(ABP TM ) Re-sit Examination (Feb 2015)
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(ABP TM ) Re-sit Examination (Feb 2015)
Professional Banking Qualification Programmes for Achieving Accredited Banking Practitioner Advanced Diploma in Banking and Financial Services for ABPTM# A B P QF Level 4 (QR registration no.12/001363/L4) anking S inancial S F F ervices and ystems and undamentals of # The A P rofessional E thics R M isk ccounting and anagement Scan our QR code to visit our website L aw in B anking qualification is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), with validity from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2016. 140408-h-abp B T he “Advanced Diploma in Banking and Financial Services for ABPTM” is suitable for those wishing to acquire essential banking knowledge based on which the participants can jumpstart your banking and financial careers or advance to higher heights in your careers. Further, the participants will be awarded the designation of “ABPTM” after having accumulated 1 year of banking and financial related working experience. Holders of “ABPTM”, therefore, can enjoy the advantage of being recognised as a qualified and experienced banking practitioner who aspires to build a successful career in banking. P rogramme Content: Banking Services and Professional Ethics Programme Objectives On completion of this subject, participants should be able to: • Evaluate the implications of regulatory framework which governs the operations of authorized 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 Financial Systems and Risk Management Programme Objectives On completion of this subject, participants should be able to: • Identify the key differences in different financial systems and detect the deviations on the operations of the financial institutions and markets. • Assess the different roles performed by financial institutions and the risks and issues faced by financial institutions nowadays. • Identify and oversee the different types of risks. • Understand how risk management are processed and institutionalized in the banking sector and relate the process to their work. • Explain the rationale for financial regulation and the compliance requirements in the financial system. Programme Outlines Part I - Financial Systems and Markets • Global & Hong Kong Financial Systems • International & Hong Kong Financial Markets • Financial Institutions & Functions of Central Bank Part II - Risk Management in Banking • Introduction to Risk Management • Process of Managing Different Risks • Regulatory and Corporate Requirements • Structuring Risk Management Functions in Banks • Management and Control - Tools and Skills Fundamentals of Accounting and Law in Banking Programme Objectives On 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 related to negotiable instruments in relation to their documentation and legal aspects. • 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 areas 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 Suitable for Diploma granting requirements • Individuals from non-financial industries who are interested in joining the banking and financial industry • Newly joined staff or junior officers with less than 3 years of experience • Pass in all 3 Core Subjects Entry requirements • 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 at least 5 years of Banking and Finance working experience (will be assessed on a case-by-case basis) Medium of Examinations • All the examination questions are set in English only. Designation granting requirements • Attainment of Advanced Diploma in Banking and Financial Services for ABPTM; AND • With ONE year’s banking or financial related working experience Next Stage • ABPTM holders may progress to study for the AHKIBTM designation by passing 2 selected Elective Subjects at Stage 2, 2 subjects under one of the Specialist Streams at the Specialist Stage and the respective case study examination. Accredited Banking Practitioner (ABP) Re-sit Examination Entry Form Feb 2015 Please read the Guidance Notes at the back before you fill in this form, keep a photocopy of this entry form for your own record. Section A: Personal Particulars Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr*: Name in Chinese: (as on I.D. Card) Membership No: Organization: Department: Position: Email: Phone No.: (Attendance notice will ONLY be sent via this email) Correspondence Address: * Please delete whichever appropriate Section B: Re-sit Examination Enrollment Date Time 7 Feb 2015 (Saturday) 10:00 - 12:30 (Please “” whichever appropriate) Fee Subject 2 Feb 2015 (Monday) Banking Services and Professional Ethics Financial Systems and Risk Management 19:00 - 21:30 4 Feb 2015 (Wednesday) Fundamentals of Accounting and Law in Banking □ HK$900 □ HK$900 □ HK$900 Payment Methods: ( ( ) a cheque made payable to “The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers” covering the full amount of examination entry fees ) debit my credit card, amount HK$________ ( ) Visa ( ____ cheque no.: [_______________] Expiry Date ____/____ MM YY ) Master - - Cardholder Name: Signature: ________________ ___________ (as on credit card) Section C: Acknowledgement and Declaration The information I have provided in this form is true and correct. The information I have provided in this form will be used for the purpose of administration and communication by The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers. I understand that the paid fees are non- refundable and non- transferable. TM I confirm that I have read the (1) AHKIB Examination-related information published in the Associateship TM Examinations Handbook and on the HKIB’s website; (2) AHKIB Examination Guidance Notes and Terms and Conditions printed in this form, and fully accept and understand the regulations. ___ Signature ___ _ __ Date ________________ ______ Form No: ABP-15-02 THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF BANKERS ACCREDITED BANKING PRACTITIONER EXAMINATION GUIDANCE NOTES Examination Entries 1. All candidates must be current members of The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers. 2. Please complete and return the enrollment form and retain a copy for your own reference. 3. Entries must comply with the regulations and timetable published in the handbook. 4. Under no circumstances will change of subject entry be allowed. 5. Under no circumstances will the programme and/ or examination fees be refunded or transferred. Method of Payment 6. (a) By cheque (no post-dated cheque), and attach it to the enrollment form. Cheque should be made payable to "The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers". Please put your membership number on the back of the cheque. OR (b) Cash or Credit Card Payment at the HKIB counter. 7. Enrollment Form without payment instruction will not be processed. 8. Examination fee, once paid, will not be refunded. 9. Please retain the entry fee cheque stub and make a note of the date your entry was posted. If any query arises, please quote these details, together with your membership number. Application Period 10. Application can be accepted year-round, by hand or by registered mail to avoid loss in the mail, but attention must be paid to the following closing dates of the programme and examination enrollment. Deadline for Entries Feb 2015 Examination by hand, by registered mail or by fax to: The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers 3/F., Guangdong Investment Tower, 148 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong Website: http://www.hkib.org 19 January 2015 Tel: 2815 1552 Fax: 2544 9946 E-mail: [email protected] Late Entries 11. Wherever possible, late entries will be accepted for up to 14 days after the above closing dates if the enrollment form is accompanied by a late entry fee of HK$200 (in addition to the subject entry fees). Address 12. If you wish to update your address after the application, please send the latest information to the Institute. Examination Attendance Notices 13. These will be sent to candidates via email ONLY about 1 week before the examinations. You are obligated to inform the Institute if you do not receive Attendance Notice within the above said period. 14. Candidates are required to print a new copy of the Examination Attendance Notices themselves on a plain A4 paper before attending each examination session. 15. Candidates MUST produce their Attendance Notices in each examination session, along with documentary proofs of their identity that bear their current photographs (e.g. HKID card, Passport, etc). 16. The Attendance Notices are NOT allowed to be taken away from examination venue after each examination session. The invigilators will collect the Attendance Notices before the end of examinations. Results 17. (a) Issue of results: Candidates will be notified of their results by post and only with written notice. Results will not be revealed by telephone, fax or other electronic means. Results will be released within 8 working weeks from the examination date of last subject in each examination diet. (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. Examination Information 18. Information on the examination subjects is posted on HKIB website (www.hkib.org). Examination - related news will also be published in the Institute’s journal “Banking Today”. Acknowledgement 19. Acknowledgement of the examination entry will be sent to candidates via e-mail within 7 full working days of receiving the entry form. Should you fail to receive the acknowledgement within the above said period, please inform the Institute in advance. ENSURE YOU HAVE SIGNED THE RE-SIT EXAMINATION ENTRY FORM, AND HAVE ATTACHED PAYMENT OR EVIDENCE OF PAYMENT BEFORE SUBMITTING THE FORM TO THE INSTITUTE. Form No: ABP-15-02