HKSI unveils new training initiative for private bankers

The Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) has tailored and launched an international training programme in the city to address a recognised skills shortage in the wealth management sector. Ironically, the HKSI sought to introduce this initiative six years ago, but failed to receive enough industry support during what was private-banking boom time. The 2008 financial crisis changed all that, revealing those organisations that put profits before good practice. But this April, afte…