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	JANUARY 2010 ISSUE Secretariat News: Interim Executive Committee Meeting in Singapore ASIF 2010 Conference to be held 21 October 2010 in Taipei ACIIA News: The cultural city of Beijing hosts the ACIIA Interim Council Meeting September 2009 Examinations Members Regional News: Hong Kong - HKSI HKEx Chief Executive Mr Paul Chow Receives the Honour of HKSI Honorary Fellowship Hong Kong Securities Institute Appointed New Board Directors and Re-elected Ms Barbara SHIU as Chairman India - CPMR Seminar on Role of Treasury & Investments in Insurance Companies organized by CPMR, India at New Delhi. Japan - SAAJ Bank of Japan Governor’s historical first speech to CMA holders Securities Analysts Journal Prizes for 2008 Recent Events/Seminars Thailand - SAA, Thailand SAA Forum SAA Survey Guidelines on the standard of practice for Securities Analysts Awards Analyst Fair Thank you Party Day To view, CLICK HERE (1,040KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	SEPTEMBER 2009 ISSUE Secretariat News: ASIF Annual General Meeting, ExComm and other meetings were successfully held on 16 October 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ACIIA News: Worldwide release of examination results Replacement of sample exam questions on the ACIIA website ACIIA® Council Meeting: November 26 2009, Beijing China Members Regional News: Japan - SAAJ New Chairman of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan (SAAJ) Elected The 24th SAAJ Annual Conference: 9 October 2009, Keidanren Kaikan, Tokyo Recent Events/Seminars Hong Kong - HKSI HKSI Signs MOU with Shanghai-based Oracle Bay India - CPMR CPMR Seminar Thailand - SAA, Thailand SAA Forum Round Table Meeting Analyst Fair Meeting with Minister of Finance To view, CLICK HERE (1,040KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	JUNE 2009 ISSUE Secretariat News: The Securities Investment Development Corporation (SIDC) of Malaysia was admitted as a full member of ASIF. SFC of Hong Kong becomes advisor to ASIF ASIF AGM to be held October 2009 in Australia ACIIA News: Welcome to CIS Nigeria –the latest ACIIA member CIS and ACIIA Growth in Nigeria CIIA important for Nigerian investment professionals Training Future of CIIA in Nigeria ACIIA® Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: June 2009, Vilnius, Lithuania Members Regional News: Hong Kong - HKSI HKSI appoints Mr SF Wong as Chief Executive ASIF Executive Committee Meeting HKSI Scholarship Award Ceremony 2009 The Sixth PRC Securities Regulations Examination was held in May 2000 Japan - SAAJ Educational activities Other activities Recent Events/Seminars Thailand - SAA Discussion Panel SAA Forum SAA Survey Securities Analysts Awards 2008 To view, CLICK HERE (1,040KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	MARCH 2009 ISSUE Secretariat News: Interim Executive Committee to be held in Hong Kong Resignation of CFA Singapore Creation of ASIF description on Wikipedia ACIIA News: CIIA® Exam: March 2009 Session ACIIA® Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: June 2009, Vilnius, Lithuania Members Regional News: Australia - Finsia Finsia’s recent policy initiatives: Sustainability post-Kyoto protocol ratification: implications for the Australian finance industry Navigating reform – the global financial crisis and Australasia’s response Policy Advisory Groups India - CPMR Japan - SAAJ SAAJ Director was appointed as IASCF-SAC Committee Member 21thSAAJ-CFA Institute/CFAJ (CFA Society of Japan) Joint Seminar2nd – 3rd March, Tokyo Thailand - SAA Discussion Panel Joint Seminar Press Conference SAAF Survey Young Financial Star Competition (YFS) Certified Investment and Securities Analyst (CISA) Graduation Ceremony To view, CLICK HERE (1,040KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	DECEMBER 2008 ISSUE Secretariat News: New Name of the Federation: Asian Securities and Investments Federation (ASIF) Expulsion of the Indonesian Society The Interim Executive Committee Meeting to be held in Hong Kong ACIIA News: ACIIA® Council Meeting: 13 November 2008, Buenos Aires, Argentina Members Regional News: Australia - Finsia Navigating reform: the financial services crisis and Australasia’s response Australia as a regional financial services hub: the talent dimension Reconciling wealth with leverage: new challenges in consumer finance Sustainability post-Kyoto protocol ratification: opportunities for the Australian finance industry China - SAAC Hong Kong - HKSI Barbara Shiu elected as new HKSI Chairman Former SFC Chairman and CSRC Chief Advisor Anthony Neoh becomes the HKSI Honorary Fellow for 2008 Global Alliance in Promoting IAQ in Hong Kong Young Talent Optimistic about Their Future Careers in the Financial Industry HKSI Roundtable Luncheons Training Programme with the Shenzhen Securities Association Iran - IIIA Global Financial Crisis and Islamic Capital Market Japan - SAAJ SAAJ on the Credit Crisis “The 2nd Private Banking Seminar” in Tokyo – Again a Great Success Seminars for CIIA holders from abroad in 2009 Recent Events Thailand - SAA SAA Forum Discussion Panel Joint Seminar ASAF Seminar SAA Survey Seminar for Reporters Analysts Fair To view, CLICK HERE (2,134KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)

