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15 December 2005
TO THE BUSINESS EDITOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hong Kong Securities Institute launches the Professional Diploma in Financial Markets (PDFM) catering for finance practitioners' needs
The Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) is pleased to announce that an advanced level financial qualification, the HKSI Professional Diploma in Financial Markets (PDFM), has been launched for current and prospective finance practitioners.
The PDFM originates from the HKSI's leading qualification - the HKSI Diploma Programme Examination (DPE). The strategic decision to re-structure and re-title the DPE as the PDFM stems from the HKSI's continuous efforts to enhance the qualifications/programmes which we offer to the market. The primary aim of this restructuring exercise has been to raise the learner-friendliness of the new programme by modularizing the current format of the DPE (from three DPE papers to seven PDFM modules) and allowing maximum flexibility for students to choose their preferred study mode. The syllabus, subjects and content of the current PDFM programme remain the same as the DPE.
The PDFM
The PDFM consists of seven modules comprising Economics; Financial Markets and Instruments; Quantitative Methods and Accounting for Finance; Regulatory Framework: Securities and Futures Industry; Corporate Capital, Governance, and Takeovers; Advanced Investment Analysis; and Portfolio Management.
It offers a high degree of flexibility, allowing individuals to pursue the programme at their own pace and by their preferred mode of study over a period of five years. PDFM students can opt for the Training and Examination Mode (TE Mode) or the Examination-only Mode (EO Mode) for each of the seven modules.
While the EO Mode offers a straight forward option for those students who prefer to complete the programme through self-study, the TE mode provides a more structured approach. For those students who choose the TE mode, their overall results will be determined by their performance in both coursework, which may include assignments, case studies, quizzes, course assessments etc., and the PDFM examinations.
Recognition
The PDFM has been recognised by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) as a recognised qualification in meeting the competence requirements in respect of Representatives and Responsible Officers licensed under the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
In addition, the PDFM has been recognised by a number of regulatory bodies, professional associations and universities, both locally and globally. It is also recognised as one of the key admission criteria for HKSI individual membership.
Training
The PDFM training programme is jointly offered by the HKSI and the School of Professional and Continuing Education of the University of Hong Kong (HKU SPACE). The first in-take will commence in February 2006.
A number of information sessions concerning the new programme will be held in January 2006. Please visit our website at http://www.hksi.org for details.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Mr Gary Cheung, Chief Executive on 3120 6288
Ms Daisy Lo, Director - Marketing and Membership Services on 3120 6158
About Hong Kong Securities Institute
Established in 1997, Hong Kong Securities Institute is a professional membership organisation with the mission to:
- set standards of professional excellence and integrity for members and market participants, and to provide the means of attaining them;
- contribute to Hong Kong's role as a leading international finance centre with high standards of performance; and
- maintain a membership of professionals and enhance the capabilities and reputation of members.
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