This eCourse consists of two modules. Module 1 examines China’s economic and political history, the recent liberalization of its monetary policy, and the roles played by its regulators in upholding the government’s economic strategies.

Module 2 examines Hong Kong’s position as a global financial power, and explains the duties assumed by each of the regulatory bodies, as well as the tools they use to pursue their objectives.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the historical development of the banking sector in China
- Recognize the role of the People’s Bank of China (PBC), particularly in relation to monetary policy
- Recognize the significance of China’s other main financial regulators, the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)
- Recognize the historical factors which contributed to Hong Kong’s significance as a financial center
- Identify the idiosyncrasies of financial regulation in Hong Kong
- Identify the roles carried out by each of the regulatory bodies in Hong Kong

Module 1: Financial Authorities (China)
Topic 1: Overview of the Chinese Banking Sector
Topic 2: People's Bank of China (PBC)
Topic 3: Other Regulators

Module 2: Financial Authorities (Hong Kong)
Topic 1: Background
Topic 2: Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Topic 3: Other Financial Regulators