	SEPTEMBER 2008 ISSUE Secretariat News: ASIF AGM and half-day seminar to be held in Bangkok, Thailand ACIIA News: CIIA Forum launched CIIA Examinations – September 2008 ACIIA® Council Meeting: 13 November 2008, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Members Regional News: Australia - Finsia Overview of our successful 2007 policy campaigns Overview of ongoing 2008 policy campaigns China - SAAC Securities Association of China (SAC) held the Third Session of the Fourth Standing Committee of the Board. AFMA and SAC Signed MOU in Beijing SAC Attended the 13th Asian Securities Forum Hong Kong - HKSI HKSI Scholarship Award Ceremony Executive Roundtable Luncheon Series – Exclusively for HKSI Individual Members [(HKSI Aff, MHKSI, FHKSI, FHKSI(Hon)] India - CPMR IBS Case Development Centre (IBSCDC) Adam Smith Institute of Management Launched Japan - SAAJ The 23rd SAAJ Annual Conference: 10 October 2008, Keidanren Kaikan, Tokyo The 9th SAAJ-Nippon Finance Association Joint Seminar: 5 September, 2008. The 2nd SAAJ Private Banking Seminar 4-5 December Thailand - SAA Outlook of Energy and Petrochemicals Industry under the present government SAA Workshop Joint Seminar To view, CLICK HERE (1,949KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	JUNE 2008 ISSUE Secretariat News: ASIF AGM and half-day seminar to be held in Bangkok, Thailand ACIIA News: ACIIA® Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: 25-6 June 2008, Paris, France Welcome on board! Finland - New member of ACIIA Members Regional News: Hong Kong - HKSI Hong Kong Securities Institute Opens Representative Office in Shenzhen HKSI’s Delegation to Kuala Lumpur HKSI Research: Grooming of Talents in the Financial Industry Training for Business Support Roles India - CPMR Higher Education Summit Japan - SAAJ Preferential treatment to CMA/CIIA holders at an MBA School SAAJ expands networks with universities Trust bank requires employees to take a preliminary course to CMA Level I Favorable news for CMA/CIIA holders living outside Japan Upcoming News/Events/Seminar To view, CLICK HERE (1,237KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	MARCH 2008 ISSUE Secretariat News: ASIF Conference and AGM in New Delhi ACIIA News: CIIA® Exam: March 2007 Session ACIIA® Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: June 2008, Paris, France Members Regional News: China – SAAC Newsletter for Chinese Capital Market Hong Kong - HKSI PDFM launched in Shanghai Chairman’s Cocktail Reaching out India - CPMR ASIF Conference hosted by CPMR University Japan - SAAJ Recent Events 20thSAAJ-CFA Institute/CFAJ (CFA Society of Japan) Joint Seminar 12th – 14th March Tokyo Conference Center, Shinagawa “New Challenges in Fund Management Upcoming News/Events/Seminar To view, CLICK HERE (693KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	SEPTEMBER 2007 ISSUE Secretariat News: ASIF 2007 Conference in New Delhi ASIF 2007 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Committee Meetings CIIA News: CIIA recognition in the UK CIIA Examinations – September 2007 CIIA® Council Meeting: 8 November 2007, Chinese Taipei Members Regional News: Australia - FINSIA New directions: Greater resources, better information, a stronger industry voice and expanded services. Sustaining the Momentum: Tim Flannery and Finsia’s ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ campaign ASX corporate governance guidelines updated No ban on commissions, shelf fees out Green light for shorter PDSs Hong Kong - HKSI HKSI Mission to Shanghai PDFM Recognised by ACCA Japan - SAAJ The New Chairman of The Security Analysts Association of Japan elected Recent Events Upcoming News/Events/Seminar The 1st SAAJ Private Banking Seminar: 13-14 December 2007, Tokyo To view, CLICK HERE (693KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	JUNE 2007 ISSUE Secretariat News: Interim Executive Committee Meeting in Kuala Lumpur ASIF 2007 Conference in New Delhi ASIF 2008 Conference in Australia CIIA News: CIIA® Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: 27-28 June 2007, Berlin, Germany Welcome on board! Kazakhstan - The 30th member of CIIA Members Regional News: Australia - FINSIA