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Accounting & Finance Finance and Compliance

Certificate for Module (Financial Compliance and AI)
證書(單元 : 金融合規與人工智能)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
FN149A
Application Code
2365-FN149A

Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
30 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$9,000
Enquiries
2867 8392
2861 0278
How to Apply

Highlights

This programme aims to equip students with the latest knowledge and tools in financial compliance and artificial intelligence (AI) that are needed to enhance compliance processes and mitigate associated risks. It provides an overview of regulatory and compliance requirements, financial compliance in banking, investment and insurance as well as AI applications in financial compliance. Case studies in financial compliance and AI will be examined.

Programme Details

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. evaluate the regulatory framework and compliance requirements of financial institutions in Hong Kong;
  2. assess the compliance policies, procedures and internal standards associated with investment and insurance business;
  3. analyse the compliance risks in banking, investment and insurance business and the best practices to establish an effective control system in financial compliance; and
  4. utilise the AI applications in financial compliance to improve operational efficiency.
Application Code 2365-FN149A -

Modules

Syllabus

1. Overview of Hong Kong Financial Compliance

  • Banking Ordinance and supervision of Hong Kong banking institutions
  • Licensing, policy, supervision and enforcement under Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
  • Related banking laws and relevant mandates
  • Securities and Futures Ordinance, regulation, licensing, registration and Type 1 to 12
  • Insurance Ordinance and supervision of Insurance Authority
  • Guidelines for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators
  • Introduction to international financial regulation

 

2. Financial Compliance in Banking

  • Risk-based supervisory approach, internal policies, standards and guidelines
  • Internal control and compliance in banking
  • Registration and licensing requirements
  • Code of conduct
  • Regulatory breach and operational risk management
  • Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and customer suitability assessment
  • Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance
  • Current issues in banking compliance

 

3. Financial Compliance in Investment and Insurance

  • Key regulations and guidelines issued by different regulators for investment and insurance services
  • Compliance requirements associated with investment and insurance business
  • Market conduct and fair treatment of customers
  • Regulatory requirements on the sale of investment products
  • Specific requirements on the sale of insurance products
  • Cases studies of investment and insurance compliance

 

4. Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • Fundamentals of AI and machine learning
  • Types of AI algorithms relevant to financial compliance
  • Neural networks and deep learning basics
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Image processing techniques 
  • Types of generative AI models
  • Transformers and Large Language Models (LLMs) 

 

5. AI Applications in Financial Compliance

  • Role of AI in automating compliance processes 
  • Machine Learning for risk assessment
  • Automation of compliance processes
  • RPA in compliance workflows and regulatory reporting 
  • NLP for regulatory compliance document analysis
  • Fraud Detection using AI
  • Predictive analytics for risk scoring 
  • Benefits and challenges of AI in financial compliance 
  • Case Studies of AI in financial compliance
 

Award and Assessment

A "Certificate for Module (Financial Compliance and Artificial Intelligence)" will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE to students who have satisfied the following criteria:

  • Achieve at least 70% attendance of the programme; and
  • Pass all the assessments

Type of Assessment

Description

Weighting

Coursework

One take-home individual written assignment in case studies of financial compliance in banking, investment and insurance.

50%

Group Presentation

A 20-minute group project presentation (3-5 students per group): the presentation coverage includes advantages and limitations of AI applications in financial compliance.

50%

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$9,000

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall hold an Advanced Diploma, a Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree awarded by a recognised institution.

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
New Course Certificate for Module (Financial Compliance and Artificial Intelligence)
證書(單元 : 金融合規與人工智能)
COURSE CODE 33C166194 FEES $9,000 ENQUIRY 2867-8392
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate for Module (Financial Compliance and Artificial Intelligence)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [5])

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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