of work;

• Explain concepts in corporate financial accounting which are

relevant to corporate banking and investments;

• Employ the wide range of key accounting concepts and

principles essential to the world of banking in an appropriate

manner.

Programme Outlines Part I - Law and Regulations in Banking

• Basic Law Principles

• Negotiable Instruments

• Regulatory Framework in Banking and

Financial Markets

Part II - Accounting Principles in Banking • Financial Reporting

• Interpretation of Financial Results

• Valuation of a firm

• Accounting for Planning & Budgeting

• Capital Expenditure Analysis & Performance

Measures

Elective Subject 3 – ECF (Core Level): Anti-Money Laundering

and Counter-Financing of Terrorism [AML/CFT]

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, participants should be able to: • Explain what money laundering/terrorist financing (ML/TF) is

and how to relate it to the banking and finance sector and to

their work of Relevant Practitioners in Hong Kong

• Specify the importance of ML/TF related to Hong Kong

banking and finance sector

• Describe the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist

financing (AML/CFT) International Standards and related

Hong Kong legal and regulatory framework

• Identify key elements of AML/CFT risk management

framework in system design and assess the related risks

• Assess the transactions pattern and apply customer due

diligence requirements for identifying suspicious

transactions for reporting

• Apply and assess the ongoing AML/ CFT monitoring system

and investigation process

Programme Outlines • Fighting ML/FT – why it is important and

what is the legal / regulatory framework

• Managing the risk of ML/TF in banks in

Hong Kong – How does ML/TF take place

• How can banks combat ML/TF through

establishing an AML/CFT risk management

framework

• Knowing your customer – Customer due

diligence

• Monitoring your customer by screening,

monitoring and reporting suspicious

transaction

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Programme Content

CB (Stage II)


Professional Diploma for Certified Banker <QF Level 5> Elective Subject 1 - Corporate Finance Services

Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this subject, candidates should be able to: • Plan and design an appropriate package of credit

solutions and capital-raising strategies to meet the

domestic or international financing needs of

customers in different markets;

• Identify and assess the risks involved in corporate

financing transactions to both the borrower and the

financier;

• Consolidate the risk issues in corporate finance and

construct strategies to deal with the issues for

discussion with peers of all levels.

Programme Outlines • Sources and Types of Finance for Corporations

- Corporate Lending

- Debt Financing

- Equity Financing

- Financing special transactions or projects

• Sources and Types of Risks for Financial

Management in Banks

- Cross-Border Risks

- Corporate Treasury Management

- Credit Risk Management in Bank Lending

Elective Subject 2 - Finance of International Trade

Learning Outcomes On completion of this subject, candidates should be able to: • Demonstrate specialised knowledge in international

trade terms and internationally accepted codes of

practice which serve as a base for communications

with international trade finance customers, peers

and internal operation units within banks;

• Analyse critically the financing needs of trade

borrowers and design tailored-made financing

solutions to meet clients’ needs;

• Diagnose the key risk issues in trade financing

transactions and mitigate the risks involved.

Programme Outlines • Introduction to International Trade Finance

- What is International Trade Finance?

• International Trading Practice

- Methods of Payment in International Trade

- International Payment, Settlement and Clearing

Systems

- Commercial and Shipping Terms Used in

International Trade

- Documents Used in International Trade

• Documentary Collections & Documentary Credits

- Documentary Collections

- Documentary Credits

• Trade Finance Services and Trade Related Risk

- Import and Export Finance

- Trade Promotion and Supporting Services

- Trade Fraud

- Risk and Risk Management in International

Trade

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Programme Content

CB (Stage II)


Professional Diploma for Certified Banker <QF Level 5> Elective Subject 3 - Management of Information Systems in Banking

Learning Outcomes On completion of this subject, participants should be able to: • Evaluate the changing roles and functions of

information systems in a banking organisation;

• Integrate the wide range of key principles of

information security for formulating suitable

strategies;

• Assess market trends of information technology

development to determine resources deployed to

supporting its services;

• Evaluate the benefits and feasibility of applying

information technology in different managerial

aspects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency

of financial institutions

Programme Outlines • Information Systems in the Organisation

- Importance of Information Systems

- Information Systems in various functional areas

• Information Security

- Importance of Information Security

- Elements of Information Security

• Management of Information Systems

- General IT Processing and Topology Concepts

- Data Resource Management

- IT Service Management

- System Development Lifecycle & Quality

- Change Management

Elective Subject 4 - Business and People Management

Learning Outcomes On completion of this subject, candidates should be able to: • Compare and contrast the different components of

the business planning process;

• Evaluate how the process is critically applied in

formulating business plans and corporate strategies;

• Analyse the personal attributes of a leader and

identify the prerequisites for the development of

leadership;

• Manage team management issues by applying the

most appropriate approach after appraising the

particular situation.

