This Bridging Programme aims to bridge the curriculums between CPWP (Module 1 Paper 1 and Module 2) and the Enhanced Competency Framework on Retail Wealth Management (ECF-RWM) by filling the gap in those unmapped syllabi between the mentioned curriculums.

It provides a trimmed version for individuals who completed ECF-RWM Modules 1 to 7 or grandfathered as Certified Retail Wealth Professional to learn about technical and product knowledge as well as ethics and compliance aspect in the context of private wealth management.

CPWP Bridging Post Training Examination will be held on 14 February 2025 (Friday) 4:30pm. Please note that all computer-based exam candidates MUST schedule their exam.  CPWP Bridging Post Training exam candidates should refer to Step 2 of the Scheduling Guide for precedures.  

*Rescheduling services are not applicable to the CPWP Bridging Post Training Exam.

Note: Examination candidates are required to complete Module 1 before 8 February 2025 (Saturday), 23:59, otherwise they might not be allowed to sit for the examination on 14 February 2025.

The programme consist of the following parts:

Module 1 – Technical and Product Knowledge (7 hours eCourses offered by Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute)
Topic 1: Basic Products
Topic 2: Derivatives and Structured Products
Topic 3: Investment Funds and Alternative Investments
Topic 4: Portfolio Management
Topic 5: Lending and Leverage

Please read the User Guide on how to launch Module 1.    

Module 2 – Compliance and Ethics (6 hours classroom/webinar lectures offered by The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB)
Chapter 1: Banking Regulations in Hong Kong
Chapter 2: Securities and Selling Activities related Regulations in Hong Kong
Chapter 3: Laws & Regulations Relating to Client Engagement and What Happens When Things Go Wrong
Chapter 4: Beyond Regulatory Prescriptions - Fiduciary Duties, Ethical Values And Professional Conduct

Module 2 Study Materials are available for download via HKSI Institute Online Portal upon enrolment.

Note: As the CPT hours of Module 2 will be awarded by HKIB, only attendance record of Module 1 can be downloaded from HKSI Institute's Online Portal. 

This programme is primarily for CRWP holders or individuals who have completed all modules of the ECF-RWM programme and are interested in obtaining the CPWP qualification.

By submitting your enrolment to the CPWP Bridging Programme, you authorise the HKSI Institute to share any information provided on your enrolment with HKIB to verify your eligibility and organise training sessions under this programme.

Withdrawal will be arranged for enrolee who DO NOT fulfil any of the above prerequisites. A withdrawal administration fee of HKD500 will be charged.