IFAA News and Updates
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
October 2007 (Word document)
April 2007 (Word document)
December 2006 (Word document)
November 2006 (Word document)
September 2006 (Word document)
PRESS RELEASES
18 September 2007 - IFAA Promotes Best Ethical Practices for Financial Planners in Hong Kong through Ground-breaking Publication of Corporate Practice Management Manual
The Independent Financial Advisors Association (IFAA) proudly announced today the publication...More >
6 December 2006 - Setting The Standard For Service Excellence In The IFA Industry
IFAA commissions the CCGFP to draw up "Corporate Practice Management Manual" for IFAs...More >
26 July 2006 - Newly launched IFAA announces unequivocal results of Hong Kong IFA industry survey
87% of IFAs demand inequitable market practices be remedied through the adoption of a level regulatory playing field across banks, brokers... More >
IN THE NEWS
Jan-Feb 2007 - Drawing up Corporate Practice Management Manual for IFAs
Article as published by Benchmark Journal (PDF file).
7 November 2006 - IFAA seeks to improve IFA practice
Article as published by the Hong Kong Economic Journal (PDF file).
6 August 2006 - IFA Group seeks to level the playing field
Article as published by South China Morning Post (PDF file).
Articles
Monthly articles in Hong Kong Economic Journal contributed by Dr. Sidney Sze.
OTHER UPDATES AND EVENTS
IFAA Seminar: Overview on Government Initiatives in Promoting Financial Services
10 May 2007: The IFAA hosted a seminar presented by Mr Kevin Ho Chi-Ming, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services) of HKSAR. Click here for a summary and presentation slides.
Annual General Meeting 2007
The IFAA held its first Annual General Meeting on March 7th, 2007. Click here for a summary and photos of the meeting.
IFAA September Happy Hour
IFAA held its first Happy Hour Drinks on Thursday 7 September at Verandah, Foreign Correspondents' Club. Click here to view photos taken at the Happy Hour.
Welcoming the new Commissioner of Insurance
On 27 September 2006, the IFAA hosted a luncheon to welcome the new Commissioner of Insurance, Mr. Clement Cheung. See photo.
IFAA Seminar: Regulatory Issues Faced by IFAs
22 September 2006: Speaker, Mrs. Christine M. Koo Principal Partner, Christine M. Koo & Ip, Solicitors & Notaries, Honorary Legal Advisor, IFA Association shared her experience on how to help IFAs in dealing with regulatory and disciplinary issues. Click here for a summary of the session. See photos.
Neilson reappointed IFAA Vice Chairman
Phil Neilson reappointed as Vice Chairman of IFAA after joining The Henley Group as Chief Executive Officer. Neilson was formerly Managing Director of ING Financial Planning Ltd.
