Central to the CPE concept is the need to foster a culture of continuous learning with the objective of enhancing technical knowledge and professional expertise of licensed persons.

Through the CPE programme, it is hoped that investors will gain assurance that licensed persons have the technical knowledge, professional skills and ethical standards required to perform their functions effectively, efficiently and fairly. In addition, the confidence of the international community will be enhanced as higher standards are being practised by licensed persons.

CPE is a programme for educating market professionals, and is mandatory for all licensed persons. Attendance of CPE courses has been made a condition for licence renewal. Licensed persons must undergo the programme and collect the required number of CPE points if they wish to renew their licences.

CPE applies to CMSRL holders:

• dealing in securities;
• trading in futures contracts;
• fund management;
• advising on corporate finance;
• investment advice;
• financial planning;
• Or any other SC’s licensed persons