Overview

The Asset Management Fundamentals Programme, which comprises of FOUR modules, is an induction programme designed to equip the financial services practitioners with the required knowledge and skills to enable them to enter into the Asset Management industry.

Module 2: Financial Markets provides an overview of the financial markets in Hong Kong.

Upon successful completion of all FOUR modules of the Asset Management Fundamentals, the participant will be awarded the Certificate of Completion of this programme.

Content

1. The global financial system
2. Financial system in Hong Kong
3. The equity market
4. The debt market
5. The foreign exchange and derivatives markets
6. Financial risk management
7. Applications in the financial sector

Who should attend

This programme is primarily targeted to those who would like to gain a solid understanding of and/or those who plan to enter into the Asset Management industry sector.

Financial Incentive Scheme of the WAM Pilot Programme

This is one of the eligible courses / seminars / conferences under the Financial Incentive Scheme (“The Scheme”) of the WAM Pilot Programme.

Eligible in-service practitioners of the financial services industry could apply for reimbursement of 80% of the course fees, subject to a maximum of HK$7,000 (whichever is lower) upon satisfactory completion of a course / seminar / conference over the three-year period of the Scheme.

Each individual may apply for reimbursement for more than one course / seminar / conference.

Application to reimburse the course fees, together with the required documents, must be submitted within four months from the last day of the course / seminar / conference attended. Please refer to the WAM Pilot Programme website for more details.