Directors & Officers Training

董事及高級管理人員培訓

HKEX Listing Rules 3.09F / 3.09G compliant CPD training covering all 5 mandatory topics. CPT hours claimable by SFC-licensed individuals; CPD claimable for HKICPA, HKCGI and HKIoD members. Certificate of Attendance issued. Mandarin video + in-person at Star House TST.

HKEX 3.09F / 3.09G Compliant CPT / CPD Claimable Hours Certificate of Attendance Star House TST 17h / 20h Plans
HKEX does not prescribe approved training providers — any qualified provider can deliver CPD training if topics meet Rule 3.09G requirements.

HKEX Mandatory Requirements

1
Rule 3.09F — All directors must receive continuous professional development (CPD) in each financial year. The listed issuer is responsible for arranging and funding appropriate training.
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Rule 3.09G — CPD must cover at least these 5 topics: (1) Board roles & effectiveness; (2) Issuer obligations & directors' duties under HK law and Listing Rules; (3) Corporate governance and ESG; (4) Risk management & internal controls; (5) Industry-specific developments and business trends.
3
Rule 3.29 — Company Secretaries (including Joint Company Secretaries) must complete no less than 15 hours of relevant professional training each financial year.
4
First-time Directors — Must complete minimum 24 training hours within 18 months of appointment (12 hours if relevant prior experience).
HKEX FAQ: "The Exchange does not specify the format of director training." Different types of training may be counted as CPD, provided that the topics fall within the scope of Rule 3.09G. The issuer discloses training details (hours, format, topics, provider) in the annual report.

HKEX CPD Hours at a Glance 董事及公司秘書 CPD 時數一覽

Role 身份HKEX Requirement 聯交所要求This Course 本課程
Existing directors
現任董事
CPD every financial year (3.09F). No fixed minimum hours — the board judges sufficiency; market benchmark 15–20h/yearFoundation 17h
Advanced 20h
First-time directors (no relevant experience)
首次委任董事(無相關經驗)
Minimum 24 hours within 18 months of appointmentAdvanced 20h + add-on hours / corporate package
First-time directors (relevant experience)
首次委任董事(具相關經驗)
Minimum 12 hours within 18 months of appointmentFoundation 17h — exceeds requirement
Company Secretaries incl. Joint (3.29)
公司秘書(含聯席)
No less than 15 hours of relevant professional training each financial yearFoundation 17h — fully meets
Annual report disclosure (C.1.1)
年報披露
Disclose total hours, format, topics, and provider descriptionCertificate states all elements

CPD hours note: Foundation Plan 17h / Advanced Plan 20h are stated on the Certificate of Attendance. The Listing Rules prescribe no approved training provider — HKEX does not accredit courses; the issuer's board judges whether training is appropriate and discloses directors' training records (hours, format, topics, provider) in the Corporate Governance Report of the annual report.

CPT & CPD Hours — Who Can Claim

One course, four professional hour regimes. Your compliance officer or professional body reviews our certificate and records the hours — that is the claim mechanism.

RegimeAnnual requirementHow this course countsClaim status
SFC CPT
持牌人持續培訓
10 hrs/yr (12 for ROs/EOs), ≥5 hrs directly relevant to regulated activities Topics B1–B5 (issuer obligations, directors' duties, compliance, regulatory updates) and D1 (risk & internal controls) are directly relevant to licensed regulated activities. Certificate + attendance record provided for the firm's compliance file Claimable — Yes
HKICPA CPD
會計師公會
120 hrs per rolling 3-year cycle (≥60 verifiable, min 20 hrs/yr) Our Certificate of Attendance with topic breakdown satisfies the objective-verifiability standard for self-claiming verifiable CPD hours Claimable — Yes
HKCGI CPD
公司治理公會
15 hrs/yr (Basic: ≥6 ECPD from HKCGI's own courses) Counts toward the non-ECPD portion of HKCGI members' annual hours — governance, secretarial and compliance topics are core HKCGI subject matter Claimable — Yes
(non-ECPD hrs)
HKIoD CPD
董事學會
Directors are expected to train annually; external courses count Category 2 external director training — counts automatically with certificate Claimable — Yes

