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Title: “Financial Compliance Experts Take the Spotlight in Hong Kong”

Introduction

Hong Kong’s financial sector is gearing up for a barrage of new compliance and regulatory standards. In response to this growing demand for financial compliance professionals, the Institute of Financial Compliance Hong Kong (IFCHK) has launched an Executive Certificate in Finance and Compliance program. This initiative comes at a pivotal time, as financial institutions grapple with the intricacies of an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

Speakers for the Executive Certificate in Finance and Compliance Program

The program, designed to equip students with the latest knowledge in financial compliance for banking and asset management, will be led by three renowned speakers: Dr. Lam Yat-fai, Petrus Chan, and Michael Li.

Dr. Lam Yat-fai

Dr. Lam Yat-fai, a distinguished scholar and financial technologist, kicks off the roster. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree from City University of Hong Kong and boasts an impressive list of professional designations, such as CFA, CAIA, CAMS, CFE, FRM, PRM, MCSE, and MCNE. Dr. Lam specializes in machine learning, cryptocurrencies, and anti-money laundering. Before focusing on financial technology, Dr. Lam served as a bank regulator, worked for an international bank, and managed assets for a sovereign wealth fund.

  • Doctor of Business Administration from City University of Hong Kong
  • Extensive list of professional designations: CFA, CAIA, CAMS, CFE, FRM, PRM, MCSE, MCNE
  • Specializes in machine learning, cryptocurrencies, and anti-money laundering
  • Previously served as a bank regulator, worked for an international bank, and managed assets for a sovereign wealth fund

Petrus Chan

Petrus Chan, a trained professional accountant from a big four accounting firm with an MBA degree from Oklahoma City University, brings his 30-plus years of experience in the banking industry to the stage. Petrus has an in-depth understanding of various aspects of financial control, risk management, and regulatory compliance in banks. He once headed the Regulatory Compliance division of Retail Banking and Wealth Management Asia Pacific at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd.

  • Trained professional accountant from a big four accounting firm
  • MBA degree from Oklahoma City University
  • 30-plus years of experience in the banking industry
  • Intimate understanding of financial control, risk management, and regulatory compliance in banks
  • Previously headed the Regulatory Compliance division of Retail Banking and Wealth Management Asia Pacific at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd.

Michael Li

Michael Li, a qualified accountant and company secretary, adds his expertise to the lineup. Michael’s career began in accounting firms before shifting to financial compliance in 2003. Working for multinational financial institutions in various jurisdictions, Michael has extensive experience in compliance setup and internal control, risk management, and corporate governance. Currently, Michael serves as the Head of Compliance for a Japanese financial institution, focusing on regulatory compliance, risk management, corporate governance, and global compliance policies in asset management. He also holds memberships on the examination board of the Hong Kong Securities Institute and the editorial board of the Journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries.

  • Qualified accountant and company secretary
  • Career began in accounting firms before shifting to financial compliance in 2003
  • Extensive experience in compliance setup and internal control, risk management, and corporate governance
  • Currently serves as the Head of Compliance for a Japanese financial institution
  • Focuses on regulatory compliance, risk management, corporate governance, and global compliance policies in asset management
  • Holds memberships on the examination board of the Hong Kong Securities Institute and the editorial board of the Journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries

Conclusion

These esteemed professionals will share their insights and expertise during the IFCHK’s Executive Certificate in Finance and Compliance program. Employees from financial institutions will benefit significantly from their knowledge, preparing them for the impending regulatory changes in Hong Kong.

Executive Certificate in Finance and Compliance

The Institute of Financial Compliance Hong Kong (IFCHK) has launched an Executive Certificate in Finance and Compliance program to address the growing demand for financial compliance professionals in Hong Kong’s financial sector. The program is designed to provide students with the latest knowledge and skills necessary to excel in financial compliance within banking and asset management industries. The intensive 12-week program is delivered by world-class speakers and industry experts, offering practical insights and real-world scenarios to ensure participants are well-equipped to face the complexities of the ever-evolving regulatory landscape.