Programme Outlines • Business Organisation and Management

- The management process

- Managing and developing human resources

- Communication

- Implementing and managing change

- Strategic Management

• Marketing

• Leadership

• Team Management

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Programme Content

CB With 3 years banking or finance related working experience

Postgraduate Diploma in Credit Management for Certified Banker <QF Level 6>

Specialist Subject 1 - Bank Lending

Learning Outcomes On completion of this subject, candidates should be able to: • Evaluate critically the major differences of lending

to personal customers and to business borrowers

by utilising professional knowledge in cross

disciplines;

• Conduct in-depth credit analysis by utilising

financial information with discretion and

undertaking non-financial research to assess the

customer’s creditworthiness;

• Formulate a credible business proposition with an

appropriate credit facility after synthesising different

research regarding a customer’s business needs;

• Compare and contrast different methods of credit

monitoring and devise a management process to

supervise problem loan monitoring.

Programme Outlines • Personal & Corporate Lending

- Advance to Personal Customers

- Interpretation and Analysis of Financial Statements

• Corporate Credit

- Credit Assessment

- Terms of a Loan Facility

- Understanding Business Needs

- Credit Administration and Dealing with Problem Loans

Specialist Subject 2 - Credit Risk Management

Learning Outcomes On completion of this subject, candidates should be able to: • Evaluate critically the organisation of credit risk

management;

• Review and communicate the current global capital

requirements on credit risks;

• Consolidate the wide range of theories in credit

portfolio modeling and evaluate their effectiveness

in measuring credit risk;

• Review the risk factor of credit derivative products

and evaluate the bank’s capital allocation strategy

under the Basel capital requirement.

Programme Outlines • Organisation of Credit Risk Management in Banks

- Credit Risk Management in Banks

• Capital Requirements on Credit Risk under Basel

Accord

- Standardised Approach

- Internal-ratings-based Approach (IRB)

• Credit Risk and Portfolio Models

- Credit Risk Models

- Credit Portfolio Models

• Credit Derivatives and Structured Credit Products

- Types of Products

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Programme Content

CB With 3 years banking or finance related working experience

Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management for Certified Banker <QF Level 6>

Specialist Subject 1 - Banking Law and Practice

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this subject, candidates should be

able to:

• Critically assess the implications of the current law

and practice governing banker’s roles in banker-

customer contractual and non-contractual

relationships;

• Analyse critically the bank’s duty in different types

of accounts and account conduct in banking

operations under the framework of banker-

customer relationship;

• Evaluate critically the law related to types of

security which are commonly accepted by the

banks;

• Communicate and assess the consequences of

undertaking bankruptcy proceedings to the bank

and customer in relation to a bank’s bad debt

collection procedures.

Programme Outlines • Banker-Customer Relationship and Account

Opening

- Contractual Relationship under Code of Banking

Practice

- The Opening and the Conduct of Accounts

• Banking Operations

- Bills of Exchange and Other Banking Operations

• Law related to Security

- Guarantee

- Mortgage of Land

- Other Security Interests

• Insolvency

- Bankruptcy

- Winding-up

Specialist Subject 2 - Operational Risk Management

Learning Outcomes


able to:

• Critically evaluate the performance of a wide range

of functional issues from a risk management

perspective;

• Formulate a framework related to risk management

& quality control of internal operations;

• Manage unfamiliar problems, operational problems,

and exercise the appropriate judgment in matters

relating to complex operational functions covering

service, product and process management;