Wording note: SFC does not accredit or endorse individual courses or training providers for CPT — hours are claimed through your licensed corporation's compliance process. HKICPA, HKCGI and HKIoD likewise operate member self-claiming. We provide the certificate, topic map, trainer credentials and attendance records your compliance officer or professional body needs to verify and log the hours.

Training Plans

Two plans covering all 5 mandatory HKEX topics — choose based on your training needs

Foundation Plan

基礎計劃
17.0 hours

A — Board Roles & Effectiveness

  • A1 Establishment of Board committees and their role, function and responsibilities 1.0h
  • A2 Board effectiveness and periodic performance review 1.0h
  • A3 Change of auditors 1.0h
  • A4 Change of director 1.0h

B — Issuer Obligations & Directors' Duties

  • B1 Hong Kong Companies Ordinance re-domiciliation regime 1.0h
  • B2 New compliance requirements, including Beneficial Ownership regime for BVI companies 1.0h
  • B3 Sharing of regulatory periodic / quarterly update and enforcement cases 1.0h
  • B4 Practical tips for continuing obligation for A+H shares company 1.0h
  • B5 Court-free capital reduction for Hong Kong private limited companies 1.0h
  • B6 Deregistration or members' voluntary liquidation for inactive HK companies 0.75h

C — Corporate Governance & ESG

  • C1 Practical tips on holding an effective shareholders' meeting 1.0h
  • C2 New corporate governance updates (Part 1) 0.75h
  • C3 New corporate governance updates (Part 2) 0.75h
  • C4 HKEx review of issuers' annual reports 2024 0.75h
  • C5 Practical tips on climate-related disclosures 1.0h

D — Risk Management & Internal Controls

  • D1 Risk management and internal controls 101 1.0h

F — Industry and Technology (Rule 3.09G Topic 5)

  • F1 Industry developments, trends and strategy — customised to the issuer industry 1.0h
  • F2 Artificial intelligence x industry applications and board decision-making 1.0h

Pricing

Certificate of Attendance included — issued to each named participant

Plan / Certificate Fee per Certificate
每張證書費用
Foundation Plan (17h) 基礎計劃 HK$4,000
Advanced Plan (20h) 進階計劃 HK$4,000
Extra certificate / add-on hours HK$4,000
Corporate package (10+ certificates) Negotiable 面議

List price — discounts available for multiple certificates, corporate packages and long-term partnerships. WhatsApp +852 4423 7445 to negotiate.

Certificate of Attendance

Each participant receives a Certificate of Attendance upon completion, stating participant name, topics covered, training hours, date, and provider. This certificate can be used by listed issuers for HKEX annual report disclosure of directors' training status.

Named Certificate
Individual certificate per participant with full topic breakdown
CPD Hours Recorded
17h or 20h — stated hours, full topic map, trainer credentials
Annual Report Ready
Issuer can disclose training hours, format, topics, and provider
Flexible Format
Mandarin video or in-person at Star House TST — attendance code-verified, engagement-tracked

Accreditations & Recognition

Our D&O training meets the standards recognised by Hong Kong's key regulatory and professional bodies

HKEX Listing Rules Compliant
Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing

Curriculum covers all 5 mandatory topics under MB Rule 3.09G. Certificate accepted for annual report disclosure. HKEX FAQ confirms: "The Exchange does not specify the format of director training."

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HKCAAVQ Accredited Provider
HK Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications

Easy Solution is an HKCAAVQ-accredited training provider (QR No. 25/001160/L3). Our AI Chatbots course is QF Level 3 accredited — demonstrating our capability to deliver certified professional training.

