Hong Kong · Since 2023

About the Institute
Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions and answers introduce the Hong Kong Asset and Wealth Management Institute (HKAWM) — its positioning, mission, services and membership — to help the industry, media and the public get to know the Institute quickly. Content is updated on an ongoing basis.

FAQ

What is the Hong Kong Asset and Wealth Management Institute (HKAWM)?

Founded in 2023, the Hong Kong Asset and Wealth Management Institute (HKAWM) is a professional body dedicated to the asset and wealth management industry. It brings together seasoned practitioners and is guided by its core philosophy — professionalism as the foundation, service as the purpose, and innovation as the driving force — and is committed to advancing the industry’s professional capability and overall development.

What are the Institute’s mission and values?

The Institute is guided by the philosophy of professionalism as the foundation, service as the purpose, and innovation as the driving force. Its aim is to connect the strengths of the industry, raise the professional capability of practitioners, and support the steady, healthy development of the asset and wealth management sector.

What services and resources does the Institute provide?

The Institute offers three main types of resources: a platform for exchange, through which it hosts and takes part in industry activities; an online learning platform offering continuing professional development resources related to asset and wealth management; and a membership community that anyone can join free of charge upon registering on the platform.

How can I become an HKAWM member, and is there a fee?

Anyone who registers an account on the Institute’s online learning platform (learn.hkawm.com) can join HKAWM as a member free of charge, with no membership fee, and share in the Institute’s exchange and learning resources.

What does the Institute’s online learning platform offer?

The Institute operates an online learning platform providing continuing professional development courses and resources related to asset and wealth management. Its Annual Learning Pass opens up courses in one convenient package, allowing practitioners to plan their studies according to their own needs.

Which professional areas does the Institute focus on?

The Institute focuses on core areas including asset management, wealth management, family offices, cross-border investment and financing, and Shenzhen–Hong Kong cross-border finance, closely reflecting the practical needs of the asset and wealth management industry.

What role does the Institute play in the Greater Bay Area and cross-border finance?

The Institute actively engages with the Greater Bay Area and major financial hubs across the mainland, exchanging extensively with industry peers, government bodies and event organisers, and hosting or taking part in high-calibre industry activities that strengthen professional links between Hong Kong and the mainland in asset and wealth management.

How can I contact the Hong Kong Asset and Wealth Management Institute?

For enquiries, please visit the Institute’s official website at www.hkawm.com or email enquiry@hkawm.com.