• Propose justified solutions and recommendations

on operational risk management based on analysis

and synthesis of relevant information

Programme Outlines • Operational Risk in Banking Industry

- Overview and definition of Operational Risk

- Operational risk management framework

- Case studies

• Process of Operational Risk Management

- Methodologies

- Risk identification

- Risk measurement and assessment

- Risk control and mitigation

- Risk reporting

- Other related techniques

• Regulatory Framework and Governance Structure

- Regulatory requirements

- Risk governance

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Programme Content

CB

With 3 years banking or finance related working experience Postgraduate Diploma in

Treasury Management for Certified Banker <QF Level 6>

Specialist Subject 1 - Bank Asset and Liability Management

Learning Outcomes On completion of this subject, candidates should be able to: • Identify and critically evaluate how market factors

impact the profitability of banks;

• Compare and select different approaches of bank

asset and liability management from ALCO’s

perspectives and evaluate the appropriateness of

particular strategies in fulfilling the bank’s stated

objectives;

• Demonstrate how market and liquidity risks overlap

to exert pressure on banks’ capital and identify

strategic considerations in capital planning;

• Identify how interest rate risks threaten banks’

financial stability and evaluate critically the

effectiveness of technical strategies in providing

immunisation against such risks.

Programme Outlines • Asset and Liability Management

- Managing Bank Profitability

- Asset and Liability Management Committee

(ALCO)

- Managing Bank Assets and Liabilities

- Banking Regulations

• Managing Liquidity Risk and Interest Rate Risk

- Capital and Liquidity Management

- Managing Interest Rate Risk

- Long Term Market Risk

Specialist Subject 2 - Treasury Markets and Operations

Learning Outcomes


able to: • Undertake critical analysis on the roles and

functions of treasury operations in banks and

demonstrate how the operations provide check-

and-balance internal controls;

• Deal with the day-to-day management of a wide

range of treasury activities by market segments to

fulfill the asset and liability management objectives

of the bank;

• Identify the types and assess the magnitude of

risks and decide on the deployment of resources

and tools to implement effective risk measures and

control;

• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk control in current

market practice as part of treasury operation

procedures.

Programme Outlines • Treasury Management

- Treasury Management of Financial Institutions

• Foreign Exchange, Money Market & Derivatives

- Foreign Exchange Market

- Money and Capital Markets

- Bond Market

- Derivatives

• Treasury Operation

- Treasury Operations

- Market Risk Measures

- Payment and settlement systems

• Case Studies

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Certified Bankers (CB) 2017 Training Programme and Examination Schedule – 3rd Intake

Programme Subject Application

Type Learning

Mode Code

Date (2017)

Time Application

Deadline Fee

(HK$)

CB

(Stage I)

Banking

Services and

Professional

Ethics

Training

Programme

Tuition

(21 hours) HA-S11-PP170901

16, 30 Sep; 7, 14 & 21 Oct 2017 (Sat)

10:00 – 13:00

8 Sep 2017 (Fri)

4,200

Student

Discount1

1 Nov 2017 (Wed) Revision

19:00 – 22:00

4 Nov 2017 (Sat) Mock Assessment

10:00 – 13:00

Tutorial

(12 hours) HA-S11-TP171001

14 & 21 Oct 2017 (Sat)

14:00 – 17:00

2,400 1 Nov 2017 (Wed)

Revision 19:00 – 22:00

4 Nov 2017 (Sat) Mock Assessment

10:00 – 13:00

Examination - HE-A21-171102 27 Nov 2017 (Mon) 19:00 – 21:30

20 Oct 2017 (Fri)

980 Student

Discount1

Financial

Systems and

Risk

Management

Training

Programme

Tuition

(21 hours) HA-S12-PP170902

19, 26 Sep; 3, 10, 24 Oct 2017 (Tue)

19:00 – 22:00

8 Sep 2017 (Fri)

4,200 Student

Discount1

31 Oct 2017 (Tue) Revision

7 Nov 2017 (Tue) Mock Assessment

Tutorial

(12 hours) HA-S12-TP170902

28 Sep & 12 Oct 2017 (Thu)

19:00 – 22:00

2,400 31 Oct 2017 (Tue)

