HKU SPACE Offers Graduate Certificate in Treasury Market Management Programme In Alignment with the new Professional Qualification Framework provided by the Treasury Markets Association

The Treasury Markets Association (TMA) today launched a new Professional Qualification Framework (PQF) and Code of Conduct and Practice, 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 programmeunder 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.

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 aTMA Full Member.

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.”

Dr Jane Lee, Deputy Director and Head of College of Business and Finance, HKU SPACE, 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. HKU SPACE is honoured to be invited to join and play an important role in enhancing the professional standard of market practitioners.”

“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.

About HKU SPACE

The University of Hong Kong's Department of Extra Mural Studies (DEMS) was established in 1956/57, the first continuing education unit in a university in the region. DEMS played a significant role in the provision of lifelong learning opportunities for the wider community, and in 1992, was renamed as the School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE). The University has a role in lifelong learning and, as the continuing education arm of the University, HKU SPACE fulfils this part of the University's mission by providing learning opportunities for personal, professional and career advancement for people from all walks of life.

With some 900 full-time staff members and over 2,000 part-time teachers, HKU SPACE is the leading local provider in continuing education. Course enrolments since 1956 have exceeded two million and annual course enrolment often exceeds 100,000. In 2009/10, this was equivalent to some 21,000 full-time students. The School collaborates closely with the other faculties and departments of the University to offer timely and relevant courses that meet society's needs to update education and skills for the knowledge economy.

About Treasury Markets Association (TMA)

The TMA is formed by institutionalising the previous Treasury Markets Forum of Hong Kong and the merger with the ACI-The Financial Markets Association of Hong Kong.  The mission of the TMA is to further promote the professionalism and competitiveness of the treasury markets in Hong Kong through the following functions:

• developing appropriate codes and standards for the treasury markets
• promoting market and product development
• enhancing the professionalism of market practitioners
• promoting the profile of Hong Kong as the preferred hub for treasury market businesses in the Asia Pacific region.

Media Enquiry:

Ms. Emily Chu
Assistant Manager (Media Relations), HKU SPACE
Tel:      2975-5854
Email: emily.chu@hkuspace.hku.hk

Ms. Rity Wong
Marketing Coordinator (Media Relations), HKU SPACE
Tel:     2910 7689 / 6050 0912
Email: rity.wong@hkuspace.hku.hk