Finsia members endorse sale of education business to Kaplan Australian government continuing to reduce regulatory burden Tackling regulatory burdens in the financial sector ‘Tip of the Iceberg: the economics of sustainability risk reporting’ Finance sector acknowledges economic impacts of climate change Key findings of Finsia’s ‘Have Your Say’ Industry Opinion Poll: Senior industry roundtable discussion paper released Finsia raises mutual fund expertise in India New South Australian Deputy Governor China - SAAC Third Session of Securities Analysts Committee of SAC Elected India - CPMR The Council for Portfolio Management and Research University, Tripura launchees Master Degree Programs 2007 ASIF Conference being hosted by CPMR Japan - SAAJ JICA Securities Exchange Seminar SAAJ studying the possibility of an educational program for wealth management in Japan Recent Events Upcoming News/Events/Seminar The 7th SAAJ Summer Seminar New Development in bond investment – Challenge for the Financial policy and investment strategy for new products Korea - KCIAA Structural Reforms Underway in Korean Capital Markets To view, CLICK HERE (461KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	MARCH 2007 ISSUE Secretariat News: ExComm Meeting in Kuala Lumpur ASIF 2007 and 2008 Conferences CIIA News: CIIA Exam: March 2007 Session CIIA Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: 27-28 June 2007, Berlin, Germany Members Regional News: Australia - FINSIA Sustaining our Future: Investing for the Long Haul Analysts 'positive' on company reporting Bank of England Governor attracts large audience Down Under International Vietnamese Students Study Experience in Australia Finsia and PNBI helping quality gains in Malaysia Finsia Hosts Board Room Luncheon Korea Association of Risk Professionals Study Tour Hong Kong - HKSI HKSI Qualifications & membership as Industry Standards HKSI Fellows Executive Seminar on Sponsor and Public Offerings Regulations 2007 Training Programme for the Securities Association of Shenzhen Joint Programme in Finance Training with TRAC Enhancement of the Licensing Examination Reciprocal Examination Arrangements under CEPA The fourth PRC Securities Regulations Examination 2006 Outstanding Achievers of the LE Candidates of the Month Candidates of the Year Progress of the PDFM India - CPMR The Convocation 2006 Japan - SAAJ Recent Events 19th SAAF-CFA Institute/CFAJ (CFA Society of Japan) Joint Seminar 1st-2nd March Tokyo Conference Center, Shinagawa Upcoming News/Events/Seminar To view, CLICK HERE (432KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	DECEMBER 2006 ISSUE Secretariat News CIIA News: DOWNLOAD SEOUL CONFERENCE PRESENTATION (Powerpoint Format) CIIA Exam: September Session CIIA Council Meeting and Press Conference: 28 November 2006, New Delhi, India Members Regional News: Australia - FINSIA Co-operative agreement with Korea Securities Dealers Association Malaysia's Higher Education Minister visits Finsia and calls for a stronger focus on lifelong learning ASEAN Regional Capital Markets Training Program Completed Finsia 2006 Asian Development Bank (ADB) Projects Consumer Policy Update Markets Policy Update Education and Professional Development Update Hong Kong - HKSI Training courses offered to mainland financial institutions Board Member Mr Bob Bunker speaking at the WFE's Investor Education Workshop 2006 in Thailand India - CPMR CPMR hosts Association of Certified International Investment Analysts (CIIA) Meetings at New Delhi, India CPMR National College launches the Banking, Finance and Insurance (BFI) Program Japan - SAAJ Recent Events Upcoming News/Events/Seminars Korea - KCIAA Thailand - SAA Analyst Fair 2nd, 2006 To view, CLICK HERE (1234KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	SEPTEMBER 2006 ISSUE Secretariat News: ASIF Conference / Meeting in Seoul First GIPS (Global Investment Performance Standards) Working Group Presentation in Seoul CIIA News: CIIA Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: 28-29 June 2006, Luxembourg Portability of the CIIA Recognition from regulatory authorities CIIA Exams: September 2006 Session Members Regional News: Australia - FINSIA 120 years of History New Principles launches International training Finsia focus on Vietnam 59th International Banking Summer School 2006 (IBSS) Hong Kong - HKSI HKSI Signed Memorandums of Understanding with professional associations in the region India - CPMR CPMR hosts Association of Certified International Investment Analysts (CIIA) Meetings at Delhi, India CPMR Business School launches one-year Executive PG Program in Management Japan - SAAJ SAAJ General Membership is open to CIIA holders - Portability of the CIIA Recent Events Other