Revision

7 Nov 2017 (Tue) Mock Assessment

Examination - HE-A22-171203 1 Dec 2017 (Fri) 19:00 – 21:30

20 Oct 2017 (Fri)

980

Student

Discount1

Fundamentals

of Accounting

and Law in

Banking

Training

Programme

Tuition

(21 hours) HA-S13-PP170903

25 Sep; 9, 16, 23 & 30 Oct 2017 (Mon)

19:00 – 22:00

8 Sep 2017 (Fri)

4,200

Student

Discount1

6 Nov 2017 (Mon) Revision

13 Nov 2017 (Mon) Mock Assessment

Tutorial

(12 hours) HA-S13-TP171003

13 & 27 Oct 2017 (Fri)

19:00 – 22:00

2,400

6 Nov 2017 (Mon) Revision

13 Nov 2017 (Mon) Mock Assessment

Examination - HE-A23-171103 29 Nov 2017 (Wed) 19:00 – 21:30

20 Oct 2017 (Fri)

980

Student

Discount1

ECF (Core Level):

Anti-Money

Laundering and

Counter-

Financing of

Terrorism

[AML/CFT]

Training

Programme3

Please refer to “Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) – Training Programme and Examination ” for details.

Examination

https://www.hkib.org/en/training-examinations/ecf/aml-cft/schedule

https://www.hkib.org/en/training-examinations/ecf/aml-cft/schedule

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Type Learning

Mode Code

Date (2017)

Time Application

Deadline Fee

(HK$)

CB

(Stage II)

Business and

People

Management

Training

Programme

Tuition

(30 hours) HA-S21-PP170901

28 Sep;12, 19, 26 Oct; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov &

7 Dec 2017 (Thu) 19:00 – 22:00

13 Sep 2017 (Mon)

7,500 Early bird

2

Tutorial

(9 hours) HA-S21-TP170901

30 Sep; 14 & 21 Oct 2017 (Sat)

10:00 – 13:00

2,250

Examination - HE-A31-180101 3 Jan 2018 (Wed) 19:00 - 22:00 24 Nov (Fri)

2017 1,200

Corporate

Financial

Services

Training

Programme

Tuition

(30 hours) HA-S22-PP170902

26 Sep; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct; 7, 16, 21 & 28

Nov 2017 (Tue & Thu)

19:00 – 22:00

13 Sep 2017 (Mon)

7,500 Early bird

2

Tutorial


23, 30 Sep & 7 Oct 2017 (Sat)

14:00 – 17:00

2,250

Examination - HE-A32-180102 4 Jan 2018 (Thu) 19:00 – 22:00

24 Nov (Fri) 2017

1,200

Finance of

International

Trade

Training

Programme

Tuition

(30 hours) HA-S23-PP170903

27 Sep; 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Nov 2017 (Wed)

19:00 – 22:00

13 Sep 2017 (Mon)

7,500 Early bird

2

Tutorial


23, 30 Oct & 6 Nov 2017 (Mon)

2,250

Examination - HE-A33-171201 28 Dec 2017 (Thu) 19:00 – 22:00

24 Nov (Fri) 2017

1,200

Management

of Information

Systems in

Banking

Training

Programme

Tuition

(30 hours) HA-S24-PP170904

25 Sep; 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct; 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov & 4 Dec 2017 (Mon)

19:00 – 22:00

13 Sep 2017 (Mon)

7,500 Early bird

2

Tutorial


27 Oct; 3 & 10 Nov (Fri)

19:00 – 22:00

2,250

Examination - HE-A36-171202 29 Dec 2017 (Fri) 19:00 – 22:00

24 Nov 2017 (Fri)

1,200

CB

Bank Lending

Training

Programme3,5

Tuition

(30 hours) HA-S31-PP170901

27 Sep; 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Nov 2017 (Wed)

19:00 – 22:00

13 Sep 2017 (Mon)

9,300 Early bird

2

Tutorial


18, 25 Oct & 1 Nov 2017 (Wed)

19:00 – 22:00

3,000

Examination - HE-A41-180103 5 Jan 2018 (Fri) 19:00 – 22:00

8 Dec 2017 (Fri)

1,200

Credit Risk

Management

Training

Programme3,5

Tuition

(30 hours) HA-S32-PP170902

26 Sep; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct; 7, 14, 21 & 28

Nov 2017 (Tue)

