financial planner
HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
School of Accounting and Finance
Financial Planning (AF4324)
Lecturer: Dr. Allen Ng, CFA
E-mail: afallen@polyu.edu.hk
Office: M507l
Role and Purpose
This is an introductory course on financial planning and a course that has been recognized by the Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) as a substitute for Module One in its education program (i.e., those who have passed this course will not be required to take Module One of the education program for Certified Financial Planners).
It contributes to the achievement of BBA Programme Outcomes by enabling students to understand, analyze and apply the elements and steps relevant in practicing financial planning services. This module will set the background of financial planning for students and equip them with the essential knowledge and skills to perform financial planning services for clients. Topics including the major steps of financial planning, job knowledge requirement of CFPCM and the latest financial planning tools and techniques will be covered.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
a. Identify and resolve ethical issues relevant in the context of financial planning, by complying with Code of Ethics (Outcome 5);
b. Identify roles of regulators and scopes of regulations that govern the financial services industry, and interpret regulations of financial markets of Hong Kong;
c. Analyze real-life situations and problems encountered by financial planners by applying conceptual frameworks drawn from the different context areas such as investment planning and estate planning areas (Outcome 9);
d. Carry out and act upon self-appraisal and reflective thinking in the areas of teamwork, leadership and career selection to equip students with the skills and knowledge (Outcome 6) for continuous development;
e. Apply the essential concepts in investment planning, insurance planning, risk management,
School of Accounting and Finance
Financial Planning (AF4324)
Lecturer: Dr. Allen Ng, CFA
E-mail: afallen@polyu.edu.hk
Office: M507l
Role and Purpose
This is an introductory course on financial planning and a course that has been recognized by the Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) as a substitute for Module One in its education program (i.e., those who have passed this course will not be required to take Module One of the education program for Certified Financial Planners).
It contributes to the achievement of BBA Programme Outcomes by enabling students to understand, analyze and apply the elements and steps relevant in practicing financial planning services. This module will set the background of financial planning for students and equip them with the essential knowledge and skills to perform financial planning services for clients. Topics including the major steps of financial planning, job knowledge requirement of CFPCM and the latest financial planning tools and techniques will be covered.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
a. Identify and resolve ethical issues relevant in the context of financial planning, by complying with Code of Ethics (Outcome 5);
b. Identify roles of regulators and scopes of regulations that govern the financial services industry, and interpret regulations of financial markets of Hong Kong;
c. Analyze real-life situations and problems encountered by financial planners by applying conceptual frameworks drawn from the different context areas such as investment planning and estate planning areas (Outcome 9);
d. Carry out and act upon self-appraisal and reflective thinking in the areas of teamwork, leadership and career selection to equip students with the skills and knowledge (Outcome 6) for continuous development;
e. Apply the essential concepts in investment planning, insurance planning, risk management,