Seminars To view, CLICK HERE (763KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	JUNE 2006 ISSUE Message from Director: Australian Initiative to improve the relationship between analyst and companies CIIA News: Prospective CIIA members CIIA® Exam: March 2006 Session CIIA® Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: 28-29 Jne 2006, Luxembourg Secretariat News: ASIF Executive Committee Members meet Philippine Regulators ASIF 2006 Conference in Seoul, Korea Members Regional News: Australia - FINSIA New Finsia and SEEK Learning partnership improves access to careers in finance 2006 Finsia Williamson Scholarship winner Finsia and the Takeovers Panel WA Citizen of the Year awards honour Finsia member Finsia Takeovers Package Recent Finsia submissions Is opting out an option? China - SAAC Hong Kong - HKSI Industry-wide Research on Hong Kong's Readiness for the Mainland Market HKSI Scholarship Programme High-level Communication Avenue - CEPA Forum in Beijing Business Ethics Forum Enthusiastic responses to the PDFM Reciprocal Examination Arrangements under CEPA India - CPMR CPMR launches new PG Diploma Programs Seminars on Emerging Trends in Finance, Banking and Management Japan - SAAJ Recent Events Upcoming Events/Seminars The 6th SAAJ Summer Seminar: "New Trend of Structured Products and Risk Managements" to be held on 18th of July, 2006. The 7th SAAJ-Nippon Finance Association Joint Seminar: "Accounting information and Valuation of Capital Market" to be held on 11th of September, 2006. To view, CLICK HERE (367KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	MARCH 2006 ISSUE CIIA News: CIIA® Exam: September 2005 Session CIIA® Council Meeting and CIIA Seminar: 17 November 2005, Seoul, Korea Secretariat News Members Regional News: Australia - FINSIA Membership Services Improve and Expand My FINSIA Publications Update Record new member numbers for 2005 JobReady Online Education Update FINSIA International Update FINSIA Signs MOU with Monash Indonesia: Asian Development Bank Project 59th International Banking Summer School for Australia Hong Kong - HKSI Achievement Recognised Business Continuity Planning Recognition of PDFM by Napier University, Scotland Roundtable Luncheon featuring SFC's Chairman Executive Seminar on Corporate Governance Launch of COmputer Based Examinations for the LE Reciprocal Examination Arrangements under CEPA Preparatory Course for CIIA Final Examinations in Beijing India - CPMR CPMR Education Lanka Launches Certified Treasury Management (CTM) program in Sri Lanka New Releases from CPMR University Press The Convocation 2005 Iran - IIIA Investment Companies In Tehran Stock Exchange Introduction Part I: Introduction of investment companies in Securities Stock Exchange Definition The history of investment companies Part II: Indicators of Investment Companies Evaluation of portfolio of the investment companies The compound of portfolio of the investment companies The policy of dividends and trend of capital formation The comparison between the financial intermidiary and other industries Japan - SAAJ Recent Events January - March 2006 Thailand - SAA, Thailand Securities Analysts Association held a seminar on "Derivatives: A New Alternative" in "Derivatives Fun Fair" with an objective of providing investors with the knowledge and understanding on derivatives trading. To view, CLICK HERE (949KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	DECEMBER 2005 ISSUE Highlights: Message from the Chairman CIIA News: CIIA® Exam: September 2005 Session CIIA® Council Meeting and CIIA Seminar: 17 November 2005, Seoul, Korea Secretariat News: ASIF Committee Meetings and AGM in Beijing ASIF 2005 Conference in Beijing Members Regional News: Australia - FINSIA Merger and rebranding update Introducing Finsia — connecting you with the future Trimester three enrolments exceed expectations Record new member numbers Visit from Professor Anthony Saunders — Stern School of Business International success in Thailand Hong Kong - HKSI The Path to Excellence Recent Launch of an Advanced Level Qualification — the PDFM A Preparatory Course for the CIIA® Examination The Appointment of the first HKSI Honorary Fellow The MPF Forum Expansion of the Question Bank of the Licensing Examination The Licensing Examinations in the Mainland India - CPMR The CPMR University launches Bachelor Degree Program in Computer Applications (BCA) on distance learning mode E-Learning Package New releases from CPMR University Press Japan - SAAJ 20th SAAJ ANNUAL CONFERENCE Upcoming News/Events/Seminar To view, CLICK HERE (915KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	SEPTEMBER 2005 ISSUE Highlights: Message from Director: RAISING THE BAR ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CIIA News: New CIIA® Member – Instituto Argentino de Ejecutivos de Finanzas (IAEF) “CIIA® Principles of Ethical Conduct”: Public Release CIIA® Exams: September 2005 Session CIIA® Application for Exemption from Series 86/87 and 16 of NYSE and NASD CIIA Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: 29-30 June 2005, Tenerife, Spain Secretariat News: ASIF AGM/Committee meetings/2005 Conference Website Archive of Corporate Governance Members Regional News: Australia - SIA Merger approved Retirement incomes Reporting Season Trends Diploma of Financial Services (Banking) China - SAAC Reform of Non-Tradable Shares – A Milestone in the Development of China’s Capital Market Hong Kong - HKSI Recognising the Top Achievers HKSI offers training for funds management practitioners in Shenzhen India - CPMR CPMR Education Lanka launches the International CIIA Program in Sri Lanka New Releases from CPMR University Press Faculty Development Programs Japan - SAAJ Recent Events Upcoming Events/Seminars Thailand - SAA, Thailand Training Young-Blood Securities Analysts Recent activities of SAA To view, CLICK HERE (529KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)

	JUNE 2005 ISSUE Highlights: Message from Director: The Changing Landscape of New Zealand's Regulatory Environment CIIA News: CIIA New Associate Members Securities Analysts Association, Chinese Taipei Hellecinic Association of Certified Stock market Analysts Prospective CIIA Members CIIA Exam: March 2005 Session CIIA Principles of Ethical Conduct CIIA Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: 29-30 June 2005, Tenerife, Spain Secretariat News: Preparation in progress for ASIF 2005 Conference Members Regional News: Australia - SIA SIA/AIBF Merger proposal International Growth Policy Productivity Commission releases Final Report Professional Development Education China - SAAC Meet in Beijing, Meet in Autumn - Introduction to ASIF 2005 Conference Hong Kong - HKSI Hong Kong Stock Echange (HKSX) introduces a new Code of Corporate Governance Practice (The Code) and Rules of Corporate Governance Report HKSI training links with Mainland China continue to grow Examinations offerred under CEPA Expansion of the Licensing Examination Question Bank India - CPMR The CPMR Centre for Postgraduate Studies National Conclave of Leaders in Education CPMR Education Lanka Japan - SAAJ New Education Program: "Introduction to Quantitative Analysis" Recent Events Upcoming Events/Seminars Thailand - SAA, Thailand SAA, Thailand, welcome ASIF Executive Committee, 1-2 April 2005 SAA, Thailand Chairman, Mr. Kongkiat Opaswangkorn, Ph.D, was appointed new Chairman of FeTCO effective June 16, 2005 To view, CLICK HERE (711KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	MARCH 2005 ISSUE Highlights: Message from Director: Singapore’s REITs on takeoff Committee News: Education Committee News CIIA® News: CIIA® Potential Member - Securities Analysts Association, Chinese Taipei CIIA® Exam: March 2005 Session CIIA® Principles of Ethical Conduct: Your comments welcomed CIIA® Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: 29-30 June 2005, Tenerife, Spain Secretariat News Regional News: Australia - SIA SIA International Activity over 2004 Alliance agreement with FPA Jeffrey Lucy, ASIC, addresses SIA luncheon SIA appoints two new Life members Policy update Hong Kong - HKSI Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) appointments a new Chairman HKEx Announces Measures to Further Develop its Stock Options Market Second PRC Securities Regulations Examination and Preparatory Course offered to Hong Kong Practitioners HKSI’s Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries (LE) to be held on 23 April 2005 in Shenzhen New Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Courses for Legal Professionals India - CPMR CPMR School of Human Resource Development (ISHRD) launches MS (HRM) Program. International Conference on Emerging Securities Market Japan - SAAJ 11th SAAJ Seminar, 20 January 2005, Tokyo 17th SAAJ–CFA Institute/CFA Society of Japan Joint Seminar, 3–4 March 2005, Tokyo Planned Revisions to SAAJ–IPS Reflecting Revised GIPS New Zealand - INFINZ Policy and Regulation — the unseen value of INFINZ? To view, CLICK HERE (651KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	DECEMBER 2004 ISSUE Highlights: Message from ASIF Director: The Tradability of State-owned Shares in China - A Major Issue Facing China’s Securities Market CIIA® News: CIIA® Council Meeting: 30 November 2004, Beijing, P.R. China Secretariat News Regional News: Australia - SIA PD Direct: online PD designed to Securities Institute standard Securities Institute policy committees ACCC’s new process