19:00 – 22:00

13 Sep 2017 (Mon)

9,300 Early bird

2

Tutorial


27 Oct; 3 & 10 Nov 2017 (Fri)

19:00 – 22:00

3,000

Examination HE-A42-180104 8 Jan 2018 (Mon) 19:00 - 22:00

8 Dec 2017 (Fri)

1,200

Bank Asset

and Liability

Management

Training

Programme3

Tuition

(30 hours) HA-S33-PP170903

28 Sep;12, 19, 26 Oct; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov &

7 Dec 2017 (Thu)

19:00 – 22:00

13 Sep 2017 (Mon)

9,000 Early bird

2

Tutorial


9, 23 & 30 Oct 2017 (Mon)

19:00 – 22:00

2,700

Examination - HE-A43-180105 9 Jan 2018 (Tue) 19:00 – 22:00

8 Dec 2017 (Fri)

1,200

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Type Learning

Mode Code

Date (2017)

Time Application

Deadline Fee # (HK$)

CB

Treasury

Markets and

Operation

Training

Programme3

Tuition

(30 hours) HA-S34-PP170904

26 Sep; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct; 7, 14, 21 & 28

Nov 2017 (Tue)

19:00 – 22:00

13 Sep 2017 (Mon)

9,000 Early bird

2

Tutorial


6,13 & 20 Oct 2017 (Fri)

19:00 – 22:00

2,700

Examination - HE-A44-180107 11 Jan 2018 (Thu) 19:00 – 22:00

8 Dec 2017 (Fri)

1,200

Banking Law

and Practice

Training

Programme3,5

Tuition

(30 hours) HA-S35-PP170905

25 Sep; 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct; 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov & 4 Dec 2017 (Mon)

19:00 – 22:00

13 Sep 2017 (Mon)

9,300 Early bird

2

Tutorial


12, 26 Oct & 2 Nov 2017 (Thu)

19:00 – 22:00

3,000

Examination - HE-A45-180106 10 Jan 2018 (Wed) 19:00 – 22:00

8 Dec 2017 (Fri)

1,200

Operational

Risk

Management

Training

Programme3,5

Tuition

(30 hours) HA-S36-PP170906

27 Sep; 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Nov 2017 (Wed)

19:00 – 22:00

13 Sep 2017 (Mon)

9,300 Early bird

2

Tutorial


25 Oct; 1 & 7 Nov 2017 (Wed & Tue)

19:00 – 22:00

3,000

Examination - HE-A49-180108 12 Jan 2018 (Fri) 19:00 – 22:00

8 Dec 2017 (Fri)

1,200

Programme Details:

Introductory Session : CB Introductory Session will be held on 13 Sep 2017 (Wed) at 18:45 -19:15. (Please collect textbook at the Session)

Training Class Language: : Cantonese (supplemented with English materials)

Venue : 3/F Guangdong Investment Tower, 148 Connaught Road Central, HK (Sheung Wan MTR Station Exit C) (unless other venue specify in training class confirmation / examination attendance notice)

Enrollment : By fax at 2544 9946 or Submit to our institute in person

Note: 1. HKIB student members can enjoy 25% off Tuition Programme Fee Discount and 50% off Examination Fee Discount on all subjects under CB (Stage I).

2. Enjoy 30% off Early Bird Discount for enrolling before 1 Sep 2017 (Fri)

3. The programme has been included in the list of reimbursable courses for WAM pilot programme. For WAM pilot programme applicants,

80% of the course fee (examination fee excluded) will be reimbursed upon meeting the 80% attendance requirement. For more details, please

visit: www.wamtalent.org.hk

4. For application to tutorial programme, at least 2 years of relevant work experience / senior officer grade or above is highly recommended.

5. Textbooks are included in “Bank Lending”, “Credit Risk Management”, “Banking Law and Practice” and “Operational Risk Management”

6. HKIB reserves the right to cancel, modify, and/or postpone the programme and/or examination.

7. CB Case Study Examination: Examination date of Case Study Examination is to be confirmed. Candidates who fulfill the examination

prerequisite (i.e. completion of the two specialist subjects in the selected stream) will receive notification for examination application.