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CEF-Registered Institution
Continuing Education Fund / 持續進修基金

Our AI Chatbots Certificate (QF Level 3) was approved as a CEF reimbursable course by the Labour and Welfare Bureau on 27 Aug 2026. Eligible students can claim up to HK$25,000 per person. This D&O course is not CEF-registered.

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RTTP-Eligible Training
Reindustrialisation & Technology Training Programme

Corporate training fees may be eligible for RTTP subsidy covering 2/3 of training costs. Administered by VTC. Companies can apply for training grant for their directors and officers.

rttp.vtc.edu.hk
BR-Registered Company
Easy Solution (Hong Kong) Limited · BR 68468987

Registered Hong Kong company operating at Star House, TST. Physical training venue with 30-seat capacity, projector, whiteboard, and WiFi. Mon–Sun 09:00–23:00.

ESG-Aligned Curriculum
HKEX ESG Reporting Guide · Climate-Related Disclosures

Topic C5 (climate-related disclosures) aligned with HKEX mandatory ESG disclosure requirements. Curriculum reviewed against the latest Corporate Governance Code and ESG reporting guide.

HKEX ESG Guide

D&O Training Faculty

Course Director Ivan Leung leads the programme. Specialist topic sessions are delivered by invited guest practitioners — qualified company secretaries, lawyers, and compliance professionals engaged per topic.

IL

Ivan Leung 梁煒堃

Course Director · HKCGI Chartered Company Secretary (CGP)

HKCGI Chartered Company Secretary and Chartered Governance Professional (2023), Master of Corporate Governance, member of the Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Directors Association (HKINED). 17+ years in investor relations and listing compliance — assisted Baguio Green Group's 2015 HKEX listing; senior executive at KPI Commercial Consultancy overseeing company secretarial, valuation and audit advisory services. Has delivered 200+ workshops across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau for CUHK, PolyU, HKMA, ERB and listed companies.

HKCGI Chartered Co. Secretary · CGP Master of Corporate Governance HKINED Member 200+ Workshops Baguio Green 2015 IPO
VI

Victor Ip

ESG & Sustainability · CFA ESG

MBA Finance, CFA ESG Investing certificate holder with 8+ years in sustainability reporting. Delivers Topic C (corporate governance and ESG matters) including climate-related disclosures aligned with HKEX mandatory ESG requirements.

MBA Finance CFA ESG Topic C

All trainers are engaged as session instructors for their respective topic areas. The programme director reserves the right to substitute trainers of equivalent qualification. Trainer assignments are confirmed at the start of each cohort.

Upcoming Course Schedule

Enrolment now open — limited seats per cohort. Mandarin video + optional in-person at Star House TST.

Cohort Plan Start Date Format Seats Status
2026 Q4 — Cohort 1 Foundation Plan (17h) 15 Nov 2026 Mandarin Video 30 / 30 Open Enrol
2026 Q4 — Cohort 2 Advanced Plan (20h) 22 Nov 2026 Mandarin Video 25 / 30 Open Enrol
2026 Q4 — Cohort 3 Foundation Plan (17h) 6 Dec 2026 In-person TST 18 / 30 Open Enrol
2027 Q1 — Cohort 4 Advanced Plan (20h) 17 Jan 2027 Mandarin Video 30 / 30 Open Enrol
2027 Q1 — Cohort 5 Foundation Plan (17h) 14 Feb 2027 In-person TST 12 / 30 Few Seats Enrol
2027 Q1 — Cohort 6 Advanced Plan (20h) 7 Mar 2027 Mandarin Video 30 / 30 Open Enrol
2027 Q2 — Cohort 7 Foundation Plan (17h) 11 Apr 2027 In-person TST 30 / 30 Open Enrol

Need a custom cohort for your board? We arrange private training sessions for companies — choose your dates, format, and topics.