for informal merger review ASIC’s PPP on dollar disclosure SIA analysts comment on trends that emerged during the reporting season Guidance for research analysts Hong Kong - HKSI Conclusions on the Regulatory framework for Addressing Analyst Conflict of Interest The first Real Estate Investment Trust lists in Hong Kong Hong Kong Professionals Visit Shenzhen HKSI’s Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries (LE) Opens Door for Mainland Professionals Second PRC Securities Regulations Examination in Hong Kong Offers an Expedient Path for Hong Kong Professionals HKSI Diploma Programme Examination (DPE) earns Further International Recognition Advanced Certificate in Quantitative Techniques and Analysis Increasing Popularity of Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning and Advising India - CPMR New releases from CPMR University Press Faculty development programs International Conference Securities and Futures Commission consultation paper on “Analysts conflict of interest” International Conference on Emerging Securities Market Japan - SAAJ 19th SAAJ Annual Conference 18 October 2004, at Toshi Center Hotel, in Tokyo Recent Events Upcoming News/Events/Seminars Thailand - SAA,T Announcement of New Office - SAA, Thailand To view, CLICK HERE (1195KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	SEPTEMBER 2004 ISSUE Regional News: Australia - SIA PD Direct BRIAN SALTER PRESENTS AWARDS IN EXCELLENCE Policy and Policy and Regulation Economic impact of ageing populations Hong Kong - HKSI HKSI continues to grow Mainland China service offering Hong Kong Financial Services Expo held in Shanghai Professional events Licensing Exam – Electronic results India - CPMR New releases from CPMR University Press Faculty development programs Seminar on careers in finance and banking Japan - SAAJ 19th SAAJ Annual Conference Recent Events Upcoming Events/Seminars Thailand - SAA,T Thailand Focus 2004 - A success from SET News Analysts Consensus: New source of data for investment decisions To view, CLICK HERE (421KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	JUNE 2004 ISSUE Highlights: Message from Director: Cracking down on money laundering and terrorist financing Committee News Policy and Regulation Committee News CIIA® News CIIA® Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting, Amsterdam. Secretariat News Regional News: Australia — SIA New Institute National President appointed Securities Institute well placed to expand operations in the Asia Pacific The Institute’s first National Finance & Investment Week a success Anti-money laundering media briefing Update on CLERP 9 ASIC Speaks seminars rolled our nationally over June 2004/06/25 Record number of 2003 graduates from Institute education courses Hong Kong — HKSI Hong Kong brokers participate in Mainland China examination and training Securities and Futures Commission consultation paper on “Analysts conflict of interest” India — CPMR The CPMR University launches The CPMR School of Marketing Studies National Conclave of Leaders in Education The CPMR University launches The CPMR School of Financial Studies New Books from CPMR University Press The CPMR University launches The CPMR School of Public Policy Japan — SAAJ 19th SAAJ ANNUAL CONFERENCE 18, October 2004 at Toshi Center Hotel in Tokyo. Recent Events Upcoming Events/Seminars Korea – KCIAA Kun Ho Hwang elected new chairman of KCIAA at the AGM Thailand – SAA, in Thailand Several activities lining up for analysts New Chairman announced increasing focus on research analysts To view, CLICK HERE (645KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	MARCH 2004 ISSUE Highlights: Deputy Chairman's Message: Towards Better Corporate Reporting Committee News. CIIA® News Secretariat News Regional News: Australia — SIA Managing Conflicts of Interest: Institute Responds to ASIC Institute Comments on the Draft CLERP 9 Bill Institute Supports ASX Exposure Draft on New Capital Raising Mechanisms Draft Guidance Note on Financing Arrangements for Takeover Bids Transition to International Financial Reporting Standards — Insurance Contracts SIA Policy Issues for 2004 Professional Development, Education, International presence, JASSA awards for 2003 Hong Kong — HKSI HKSI Regional Update- ASIF March 2004 Newsletter HKSI offers Mainland China examination preparatory course Launch of ‘on line’ events for members India — CPMR CPMR University Case Studies Bag the Top Awards at the Regional Asia-Pacific Case Competition in Hong Kong The CPMR University launches The CPMR School of Information Technology New Journals from CPMR The Convocation 2003 New Books from CPMR Press Japan — SAAJ Expansion of Individual Investors Recent Seminars 10th SAAJ Seminar, 20 January 2004, Tokyo 16th SAAJ-CFA Institute/JSIP Joint Seminar, 4-5 March 2004, Tokyo To view, CLICK HERE (260KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	DECEMBER 2003 ISSUE Highlights: Chairman's Message. Committee News. CIIA® News: CIIA® Council Meeting: 27 November 2003, Tokyo, Japan Secretariat News: ASIF committee meetings, Annual General Meeting, and one-day seminar held on 24-26 October 2003 in Beijing, PR China. Regional News: Australia — SIA Professional Development Securities Institute Code of Conduct in development Education — Financial Planning Open-entry Relaunch Online Handbook Launch Educational and membership alliances Brand Values PR China - SAAC A Brief Introduction to the Management System for Securities Professional Qualifications in China Hong Kong — HKSI Announcement of closer ties between Mainland and Hong Kong securities market professionals Update on Certified International Investment Analyst CIIA® Final Examination in Hong Kong Launch of the new e-commerce courses for training India — CPMR The CPMR University launches New Post Graduate Diploma Programs Management Teacher Program leading to Ph.D offered by the CPMR Institute for Management Teachers (IIMT) New Books from CPMR Press The Doctoral Program offered by The CPMR Institute for Management Teachers (IIMT) Japan — SAAJ Launch of new Education Program (“Primary Education Program”) and Designation (“CCMA ”) SAAJ Award for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure for Fiscal 2003 Recent Seminars The 10th SAAJ Seminar: “Equity Valuation and Financial Information” to be held on 20 January in Tokyo 5th SAAJ-IPS Seminar: “New Development of Investment Performance Standards — Proposed Revisions and Additions to the SAAJ-IPS/GIPS Standards —”, 29 January, Tokyo 16th SAAJ-CFA Institute/JSIP Joint Seminar, 4–5 March 2004, Tokyo To view, CLICK HERE (195KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	SEPTEMBER 2003 ISSUE Highlights: Report from the Communications Committee Co-Chair. CIIA® News: CIIA® Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting: 25–26 June, 2003, Stockholm, Sweden CIIA® Examinations (September 2003) ICIA News: ICIA (International Council of Investment Associations) Meeting held on 24 June, 2003 in Stockholm, Sweden Secretariat News: The next ASIF Committee meetings, Annual General Meeting, and one-day seminar to be held on 24–26 October, 2003 in Beijing, PR China. Regional News: Australia — SIA Securities Institute of Australia Activities in Asian region Industry calls for fee disclosure guidelines to become law Submission to ASIC on Valuing Options ASX Corporate Governance Council update Appointment to Chair of Financial Reporting Council ASIC Issues Report on Research Analyst Independence Institute Opposes Proposal for Infringement Notices Institute Meets with Minister for Justice and Customs Professional Development Education and Membership alliances Hong Kong — HKSI Successful roll out of the new licensing examination Update on Certified International Investment Analyst CIIA® Final Examination in Hong Kong Launch of the new HKSI website Joint initiative with Hong Kong University of Science & Technology India — CPMR The CPMR University launches The CPMR National College The CPMR Center for Entrepreneurship Development New Economics Journals from CPMR Japan — SAAJ Recent Events/Seminars CIIA® September 2003 Exam Sessions Malaysia — RIIAM Continuing Education Programme for Directors of Public Listed Companies To view, CLICK HERE (171KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	JUNE 2003 ISSUE Highlights: Report from the AdComm Chair/Treasurer: ASIF Policy and Regulation Issues. Editorial News: Report from ASIF member societies: Concrete measures taken against SARS and how various events, including examinations, were handled. Committee News: Education Communications Policy and Regulation CIIA® News: CIIA® examinations results, March session 2003 Secretariat News Regional News: Australia — SIA Securities Institute Wins ADB Bid Students Gain SIA Membership Policy Matters Education Graduations for 2002 Copyright Agency Membership Securities Institute Relocates Hong Kong — HKSI Hong Kong Securities Institute launches new licensing examination Working Group formed on the Business Environment for the Stockbroking Industry in Hong Kong. HKSI Examination and Training Update Updates on Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA®) Final Examinations in Hong Kong India — CPMR The CPMR University launches new Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs The CPMR Law School launches PG Diploma Programs in Law National Conclave of Leaders in Education Japan — SAAJ 2003 CMA (Chartered Members of