For Enquiries:

Address: 3/F Guangdong Investment Tower, 148 Connaught Road Central, HK (Sheung Wan MTR Station Exit C) Tel: (852) 2153 7800 Email: [email protected] Fax: (852) 2544 9946

http://www.wamtalent.org.hk/


Professional Banking Qualifications:

Certified Banker (CB)

Certified Banker (CB) (Stage II)

Certified Banker (CB) (Stage I)

Certified Financial Management Planner (CFMP)

Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF)

Membership / Training Programme / Examination

Please read the “Important Notes for Application” on page 1 BEFORE completing this form

Application Form (HK)

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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICATION

This Application Form is designed to facilitate applicants to apply for HKIB membership, programme and examination

by submitting one single form. Applicants may choose to complete the respective sections as deemed appropriate.

A. Membership

1. Applicants shall settle a one-off first registration fee and the subscription fee upon joining HKIB.

2. Individual Membership shall run from 1 January to 31 December in each calendar year. Members who fail to pay their subscription fees

by 31 January of each calendar year will be treated as default members and the reinstatement policy will therefore be applied.

3. It is compulsory for all individuals to maintain a valid membership status with HKIB if the applicants want to be elected and maintain HKIB

professional designations (e.g. CB, CB (Stage II), CB (Stage I), CFMP, AAMLP and CAMLP). For all professional designation holders,

they have to maintain HKIB professional membership status and fulfill annual CPD requirement.

4. All HKIB members are eligible to apply for HKIB professional qualification programmes and/or examinations. However, non-members

can still enroll for ECF programme and/or examination only if they are not applying for any professional designation.

B. Training Programme

1. Payment must be settled before course commencement.

2. Late programme enrolment will be accepted up to 7 days after the stipulated application deadline. A late entry fee of HK$200 (in addi-

tion to the programme fee) will apply.

3. Participants who have settled payments will receive course confirmation by e-mail 7 days prior to the course commencement date.

4. Participants are obligated to inform the Institute if you do not receive the confirmation 3 days before the course begins.

5. Places will be allocated on ‘first-come-first-serve’ basis.

6. We reserve the right to reject an enrolment at any time.

7. Participants can apply for the Government funding. Please visit www.wamtalent.org.hk for the list of reimbursable pilot programmes

under Asset and Wealth Management (WAM) sector and also the relevant details. Please note that only programme fee can be applied

for funding and examination fee is excluded.

C. Examination

1. Candidates who are taking the current training programme can choose to sit for the current examination or any subsequent ones. They

can choose to sit for subsequent examinations but if the training programme has been changed or updated, they may be required to

re-take the tuition programme in order to be eligible for taking the examination for the subject.

2. Entries must comply with the regulations and timetable published in the handbook or on the HKIB website.

3. Late examination enrolment will be accepted up to 14 days after the stipulated application deadline. A late entry fee of HK$200 (in addi-

tion to the examination fee) will apply.

4. Under no circumstances will change of subject entry be allowed.

5. Under no circumstances will the examination fees be refunded or transferred.

6. Examination Attendance Notices will be sent to candidates via email about 2 weeks before the examinations. You are obligated to inform

the Institute if you do not receive Attendance Notice 1 week before the examinations.

7. Candidates are required to print a new copy of the Examination Attendance Notices themselves on a plain A4 paper before attending

each examination session. Candidates MUST produce the Examination Attendance Notices in each examination session, along with

valid identification document (HKID/ passport) specified on the application form. Photocopy will not be accepted.

8. Results

(a) Issue of results: Candidates will be notified of their results by post and only with written notice. Results will not be revealed over tel-

ephone, fax or any other electronic means, except through the HKIB e-result channel. Results will be released within 2-4 weeks

from the examination date for MC-type examination, and 6-8 weeks from the examination date of last subject in each examination diet

for other type of examinations.

(b) Withholding of results: Results will be withheld from candidates who have not paid in full any monies due or payable to the Institute,

including but not limited to examination entry fees.

D. Application Period and Method

1. Application will be accepted year-round.

2. Please refer to the Programme and Examination Schedule for enrolment deadline.

3. HKIB reserves the right to postpone, modify and/or cancel the scheduled training programmes and/or examinations.

4. All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.

5. Applicants can complete the Application Form and then submit to HKIB by hand, by mail, by e-mail or by fax.

Contact Us

Address : 3/F Guangdong Investment Tower, 148 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong Fax : (852) 2544 9946

Telephone : (852) 2153 7800 Email : [email protected]



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Section A Personal Particulars Please complete all relevant parts in BLOCK LETTERS and with BLACK PEN.

