Enhanced Competency Framework on Fintech (ECF-Fintech) by HKMA

We are happy to share that our two joint executive cerificate courses with HKU space on Fintech has been listed as an eligible training/professional programmes for ECF-Fintech. Executive Certificate holders are eligible to apply for exemption on Module 1 – Technology Essentials (Core Level) of the Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) - FinTech qualification.

Courses:

1. Executive Certificate in Banking and Financial Technology (https://hkuspace.hku.hk/prog/exe-cert-in-banking-and-financial-technology )

2. Executive Certificate in FinTech (https://hkuspace.hku.hk/prog/exe-cert-in-fintech)

The ECF-Fintech is a collaborative effort of the HKMA, the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) and the banking sector in establishing a set of common and transparent competency standards for developing a strong Fintech talent pipeline and enhancing the professional competence of existing banking practitioners who are performing functions that involve technological innovation for financial services in Hong Kong’s banking industry. This framework, which includes Regulatory Technology (Regtech) as a sub-set of Fintech, will facilitate banking practitioners to acquire relevant Fintech knowledge and develop professional competencies in the Fintech area more effectively.

For any enquiry on how we can enable your organisation to be Fintech Savvy, please contact us at info@hkfia.org

Details:

https://www.hkma.gov.hk/media/eng/doc/key-information/guidelines-and-circular/2021/20211203e1.pdf

https://www.hkma.gov.hk/media/eng/doc/key-functions/banking-stability/ECF_on_Fintech_Modular_Exemption.pdf