SAAJ) Level 1 and 2 Examinations Upcoming Events / Seminars New Zealand --- INFINZ Research Independance Thailand — SAA, Thailand New Chairman: Mr Chavalit Thanachanan To view, CLICK HERE (585KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	MARCH 2003 ISSUE Highlights: From the Desk of an ExComm Member: P.R. China - 2003 ASIF Annual Meeting and the Conference. Committee News: Education Communications Policy and Regulation CIIA® News: New members CIIA® Examinations (March 2003) Secretariat News Regional News: Australia — SIA Reaccreditation of Educational Programs Complete SIA Launches Global Markets Improved Learning Resources for Students SIA Continues to Chair ASIF Policy and Regulation Committee Strategic Partnerships India — CPMR The CPMR University launches CPMR Law School Faculty Development Programs New Law Journals from CPMR Japan — SAAJ 15th SAAJ – CFA Institute/JSIP Joint Seminar, 5 – 7 March 2003, Tokyo Thailand — SAA, Thailand Thai Exchange Promotes Analyst Standards To view, CLICK HERE (357KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	DECEMBER 2002 ISSUE Highlights: ASIF Annual General Meeting 2002 Executive Committee Meeting 2002 Sub-committee Meetings 2002 From the Desk of an ExComm Member: Singapore Raising Standards of Financial Professionals & Addressing Client’s Needs CIIA® News APIMEC-CIIA® Conference and CIIA® Council meeting (physical): 11 and 12 November 2002, São Paulo Secretariat News: New ASIF Public Officer/Manager Regional News: India — ICFA The CPMR University; CPMR Launches new program in Banking; New Research Journals from CPMR. Iran — IIIA Introduction of IIIA (Iranian Institutional Investors Association) Investment Companies and the Stock Market; The necessity of a professional association in the investment industry; Iranian Institutional Investors Association (IIIA); IIIA’s major activities Japan — SAAJ 2001-2002 SAAJ Award for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure; Professional ethics; 15th SAAJ-CFA Institute/JSIP Joint Seminar, 5-7 March 2003, Tokyo; Korea — KCIAA Change of the Society name and exam name To view, CLICK HERE (144KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	SEPTEMBER 2002 ISSUE Highlights: ASIF Members Attacking Corporate and Market Malpractice Hong Kong Attacks Malpractice Regional News: SIA - CEO's Brief SAAJ-IPS Conference SAA Chinese Taipei - Enactment of "Regulation Governing the Protection of Securities Investors and Future Traders" INFINZ (previously NZSIA) - Restructuring To view, CLICK HERE (266KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	JUNE 2002 ISSUE Highlights: A productive Executive Committee Meeting in Shanghai ICIA News Education Committee News & the CIIA ^®Examination (March 2002) Communications Committee News Policy and Regulation Committee News Special News Release: ASIF 2002 Conference in Mumbai, India, cancelled From the desk of an Executive Committee member: Strengthening Corporate Governance: Thailand as an example Regional News: SIA: Ian Neal as New President SIA: Brian Salter as New CEO SIA/CFA Institute Australasian Investment Management Conference HKSI: Alec Tsui as New Chairman HKSI: Gary Cheung as New CE SAAJ: 14th SAAJ-CFA Institute/JSIP Joint Seminar To view, CLICK HERE (530KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	MARCH 2002 ISSUE Highlights: From the Desk of the Deputy Chairman: Facilitating Corporate Restructuring - A Malaysian Perspective Treasurer's Review: The Next Twenty Years for ASIF Regional News: SIA - forging ahead with Industry Reforms SIA - Launch of Best Practice Guidelines HKSI - CIIA Final Examination in Hong Kong HKSI - Development of Licensing Examinations and associated study and teaching materials HKSI - HKSI's role in Continuous Professional Training (CPT) Activities SAAJ - Contribution to the CFA Institute 11 September Memorial Scholarship Fund SAAJ - Revising SAAJ-IPS into a Country Version of GIPS RIIAM - Commonwealth Association for Corporate Governance (CACG) Membership & Supports 2001 CACG Annual Conference To view, CLICK HERE (173KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)
	DECEMBER 2001 ISSUE Highlights: A Successful 2001 Conference ASIF Annual General Meeting 2001 Sub-Committee Meetings 2001 Old/New Executive Committee Meetings ICIA Council Meeting Regional News: Australia: SIA - Best Practices Guidelines for Research Integrity Hong Kong: HKSI - Post Conference Message to Sponsors, Delegates & Members Hong Kong: HKSI - HKSI Journal and membership Credit Card Japan: SAAJ - New Chairman & New Executive Managing Director Malaysia: RIIAM - Mandatory Accreditation Program for Directors of Public Listed Companies To view, CLICK HERE (167KB) (Note: Adobe Acrobat Required)