Welcome to the IFAA

The Independent Financial Advisors Association Limited (“IFAA”) is the first industry association specifically for corporations engaged in the provision of financial advisory services in Hong Kong.

imageFounded by a group of industry veterans, IFAA aims to reach out to three core audience groups, namely government regulatory bodies, IFAA members and the general public. IFAA will help independent financial advisors keep abreast of international best practices.

Latest News

Message from IFAA's Chairman

Click here for the latest update on IFAA's activities from IFAA Chairman, Dr. Sidney Sze.

8 April 2008 - Rex Global Asset Management Limited joins as Corporate Member

Click here to see Jimmy Chan, Chief Executive of Rex Global Asset Management accepting the IFAA Certificate from Dr. Sidney Sze, Chairman, IFAA

11 March 2008 - IFAA Legal Series, Workshop I - "Protecting your business through the clarification and adoption of key procedures"

In collaboration with the law offices of Herbert Smith, the IFA held the first of three free member workshops designed to give practical assistance and support to the owners of independent financial advisor firms. Over 50 representatives from IFAs across Hong Kong came together to discuss a greater level of standardisation across all aspects of their operations. Click here to read a summary of what was covered at the workshop. Click here to see Dr. Sidney Sze, Chairman, IFAA with Angelyn Lim of Herbert Smith and Phil Neilson, Vice-Chairman, IFAA

29 February 2008 - Centaline Financial Services Limited joins as Corporate Member

Click here to see Johnson Chow, Managing Director, Centaline Financial Services accepting the IFAA Certificate from Dr. Sidney Sze, Chairman, IFAA

 

IFAA Promotes best Ethical Practices for Financial Planners in Hong Kong through the Ground-breaking Publication of "Corporate Practice Management Manual"

The IFAA proudly announced on 18 September the publication of its much anticipated Manual, which is the first of its kind for the financial planning industry in Hong Kong. More...

Join Us

All organizations engaged in the provision of independent financial advisory services, including the selling of insurance and unit-linked products, are welcome to join the IFAA. Find out more here.

Hong Kong IFA Industry Survey

In July, 2006 we administered a survey to poll IFAs on their views and challenges facing the industry. To view our PowerPoint presentation of survey results click here