Overview

Asset and wealth management, from a broader perspective, is a strategic approach to maximising the value and performance of assets over time. Join us for a presentation and fireside chat with Ms Christina Choi, Executive Director of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), on Hong Kong’s latest initiatives in this sector.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape, recent updates on initiatives and strategic priorities impacting the industry. After the presentation, Ms Choi will engage in a fireside chat with Mr Jeremy Lam, our Board Director and Chairperson of Education & Development Committee, for further insights and discussion.

This session is useful for professionals navigating the evolving regulatory environment and pursing growth opportunities in Hong Kong and beyond.

The event will be in hybrid format, for webinar, please click here to register!

Content

• SFC strategic priorities
• Overview of Hong Kong AWM landscape
• Update on initiatives
   o Mainland and other markets – ETF Connect enhancements,REIT Connect, MRF enhancements, GBA WMC 2.0 etc.
   o Facilitative / efficiency measures
   o Enhancing existing regulations and product facilitation

Who should attend

Senior management such as ROs, MICs, directors, asset managers, wealth managers and investment advisors.

Financial Incentive Scheme of the WAM Pilot Programme

This course has already been approved as an eligible course of the Financial Incentive Scheme for Professional Training (“the Scheme”) under the Pilot Programme to Enhance Talent Training for the Asset and Wealth Management Sector (“the Pilot Programme”). The Scheme aims to enhance the competency and professionalism of in-service practitioners within the asset and wealth management sector and to assist other practitioners within the financial services industry in acquiring the knowledge and skills required for entering the sector. Eligible applicants will be subsidised 80% of the course fees by the HKSAR Government upon satisfactory completion of the courses approved by Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, subject to a ceiling of HK$15,000. Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute is appointed as the implementation agent of the Pilot Programme. Regarding the details of eligible criteria and application procedures, please refer to the dedicated web-site of the Pilot Programme (https://www.wamtalent.org.hk/).