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Second PRC Securities Regulations Examination to be held in Hong Kong in May 2005

With the implementation of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA), Hong Kong professionals in the securities industry are now offered a fast track to obtain the required industry qualification to practise in the Mainland financial market.

In light of the above agreement, the Securities Association of China (SAC) has specially developed the PRC Securities Regulations Examination (the examination) for Hong Kong professionals. Hong Kong professionals (defined as Hong Kong permanent residents holding or having held within the past three years a relevant licence issued by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC)) can now complete a specified examination on the laws and regulations of the Mainland, in order to be eligible to apply for the corresponding industry qualification from the SAC, subject to any other requirements of the Mainland. This group of professionals will be exempted from taking any technical examinations. Upon satisfying all other requirements of the Mainland, they will also be able to apply for the corresponding practising qualification of the Mainland.

The first examination was held in Shenzhen in 2004 and received a favourable response from Hong Kong professionals. The second examination is scheduled to be held in Hong Kong on Saturday, 14 May 2005.

Enrolments will be coordinated by the HKSI and will start from Tuesday, 1 March 2005 until Thursday, 24 March 2005 (inclusive).  Details of the examination, together with the relevant enrolment forms, are available from the HKSI¡¦s office and website (www.hksi.org).

The HKSI will organise an examination preparatory course which will take place on Saturday, 23 April and Sunday, 24 April 2005.  The course is offered by the HKSI, with the support of the Growth Enterprises Training Centre (GETC) of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE).  It will be conducted in Putonghua in the HKSI¡¦s training centre in the Wing On Centre, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.  The course will cover the examination syllabus and principles, and aims to help participants to be properly equipped with the required knowledge on the securities related laws and regulations of the Mainland and assist their preparation for the examination.  The course may also be attended by any interested members of the public and other Hong Kong practitioners. Experienced professionals from the Mainland will be invited to conduct the course.  Enrolments will be accepted by the HKSI from Tuesday, 1 March 2005 until Thursday, 14 April 2005.

For enquiries, please contact:  

Mr Gary Cheung, Chief Executive on 3120 6288
Ms Tricia Klinger, Director ¡V Corporate Communications on 3120 6158