Members are valuable assets to the Institute. With their affiliation with the Institute and active participation in the Institute’s activities, the Institute is growing stronger and stronger into a cohesive force with the banking and financial industry.

As a member, you will get the opportunity to be:

• Informed
• Connected
• Educated
• Qualified

INFORMED through our Publications, Library and Seminars

• Banking Today and banking related publications – by getting complimentary copies of our bi-monthly journal, “Banking Today”, and buying our publications, you will be updated with knowledge on banking practice and informed with our latest development.

• Library - You can enjoy our library reading service and be exposed to a wide collection of banking and finance related publications that are updated periodically.

• Website - The website has been revamped to provide you with useful information and networking platform. To meet your needs, we are eager to hear the areas of your interest. Please email your valuable comments and advices to us.

CONNECTED through Networking Events

• Seminars and luncheons – while these events informed the necessary skills and latest development of the industry, they have also provided an excellent network to develop your industry contacts for your business co-operation or personal career advancement.

• Overseas study tours – the tours offer you with the opportunity to step onto the world stage. Top management of other overseas financial institutions or regulators will share their experiences and exchange information with you. In addition, the set of contacts established maybe your life-long benefit.

• Networking functions with China Tours – provide you with valuable chances to share and exchange information with practitioners from other financial institutions in Mainland China and to expand your networking circle beyond the region.

EDUCATED through Training Programs

• Training programs – provide more Continuing Education Fund (CEF)and Continuing Professional Development Accreditation (CPD) recognized programs, offer mutual qualification recognition such as Bachelor and Master degree programs, and debut new variety of training programs such as risk management, China series, personal development, and language training. These programs are designed to better suit your needs and to respond to the anticipated changes of the banking industry in 2006.

QUALIFIED through Professional Examinations

• Associateship Examination – The Associateship Examination is a qualifying examination for Associateship (AHKIB) of the Institute. There are three specialized areas of study Credit Management, Treasury Management and Banking Operations. Upon completion of the subjects required, members will be awarded a Specialist Diploma with the title of the chosen specialized area listed on their Diploma. An Associate Scroll will be awarded when the experience requirements have been met.

• Certified Financial Management Planner Examination – The Institute has launched this new examination since November 2003. This examination is particularly suitable for those who are desire or engage in the field of financial planning.

Both of the examinations will provide you with unique banking qualifications and professional identities, which are essential to help you “fast-track” your career in the industry.