WhatsApp 4423 7445 — Arrange Private Training

Full Curriculum — All 5 HKEX Mandatory Topics

A Board Roles, Functions & Responsibilities, and Board Effectiveness

A1 Establishment of Board committees and their role, function and responsibilities1.0h
A2 Board effectiveness and periodic performance review1.0h
A3 Change of auditors1.0h
A4 Change of director1.0h

B Issuers' Obligations & Directors' Duties under HK Law and Listing Rules

B1 Hong Kong Companies Ordinance re-domiciliation regime1.0h
B2 New compliance requirements, including Beneficial Ownership regime for BVI companies1.0h
B3 Sharing of regulatory periodic / quarterly update and enforcement cases1.0h
B4 Practical tips for continuing obligation for A+H shares company from a company secretary perspective1.0h
B5 Court-free capital reduction for Hong Kong private limited companies1.0h
B6 Practical tips for closing down inactive HK companies via deregistration or members' voluntary liquidation0.75h

C Corporate Governance & ESG Matters

C1 Practical tips on holding an effective shareholders' meeting1.0h
C2 New corporate governance updates (Part 1)0.75h
C3 New corporate governance updates (Part 2)0.75h
C4 HKEx review of issuers' annual reports 20240.75h
C5 Practical tips on climate-related disclosures1.0h

D Risk Management & Internal Controls

D1 Risk management and internal controls 1011.0h

E Advanced: Company Secretarial & Compliance (Advanced Plan only)

E1 Company secretarial compliance calendar and essentials: (a) Annual compliance timetable; (b) Directors' securities dealings; (c) Share buyback; (d) Overseas regulatory compliance1.5h
E2 Equity incentive & share option schemes (Chapter 17)1.5h

F Industry & Technology — Rule 3.09G Topic 5 (both plans)

F1 Industry developments, trends and strategy — customised to the issuer's industry (e.g. consumer manufacturing & packaging: market landscape, raw material & FX costs, environmental regulation & ESG disclosure, export vs domestic strategy)1.0h
F2 Artificial intelligence × industry applications & board decision-making — AI in production, supply chain, customers and compliance; board-level AI governance and directors' duties1.0h

How We Compare

HKEX does not require approved providers — all providers below can deliver valid CPD training. The difference is price, format, and flexibility.

Feature Easy Solution (Us) Vistra 卓佳 HKIoD 香港董事學會 HKCGI 香港公司治理公會 BMIPTC 邦盟匯駿
HKEX 3.09G — all 5 topics covered All 5 All 5 All 5 All 5 All 5
Certificate of Attendance Issued Issued Issued Issued Issued
HKEX-recognized provider No pre-approval needed
HKEX: "no specific requirement on provider"
No pre-approval
Same as all
Industry body
Self-referenced
Industry body
SFC recommended
Claims HKEX recognition
Same rule applies
Plan hours 17h / 20h 17h / 20h 10–20h/yr
per-topic credits
Package-based 2h per topic
pick & choose
Starting price (1 person) HK$4,000 HK$5,800 HK$1,500–3,000
per individual class
Member/non-member
seminar pricing
Custom quote
per topic
Bulk pricing (10 certs) HK$4,000
bulk negotiable 包班面議
HK$33,800
same
Pay per class
no bulk package
Member discount
per seminar
Custom quote
Delivery format Mandarin video + in-person TST Mandarin video In-person / online
Cantonese/English/Mandarin
In-person / online
English/Cantonese
In-person
Cantonese/Mandarin
Physical venue included Star House TST
30 seats, projector, WiFi
—
video only
Own premises Selected venues Client's office
client arranges
Company Secretary 3.29 (15h) Covered (17h/20h) Covered Separate courses Covered Separate topics
First-time director (24h in 18 months) Advanced 20h + experience 18h + experience Diploma pathway Package covers Custom topics
Booking flexibility Online booking + WA Contact executives Online registration Online registration Phone/email
Curriculum structure Fixed 15-topic curriculum
structured & comprehensive
Fixed 15-topic curriculum
same structure
Credits programme
build your own path
Seminar series
attend individually
Pick & choose topics
2h each, flexible

