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Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Examination for Compliance Function (ECF)-Compliance Certification Guide

Training and Examination Enrolment

The HKIB offers various benefits to its student members, including discounts on training fees and examination fees. Additionally, late entries for training programmes and examinations are accepted with an additional late entry fee of HKD200.

Key Benefits for Student Members

  • Discounts on training fee
  • Discounts on examination fee
  • Late entry acceptance with additional fee

Exemption

The RP (Risk Professional) may be exempted from specified modules based on completion of eligible training programmes or holding certain professional qualifications.

Eligible Training Programmes and Qualifications

  • Completion of eligible training programmes
  • Holding certain professional qualifications

Grandfathering

An RP may be grandfathered on a one-off basis, without continuous work experience, within the grandfathering application period (1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024).

Eligibility Criteria for Grandfathering

  • Core Level: at least 3 years of relevant work experience in general compliance function or investment and/or insurance compliance function
  • Professional Level: at least 8 years of relevant work experience with 3 years gained from respective Professional Level job roles

Annual Renewal

ECF-Compliance certifications are subject to annual renewal by HKIB.

Renewal Requirements

  • Compliance with annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements
  • Payment of annual certification fee
    • Core Level: 10 hours per year
    • Professional Level: 12 hours per year

General Enquiry / Feedback

For any general enquiries or feedback, please contact the HKIB:

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