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Mr Stanley Wong Yuen Fai, JP AHKIB, Chairman of the Membership and Professional Development Committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, and Director and Deputy General Manager of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited As an international financial center, Hong Kong has many professional finance and banking practitioners. With the rapid economic growth and the opening up of the banking sector in Mainland China, and the presence of large fund companies in Hong Kong, there is a keen demand for relevant talents. In view of this, CUSCS and the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers jointly organised a new programme, the Diploma Programme in Financial Planning. A forum-cum-agreement signing ceremony was held in June 2011. At the forum, our alumnus, Mr Stanley Wong Yuen Fai, JP AHKIB, Chairman of the Membership and Professional Development Committee of Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, and Director and Deputy General Manager of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, shared his experience in the finance and banking sector and analyzed the career prospects and development in the industry. Stanley started working in Mainland China in the early 1990s. He believes that China is not a single market, because each individual city, such as Beijing or Shanghai, is unique. Stanley's advice to those who wish to develop their career in Mainland, whether in the financial sector or not, is to equip oneself well, and, most importantly, to learn Mandarin. "I travelled to Inner Mongolia in 1981 and met a group of American correspondents. They communicated with us in fluent Mandarin while we responded in English." Upon his return to Hong Kong, Stanley immediately began to learn Mandarin. "Continuing study is the best investment and it's a zero-risk investment, too. You will inevitably be rewarded – it's just a matter of time." Stanley also emphasised the importance of maintaining personal and professional ethics and integrity as well as building a strong sense of responsibility. He encouraged fellow students and alumni to stay positive when encountering problems, with a quote from his previous boss, "Don't give me your problem, give me the solution". Stanley stressed that career decisions should be based on one's personal interest rather than on salary. He reminded his audience that there are various jobs in the banking sector, from customer services to financial planning. There is still so much room for personal growth and development. Stanley shared a lot of his personal experiences at the forum. He encouraged those who were interested in the financial field to take the initiative for self-introduction to financial organizations and also to gain experience in related industries. In particular, he emphasised that first impressions are crucial, so job seekers should be serious in preparing for an interview. To review highlights from the forum
Studying Abroad - Ms Rachel Cheng In addition to enrolling in local degree programmes, studying abroad is another popular choice among alumni. This issue also features Ms Rachel Cheng, a graduate of the Higher Diploma Programme in Business & Human Resource Management, sharing with us about her overseas learning experience. Studying abroad in the UK had always been Rachel's goal. Upon graduating from the Higher Diploma Programme in Business and Human Resource Management, she chose to pursue her study at Nottingham Trent University. She said, "Nottingham Trent University is ranked as the "Best New University" in the region and the cost of living there is lower than that in London. Moreover, the modules looked quite interesting and the programme design is good." Of course, like other international students, Rachel needed time to adapt to the new environment and culture. "That's why I chose to live in the University campus. This allowed me to have more time to study and meet with tutors and classmates for counselling and social mingling. And I also got to know friends from different parts of the world which has broadened my horizons." Rachel said she had not encountered many difficulties during her stay. "Fortunately, the University provided international students with English classes throughout the year to help with essay/ report writing. The tutor helped us to go through assignments and gave us feedback about how to improve the structure of our work." Rachel has just completed her top-up degree and has decided to stay in the UK to pursue graduate studies. "I am very happy to study my Masters Degree at the University of London in the coming September, doing an MSc in International Human Resource Management." |
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Our alumnus, Mr Stanley Wong Yuen Fai, JP AHKIB, Chairman of the Membership and Professional Development Committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, and Director and Deputy General Manager of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, shared his experience during the "Forum on Career Prospect in Banking and Financial Industries". This issue also features Ms Rachel Cheng, a graduate of the Higher Diploma Programme in Business & Human Resource Management, telling us about her overseas learning experience. 