For NEW HKIB member, please complete all the required information under Part 1 and 2. For current HKIB member, you are required to complete Part 1 only if there is no update of your personal details in Part 2.

Note: : 1All HKIB Training Programme Confirmation, Examination Attendance and related communication will be sent via email by using the Primary Email Address.

Part 1: Personal Details

<<applicable to new and existing members>>

Title: Mr. Miss Ms. Dr. HKIB Membership:

Yes ________________________ (Please specify the Membership No.)

No

Name in English: (as shown on identity document)

Name in Chinese: (as shown on identity document)

(Surname) (Given Name)

HKID / Passport Number* (please delete where inappropriate):

Mobile Phone No. :

Primary Email Address1 :

Part 2: Personal Details

<<applicable to new and existing members who have to update their personal information>>

Correspondence Address:

Secondary Email Address (if any):

Name of Employer:

Office Telephone No.:

Position: Department:

Office Address:

Division (for customized service):

Asset Management

Commercial / Corporate Banking

Compliance & Risk Management

General Management

Investment Banking

Operations & Support

Private Banking

Retail Banking

Treasury

Others:___________________________________

Industry (for customized service):

Accounting / Audit

Banking

Commercial / Industrial

Education

Government / Regulator

Insurance

Legal Practice

Securities and other financial institutions

Others:___________________________________

Highest Academic Qualification Obtained: University / Tertiary Institution: Year of

Completion:

Other Professional Qualifications: Professional Bodies:

For Official Use

DATE ACK LOG REF

BATCH CM MO VER

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Section B Entry Qualification Assessment

I confirm I have met the minimum entry requirement for the programme(s) or examination(s) as stated in the respective Qualifications Handbook: (please check qualification(s) attained)

A Bachelor’s Degree awarded by a recognized university or equivalent; OR

An Associate Degree / Higher Diploma in Banking and Finance area; OR

Relevant professional qualifications; OR

Mature Student (aged 21 or above) with either

At least 5 years of banking and finance working experience; OR

At least 2 years of banking and finance experience with recommendation from employer1; OR

At least 2 years of banking and finance experience (for CFMP only); OR

Registered HKIB student members or post-secondary full time students

Others, please specify: Note 1: The recommended staff member should have the knowledge and skills to complete the training activities and achieve the intended learning outcomes. The employer should make the recommendation based on the competency of the potential learner. For example, in addition to 2 years of banking and finance experience, the recommended staff member also possesses other relevant traits and skills such as exhibiting a strong work ethic or transferable skills that the employer finds desirable. The recommendation may also include comments on the career advancement prospects of the staff member.

ATTENTION Please attach the relevant copies of education / employment document (verifying job grade and year of ex-

perience) and submit together with this application form. HKIB reserves the right to request for certified true copy.

Section C Membership Application

I would like to apply for HKIB Individual Membership and understand that the annual membership period runs from

1 January to 31 December.

Please check applicable box:

Membership Type (for Hong Kong) Annual Subscription (Jan - Dec) Semi-Subscription (Jul - Dec)

Professional HK$1,500 HK$750

Ordinary HK$1,000 HK$500

Student HK$200 HK$100

One-off First Registration Fee HK$200

Membership Application Total: HK$ HK$

Section D Training Programme Application#

Programme Name

Subject Programme Code Mode Fee (HK$)

CB

CFMP

ECF

Tuition Tutorial

CB

CFMP

ECF

Tuition Tutorial

CB

CFMP

ECF

Tuition Tutorial

Late Entry Fee (HK$200)

# Please refer to the Training Programme and Examination Schedule for details.

Training Programme Application Total

HK$

Do you intend to apply for the WAM Financial Incentive Scheme? Yes No (Please visit www.wamtalent.org.hk for details of WAM Financial Incentive Scheme)


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Section E Examination Application#

For all qualifications, completion of training programme is required before applying for examination.

