The 2021 Professional Certificate in Financial Consulting (Executive Program), jointly organised by the Faculty of Finance of the City University of Macau (CityU Macau), the Macau Institute of Financial Services (IFS), and the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC) Hong Kong and Macau Centre, was launched on the CityU Macau Royal Campus on 10 October at 9 am. Dean Cheung Wai Kong and Associate Dean Khong Yueng Wah of the Faculty of Finance of CityU Macau, Course Coordinator of the Faculty of Business’s BBA Programme Associate Professor Fong Kwong Yee, and Chairman of the Macau Asset Management Association Chu Chin Lam attended the opening ceremony.

Dean Cheung Wai Kong, on behalf of the Faculty of Finance of CityU Macau, the IFS and the IARFC Hong Kong and Macau Centre, welcomed the students onto the programme. He pointed out that with the support of the country and the Macao SAR Government, Macao’s financial services industry will usher in new opportunities and developments, and there will be an increasing demand for financial consultants. The Faculty of Finance of CityU Macau has been cooperating with the IFS and the IARFC for many years and is committed to cultivating excellent financial professionals, sparing no effort to train financial professionals for Macao and the Greater Bay Area. Dean Cheung encouraged the 23 students from the insurance industry to cherish their learning time, improve their level of expertise, and constantly equip themselves, so as to increase their competitiveness in the industry.

Lastly, Dean Cheung pointed out that the Faculty of Finance of CityU Macau offers degree programmes that closely meet the development requirements of the financial services industry. Students who are interested in improving themselves and acquiring financial expertise are welcome to learn more about the latest programme information from the Faculty of Finance of CityU Macau.