Your Pathway to Get Aligned with the New TMA PQF:
Graduate Certificate in Treasury Market Management Programme

To become a professional in any industry, you need to get hold of a professional standard of knowledge as well as comply with the code of conduct. Similarly, the professional standard of Treasury Market practitioners is crucial for our city to maintain its status as the international financial center. In view of this, the Treasury Markets Association (TMA) launched a new Professional Qualification Framework (PQF) and Code of Conduct and Practice today, aiming to further enhance the professional standard of treasury market practitioners and promote high ethical standards and good market practices in the treasury markets.

As TMA’s academic partner, HKU SPACE is very pleased to offer the Graduate Certificate in Treasury Market Management (i.e. TMA Level 2 training programme under the new Professional Qualification Framework) which aims to provide the Common Body of Knowledge needed to attain TMA Level 2 professional accreditation. The programme provides solid foundation, in both theory and practice, in all the key functions and responsibilities of a treasury market professional.

From left : Mr Darly Ho (Member, TMA’s Executive Board), Mr Lawrence Lam (Chairman, TMA’s Market Practices Committee), Mr Eddie Yue (Chairman, TMA’s Executive Board), Mr Philip Lau (Chairman, TMA’s Professional Membership Committee) and Dr Jane Lee (Deputy Director, HKUSPACE)

A Prerequisite to TMA Full Membership

The mission of the TMA is to further promote the professionalism and competitiveness of the treasury markets in Hong Kong through developing appropriate codes and standards for the treasury markets, promoting market and product development, as well as enhancing the professionalism of market practitioners. TMA strives to promote the profile of Hong Kong as the preferred hub for treasury market businesses in the Asia Pacific region. Under the new TMA membership regime, candidates are required to pass the TMA Level 2 training programme provided by HKU SPACE and the advanced level of examination on the Code of Conduct and Practice in order to apply for admission as a TMA Full Member.

In a press conference held on 21 July 2011, Mr Eddie Yue, Chairman of the TMA’s Executive Board said, “the issue of the Code of Conduct and Practice and the introduction of a new Professional Qualification Framework will further enhance the ethical conduct and professional competence of treasury market practitioners thereby reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre.”

Professional Programmes Aligned with Market Trends

Dr Jane Lee, HKU SPACE, stated that the School is honoured to be invited to join and play an important role in enhancing the professional standard of market practitioners. She said,  “It is imperative to uphold the professional standard of treasury market practitioners, in order for our city to maintain its status as an international financial centre. As a world-class centre of excellence for the provision of professional and continuing education, HKU SPACE have been collaborating with professional institutions in expanding lifelong learning opportunities for career advancement and personal development.”

“The programme commencing in September will be offered in part-time mode. Students need to complete a total of three modules, including Financial Markets and Treasury Management, Treasury Products and Corporate Financial Management as well as Financial and Operational Risk Management. Each module will have 42 face-to-face teaching hours. Teaching sessions comprise lectures, discussion and experience-sharing by financial experts. The programme also includes contemporary real-world case studies that explore how treasury activities may best be managed through in-class discussions.” Dr Lee added.