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Overview  \nThe ASHK Examination is designed to assess the ability of candidates in understanding the Hong Kong working environment including industry practices, legislation, professional conduct code, professional standards and actuarial guidance notes relevant to actuaries practicing in life insurance, pension and general insurance sectors. Therefore, the ASHK Examination assures that passing candidates have acquired the appropriate level of local knowledge required for practicing in Hong Kong.  \nThe ASHK Examination consists of two parts – (i) Core paper; (ii) Practice-specific paper (candidates can choose from life insurance, pension and general insurance) .  \nThe expected learning hours for each part range from 40 to 60 hours.  \n2. Examination Materials  \nThe syllabus, study guides and sample questions are the useful materials to facilitate candidates’preparation for the ASHK Examination.  \n● Syllabus  \nThe syllabus conveys the expectations of each examination paper of the ASHK. It includes learning outcomes and the study topics for each examination paper.  \nCore Examination: Refer to Pages 2 – 4 of this document  \nLife Insurance Examination: Refer to Pages 5 – 7 of this document  \nPension Examination: Refer to Pages 8 – 9 of this document  \nGeneral Insurance Examination: Refer to Pages 10 – 13 of this document  \n● Study guides  \nA set of documents that set forth primary topics and subtopics covered in each examination paper. The topics summarise timely and relevant elements of Hong Kong-specific regulatory framework and market environment in which actuaries work. The topics are reviewed by the ASHK Curriculum/Examination Taskforce on a regular basis to ensure the examination contents are timely and relevant.  \nQuestions of the ASHK Examination are related to and supported by the readings listed under the Study guides (Appendix A of Core Study Guide). These readings are selected to assist candidates in their examination preparation. It is strongly suggested that candidates review these readings in depth prior to sitting for each examination paper.  \n● Sample questions  \nSample questions of each examination paper are provided to help candidates familiarise themselves with the format and style of questions which they may see in the examination.  \nCandidates are expected to apply their knowledge of regulatory framework and market environment which, at the time of the examination, have been indicated in the latest syllabus and study guides (plus zipped files of all links/readings listed) .  \n3.1 Core Examination  \nUpon completion of the Core Examination, candidates will gain knowledge and understanding of the regulatory frameworks and market environment of the financial service industry, including roles and responsibilities of practicing actuaries in Hong Kong.  \n3.1.1 Roles and responsibilities of main regulators supervising the financial services industry  \nCandidates will understand the roles and responsibilities of main regulators for the financial service industry in Hong Kong.  \nLearning Outcome  \nCandidates will be able to:  \nA. List the main regulatory bodies for the financial service industry in Hong Kong.  \nB. Describe the core responsibilities of each main regulatory body for the financial service industry in Hong Kong.  \nTopics  \n3.1.1.1 Insurance Authority (IA)  \n3.1.1.2 Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)  \n3.1.1.3 Mandatory Provident Fund Authority (MPFA)  \n3.1.1.4 Securities & Futures Commission (SFC)  \n3.1.2 Roles and responsibilities of main industry bodies in the financial services industry  \nCandidates will understand the roles and responsibilities of main industry bodies in Hong Kong.  \nLearning Outcome  \nCandidates will be able to:  \nA. List the main industry bodies in Hong Kong.  \nB. Describe the core responsibilities of each main industry body in Hong Kong.  \nTopics  \n3.1.2.1 Actuarial So","cbCaioOlg9k9gKJz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioOlg9k9gKJz","pdf",426038,14,"English","# Overview\n# Examination Materials\n# Core Examination\n## Roles and responsibilities of main regulators supervising the financial services industry\n## Roles and responsibilities of main industry bodies in the financial services industry\n## Regulations, professional standards, guidelines and industry standard practice\n## Risk management responsibilities for actuaries","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the ASHK Examination?\",\"answer\":\"The ASHK Examination assesses candidates’ ability to understand Hong Kong’s working environment, including industry practices, legislation, professional conduct code, professional standards and relevant actuarial guidance notes. 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