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Anson Chan, Head of Financial Intelligence Unit of Financial Crime Prevention at UBS AG Hong Kong

Anson Chan’s sensitivity to data and detail-oriented mindset allow him to handle his job duties as Head of Financial Intelligence Unit of Financial Crime Prevention at UBS AG Hong Kong. He talks to A Plus about the draw of being an anti-money laundering specialist, and how his CPA qualification plays a key role in his journey of continuous learning.

This article was first published in A Plus 2025 Issue 2

Intellectual property-related tax incentives in Hong Kong and Singapore

Hong Kong is making significant strides to step up innovation and intellectual property (IP) development. A pivotal step is the introduction of the patent box regime, a tax incentive designed to encourage the development and commercialization of IP within Hong Kong.

STUDENT MATTERS

Top students and QP graduates of the June 2025 session

Congratulations to the 535 QP graduates who have successfully completed the QP in the June 2025 session, including 13 candidates who were awarded the top students prizes.

HKICPA Student Awards 2025

Over 180 participants joined the HKICPA Student Awards 2025 on 27 September to celebrate exceptional student achievements. The event recognized top performers from our Qualification Programme, scholarship recipients, Online Quiz winners, and top achievers in the BAFS exams.

We were honoured to have Mr. Joseph Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury as our Guest of Honour to present the awards. We were also pleased to have the support of our sponsors and members of the CPA Community, who joined us in engaging with student talents.

Practical experience

A warm welcome to the 6 Authorized Employers and 13 Authorized Supervisors (AS) who have recently joined the Institute's practical experience framework!

Regular communication with your Counsellor/ AS is crucial in supporting your technical and enabling competences development. It's about time to meet with your Counselor/ AS for an interim review to discuss training progress and update the training records.

Transition to a new era!
The transitional arrangement for the legacy Practical Experience Framework (PE Framework) will end on 31 December 2025. To ensure a smooth and stress-free process, transitioning students can refer to our previous communication linked here for guidance.

For students who have already completed the QP with sufficient practical experience for membership admission, remember to submit your membership applications by 5 January 2026.

Reminders on workshop rules and examination regulations

Several cases of violation of QP Workshop Rules and Examination Regulations were identified in the June 2025 Session. Disciplinary actions were imposed on the convicted students, including:

Marks penalty in examinations from the students' results of the relevant paper for the repeated violation of Examination Regulations.
Warning letters were issued to students who had violated Examination Regulations for the first time, including using the wrong answer booklets, failing to produce the printout of the docket, writing the name on the cover/ in the answer booklets, ranging/ vibrating mobile phone, failing to write answers in black/ blue ink, etc.
Warning letters were issued to students who had violated Workshop Rules for the first time, including attending workshops in a public area.

Please remember that it is important to adhere to all Workshop Rules and Examination Regulations to avoid unnecessary penalties. Students should read through the Workshop Rules in section 3.8.1 and the Examination Regulations in section 3.9.3 of the QP Student Handbook.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

YMC career insights series

Organized by the Young Members Committee (YMC), these events featured sharing sessions by young CPAs on their career progression in different industry fields and business roles, covering finance, private banking, technology, legal, sustainability consulting, FinTech, transitioning from the Mainland to Hong Kong.

In the upcoming live webinar session on 4 November, two CPAs will share about their personal journeys and experiences in the E-Commerce sector.

PAIB Live AMA (Ask Me Anything)

The event series is organized by the Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee, with the aim of offering a dynamic platform for engaging discussions and lively exchanges among PAIBs. Guest speakers are invited to talk about various subjects in a relaxed conversational format, such as challenges facing PAIBs, latest developments of a particular sector, and more.

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