On 16th September 16, 2017, jointly organized by the Faculty of Business of the City University of Macau, the Macau Institute of Financial Services and the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC), the Professional Certificate in Financial Consulting (Executive Program) is launched at City University of Macau successfully. Prof. Kong Fanqing, Vice Rector of City University of Macau, Mr. Allan Wan, International Association of Registered Financial Consultants Hong Kong and Macau Centre Company Limited, Dr. Eva Khong, Executive Associate Dean of FOB and the Dr. Raymond Lee, Executive Director of Hong Kong Financial Services Professionals Association attended the Opening Ceremony.

 Prof. Kong Fanqing declared the opening speech. She firstly warmly welcomed all the students and then mentioned it is the fourth year since the cooperation between three parties. The program is aim at training the professions with the international view and practical skills of Financial Planning, and apply to and contribute to the Macau society. Those who pass the program are able to apply for being Registered Financial Consultant (RFC), which is the worldwide professional accreditation.

Mr. Allan Wan then briefly introduced the RFC accreditation, as well as the passing requirements of Professional Certificate in Financial Consulting (Executive Program). The Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) is a professional designation awarded by the IARFC to those financial advisors who can meet the high standards of education, experience and integrity that are required of all its members.

There are 8 professionals from different companies of financial industry in Macau were enrolled this term. They all have over 4 year financial planning related work experience and will continue study during the next week.