| 1999 |
The idea of certification for financial professionals
was first suggested by Douglas Robertson to Premier Zhu Rongji.
With guidance of the premier, PBoC organized a research group
on the certification program. Unfortunately, the program was
prolonged as the financial reform was initiated. |
| 2005 |
China Banking Association took over the program and set
up Panel on CBA Certification for China Banking Professional
in May. The Panel submitted Research Report on Certification
Program for Chinese Banking Professionals in October. |
February
2006 |
The Fifth General Assembly of the Association included certification
program into the work plan of 2006 and the eleventh five-year
plan of the Association. |
May
2006 |
Report on Certification for Chinese Banking Professionals
and a proposal of establishing CBA Certification Committee
for Chinese Banking Professionals were adopted at the Sixth
Meeting of the Third Executive Board Meeting. System layout,
certification standard and curriculum of training and examinations
were formulated by a specialist panel organized by CBA Secretariat. |
During the six years of preparation, the certification program
has been receiving support and assistance from various sides.
CBRC and CBA members have provided great support to the research
of the program, while many institutions of higher education have
provided assistance to the formulation of the curriculum and construction
of the question database. We are also indebted to cooperation
with many overseas institutions, including Hong Kong Association
of Banks and Temasek Holdings. And many visiting institutions
like American Bankers Association and Swiss Banking have shared
with us most invaluable experiences.
The Committee
The Committee was set up on June 6, 2006. Mr. Liu Mingkang, Chairman
of China Banking Regulatory Commission was elected Director of
the Committee.
The Committee shall fulfill the following duties:
• Formulate a certification system for Chinese banking
professionals, promote qualification standard and regulations
for banking professionals and provide supports for management
of banking professionals;
• Set basic principles for the certification system of banking
professionals, draw up plans for the system and carry out researches
to improve certification standards for banking professionals and
relating systems;
• Organize certification examinations for banking professionals,
review their certification and manage certificates issued to Chinese
banking professionals;
• Promote follow-up education after issuing of certificates
to banking professionals.
The Committee has a specialist panel which provides the Committee
with consultancy and suggestions concerning certification standard,
curriculum, teaching materials, qualification review and follow-up
education, while the Office of the Committee oversees daily work
of the Committee.
Structure of the Program
The whole program consists of four parts: certification standard,
examination, qualification review and follow-up education.
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The Committee brings together professionals
and specialists to develop the certification standard, with
the belief that success of every single bank relies on compliance
and professional knowledge and skills of its employees. |
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As a result of detailed
classification in the banking industry, CBACCBP examinations
include two modules, i.e. a ground module and a professional
module. The compulsory ground module covers basic knowledge
and skills required in banking business while the professional
module covers knowledge and skills required in specific professions. |
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A review on professional
record is required in addition to passing the examinations
to get a CBACCBP certificate. Therefore, CCBP is not only
proof to professional knowledge and skills, but also shows
that the certificate holder enjoys good professional ethics
and record. |
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Follow-up education
on new knowledge, techniques and skills is required to certificate
holders to ensure updating of knowledge and skills of the
holders. And follow-up education will be included in the annual
review of the certificate. |
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