Eligible certificates and courses for government funding in Hong Kong SAR
Get up to HKD 10,000 reimbursement for CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate, Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate, and Principles of Sustainable Investing Certificate (Chinese).
Commitment to green and sustainable finance
The Hong Kong Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme supports talent development in green and sustainable finance by providing subsidies for university students and market practitioners to upskill their knowledge. CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate, Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate, and Principles of Sustainable Investing Certificate (Chinese) are eligible under the Scheme.
Eligibility
Hong Kong SAR residents who are market practitioners or students
Amount of reimbursement
Up to HKD 10,000
Application
Apply for reimbursement within three months of successful completion
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Which certificate or course is right for me?
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Foundational certificate |
Foundational certificate | Advanced certificate | |
| Who should enroll? | The Sustainable Investing Certificate builds foundational knowledge and an understanding of the issues across sustainability topics. It is designed for investment practitioners who want to learn how to analyze and integrate material sustainability factors into their work. This certificate is offered in most countries, but not all – please review the certificate availability before registering. |
The CFA Institute Principles of Sustainable Investing Certificate (Chinese) is a global program designed for industry practitioners working in real economy and finance sectors who are seeking essential sustainable investing/ESG knowledge delivered in Chinese language. This certificate helps individuals to gain credibility and stay current with the global sustainable investment standards, trends and insights to support the green transition and drive sustainable business growth. |
The Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate is a more advanced certificate. It develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to apply climate-considerations into valuation and portfolio construction, and is designed for analysts and portfolio managers. |
| Enhanced Competency Framework on Green and Sustainable Finance (ECF-GSF) | A Relevant Practitioners who has passed the Sustainable Investing Certificate is eligible to apply for exemption from Modules 1 and 2 of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ECF-GSF Core Level training programme. | N/A | A Relevant Practitioners who has passed the Climate Risk, Investing, and Investing Certificate is eligible to apply for exemption from Modules 6 and 7 of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ECF-GSF Professional Level training programme. |
| CPT hours | 6 CPT hours | -- | 10 CPT hours |
| Study time | 100 hours | 50-70 hours | 100 hours |
| Price | USD 712 for members USD 890 for non-members |
USD390 for members USD488 for non-members |
USD 1,272 for members USD 1,590 for non-members |
Scheme details
| Eligibility requirements |
The Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme is open for application by Hong Kong SAR residents who are market practitioners or students. For more details on eligibility visit the Scheme website for more information. Sustainable Investing Certificate Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate Principles of Sustainable Investing Certificate (Chinese) |
| Amount of reimbursement | After completing an eligible certificate or course, applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 80% of the relevant fees, while full-time student applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 100% of the relevant fees, subject to a ceiling HKD 10,000. |
| Key steps and details |
Applicant shall create a personal account on the Scheme website and submit a completed application form with all required supporting documents via the account. Applications should be completed within three months after successful certificate or course completion. For reimbursement requests, please provide a digital copy of the certificate issued by CFA Institute. For details, please refer to the Scheme FAQ or visit the Scheme website. Please refer to the "Guide to Reimbursement Application of Eligible Programmes" before submitting your application. Contact details: |