Programme Name

Subject Examination Code Mode Fee (HK$)

CB

CFMP

ECF

First

Attempt Re-sit

CB

CFMP

ECF

First

Attempt Re-sit

CB

CFMP

ECF

First

Attempt Re-sit

Late Entry Fee (HK$200)

# Please refer to the Training Programme and Examination Schedule for details.

Examination Application Total

HK$

Section F Payment Methods Cash (Payable only in person at HKIB counter).

A cheque / e-Cheque made payable to “The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers”

(cheque no. __________). For e-Cheque, please state the 1) programme code and/or 2) examination code and/or 3) membership

application under ‘remarks’ and email together with the completed enrolment form to [email protected].

Credit card: Visa Master

Card No: Expiry Date (MM/YY)

- - -

/

Name of Cardholder :

Signature:

(as on credit card)

Total Amount

Membership Application: HK$

Programme Application: HK$

Examination Application: HK$

Total: HK$

From which of the following sources do you know about our Professional Banking Qualification?

HKIB’s website HR/Training Department Homepage of Education and Manpower Bureau

Newspaper/Magazine Colleagues/Classmates/Friends Information Session/Exhibition

Labour Department Others, please specify____________________________

Section G Information Source


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Section H Statement on Collection of Personal Data

1. It is necessary for applicants to supply their personal data and to provide all the information requested in the application documents, as

otherwise HKIB may be unable to process and consider their applications.

2. The personal data provided in this form will be used for processing your application for membership, programme and examination, statistical

and marketing (including direct marketing) purposes. The data will be solely handled by HKIB staff but may be transferred to an authorised

third party providing services to HKIB in relation to the above purposes and prescribed purposes as allowed by the law from time to time.

3. When the processing and consideration of all the applications for a particular programme have been completed: (a) the application papers of

unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed (if you have indicated to receive our promotional materials in Paragraph 6 then your contact de-

tails and related papers would be retained for such purposes); and (b) the application papers of successful candidates will serve as part of

the applicant’s official student records and will be handled by HKIB staff or by staff of an authorised third party providing services to HKIB in

relation to the stated purposes. In all such circumstances, please be assured that any personal information you supply will be kept strictly

confidential.

4. Applicants understand that they have the right to check whether HKIB holds personal data about me and that, if so, they have a right of

access to their personal data. They can request HKIB to correct any inaccurate personal data and if they need to obtain a copy of their

personal data or have it corrected, they can write to the HKIB. They understand that HKIB is permitted by law to charge a reasonable fee for

the processing of any data access request.

5. Personal data provided on the application form will be used by HKIB for the purpose relating to application and admission. For details of

the Personal Data Collection Statement, please refer to the website: http://www.hkib.org

Please tick if you DO NOT WISH to receive our latest updates and promotional materials through the communication channels

as stated above, including discounts and offers from time to time.

Section I Acknowledgement and Declaration I declare that the information contained in my application is truthful and complete, and will be used for the purpose of administration and

communication by The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB). I agree to notify HKIB of any material changes to my responses to any of

the questions in this application, including my contact details. I understand and agree that HKIB may investigate the statements I have

made with respect to this application, and that I may be subject to disciplinary actions for any misrepresentation (whether fraudulent and

otherwise) in this application.

I understand that the fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.

I understand and agree to comply with all conditions, requirements, policies and procedures established by HKIB as may be amended from

time to time.

For Membership Application:

I understand that as a member of the HKIB, I shall be bound by the prevailing rules and regulations of the Institute.

For Programme Enrolment:

I declare that I have fulfilled the entry requirement of the programme.

For Examination Application:

I confirm that I have read the relevant handbook, examination-related information published in the HKIB, and/or Examination Guidance

Notes, and fully understand and accept the regulations.

By my signature below, I am submitting my application and have fully read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions stated above.

________________________________________________

Signature

_________________________________________

Date

Section J Document Checklist for Enrolment

Please check the following items before submitting to the Institute and keep a copy of all relevant documents for

your own record. Membership

Application

Training

Programme

Application

Examination

Application

Completed all applicable sections of this form

Signed and dated the acknowledgement and declaration

Enclosed a copy of your identity card / passport

Relevant document(s) for entry qualification assessment N/A N/A

Payment or evidence of payment