The
ASHK Certificate was introduced as a requirement for new ASHK Fellows (FASHK).
At the time, all existing FASHK were eligible for grandfathering and hence not
required to obtain the certificate. As
part of the transition, the ASHK Certificate Equivalent Course is now available
for grandfathered FASHK.
Date:
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TBC
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Time:
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09:00-12:45 and 13:45-17:30
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Location:
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HKU SPACE Admiralty Learning Centre, 2/F Admiralty
Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
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CPD:
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7 hours (Certificate of Attendance will be issued by HKU
SPACE)
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Eligible:
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grandfathered FASHK
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Fee:
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$2,100 (Payment notice will be sent upon the confirmation of eligibility with the ASHK)
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Registration:
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TBC
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Enquiries:
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2867 8392 (HKU SPACE), 2147 9278 (ASHK)
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FAQ
Why is this course being introduced?
The Insurance Authority (IA) will introduce new
requirements for actuaries. All applicants for Long-Term Appointed Actuaries
and General Insurance Certifying Actuaries will need to be an FASHK and demonstrate
their local market knowledge, this is expected to become effective on 1 July
2024. IA will issue details in due course.
ASHK is offering this course to provide another route
for grandfathered# FASHK (with current valid membership) to
demonstrate their knowledge of the local market.
I am a grandfathered FASHK; is there an alternative
route to demonstrate my local knowledge?
Yes. You may pass the examinations of the ASHK
Certificate in Hong Kong Insurance Markets and Regulations. As the course will
only be offered for a limited period, once it is no longer available, this
examination will be the only way to demonstrate your local market knowledge in
future.
I obtained the ASHK Certificate to become an FASHK,
do I need to take this course to demonstrate my local market knowledge?
No. Since 2019, all new FASHK must pass the
examination of the ASHK Certificate to become an ASHK Fellow. Obtaining the
ASHK Certificate demonstrates your local knowledge of the Hong Kong Insurance
Markets and Regulations.
I am a grandfathered FASHK; do I need to attend the
course to maintain my Fellow membership?
No. However, any Fellow member who was
grandfathered but subsequently lapsed their membership, regardless of any
reason, is required to pass the examinations of the ASHK Certificate to
requalify as a Fellow member thereafter.
Please note, that maintaining Fellow membership alone
does not fulfil the upcoming IA requirements. In future, applicants for
Long-Term Appointed Actuaries and General Insurance Certifying Actuaries will also
need to demonstrate local market knowledge. Attending this course (for grandfathered
FASHK only) within this limited period or passing the examinations for the ASHK
Certificate will assist in fulfilling this new requirement. For more
information on how to fulfil the new requirement, please refer to the details from
the IA when issued.
Will the course be rerun?
The
course will be rerun subject to demand during a limited time period.
What will be covered in the course?
The learning outcomes of this course are the same as the
ASHK
Certificate. Areas covered include,
- Hong
Kong’s actuarial regulatory environment
- Business
practices
- Professional
Conduct Code
- Actuarial
Guidance Notes relevant to different work areas (life insurance or general
insurance)
Does the course contribute towards my professional
development?
Yes. You can earn 7 CPD hours by participating in
the whole course. HKU SPACE will issue an attendance certificate.
# All existing Fellow members of ASHK who held
valid membership status on 1 January 2019 were eligible for grandfathering.