Why Easy Solution is a smart choice

  • Same curriculum as Vistra at the same price — but we add a physical TST venue for in-person sessions
  • Bulk pricing advantage: HK$3,380/person for 10 certificates — cheaper than attending 5 individual HKIoD classes
  • All-in-one structured curriculum — no need to pick individual seminars and hope they add up to 15h
  • HKEX explicitly states no provider pre-approval is required — our Certificate of Attendance is valid for annual report disclosure
  • Mandarin video + optional in-person at Star House TST — flexibility Vistra (video-only) and BMIPTC (client arranges venue) don't offer
  • Covers both Rule 3.09F (directors) and Rule 3.29 (company secretaries) in one course

Frequently Asked Questions

Does HKEX require training from approved providers only?
No. HKEX explicitly states: "The Exchange does not specify the format of director training" and there is no prescribed or approved provider list. Any provider can deliver CPD training as long as the topics fall within the scope of Rule 3.09G. The listed issuer is responsible for determining whether the training is appropriate and disclosing details in the annual report.
What does the Certificate of Attendance include?
The certificate states the participant's name, training topics covered (mapped to the 5 mandatory areas in Rule 3.09G), total training hours, date of completion, format (video/in-person), and provider name (Easy Solution HK Limited, BR 68468987). This information can be used directly for annual report disclosure.
Is the 17-hour Foundation Plan enough for HKEX compliance?
HKEX does not set a minimum number of hours for existing directors — the requirement is that training covers all 5 mandatory topics and is of sufficient quality. The 17-hour Foundation Plan covers all 5 topics. Industry benchmarks (HKIoD, HKCGI) suggest 15–20 hours per year. First-time directors need 24 hours within 18 months (the 20-hour Advanced Plan combined with prior experience may meet this).
Can Company Secretaries use this training for Rule 3.29 compliance?
Yes. Rule 3.29 requires Company Secretaries to complete no less than 15 hours of relevant professional training each financial year. The Foundation Plan (17 hours) meets this threshold, and the Advanced Plan (20 hours) exceeds it.
Can SFC-licensed individuals claim CPT hours for this course?
Yes. Licensed representatives and responsible officers can claim these hours toward the SFC Continuing Professional Training requirement (10 hrs/yr, 12 for ROs/EOs) via their firm's compliance process. Topics on issuer obligations, directors' duties, regulatory updates and risk management are directly relevant to regulated activities. We supply the certificate with full topic map, trainer credentials and attendance records for the compliance file. Video modules are completed through our enrollment portal with code-gated check-in and per-participant engagement tracking, and every certificate is publicly verifiable online — giving your compliance officer an audit trail of each person's training. Note: SFC does not accredit individual courses — hours are recognised through your licensed corporation's own verification, which our documentation supports.
Which topics count as directly relevant CPT hours for licensed persons?
The compliance-relevant segment of the curriculum: B1–B5 (re-domiciliation regime, beneficial ownership compliance, regulatory updates and enforcement cases, A+H continuing obligations, capital reduction), B6 (deregistration/liquidation), D1 (risk management and internal controls) and E1–E2 for the Advanced Plan (compliance calendar, directors' securities dealings, share buyback, Chapter 17 schemes). Together these provide 9–12 hours of directly relevant training — exceeding the 5-hour minimum relevance requirement.
What language is the training delivered in?
Mandarin (video format). In-person sessions at Star House TST can be arranged in Cantonese or English upon request. Contact us for custom arrangements.
Can we train multiple directors from the same company?
Yes. We offer tiered pricing for 1, 2, or 10 certificates. Each director receives an individual Certificate of Attendance. For bulk bookings or custom corporate arrangements, contact us via WhatsApp 4423 7445.

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