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50%

Pass mark required for both continuous assessment and final exam

HKMU LiPACE Programme Information

2 hours

Final examination duration

HKMU LiPACE Programme Information

HKD 4,600

Program tuition fee (inclusive of e-learning courseware and exam)

TMA & HKMU LiPACE Course Details

90 hours

E-learning courseware duration

TMA Level 1 Training Programme Specification

QF Level 4

Hong Kong Qualifications Framework recognition level

HK Qualifications Register

100

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The TMA Level 1 training program is a 90-hour e-learning course with a HKD 4,600 fee, assessed via coursework and a 2-hour final exam. A pass mark of 50% is required. Completing it enables TMA Associate Membership. This 100 MCQ bank matches the official syllabus.

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1Under the Linked Exchange Rate System (LERS) of Hong Kong, what is the specific trading range for the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) exchange rate against the US Dollar (USD)?

A.7.75 to 7.85 HKD per USD

B.7.70 to 7.90 HKD per USD

C.7.80 to 7.85 HKD per USD

D.7.75 to 7.80 HKD per USD

Explanation: Since May 2005, the HKMA has operated a symmetrical Convertibility Zone for the HKD against the USD. The zone is bounded by the Strong-side Convertibility Undertaking at 7.75 and the Weak-side Convertibility Undertaking at 7.85, establishing a trading range of 7.75 to 7.85.

2How is the Base Rate of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) calculated to determine the interest rate for the Discount Window?

A.50 basis points above the lower bound of the US Federal Funds Target Range, or the 5-day moving average of individual overnight HIBORs, whichever is higher

B.The 5-day moving average of individual overnight HIBORs plus 50 basis points, or the lower bound of the US Federal Funds Target Range, whichever is lower

C.The lower bound of the US Federal Funds Target Range plus 25 basis points, or the overnight HIBOR, whichever is higher

D.The average of the 1-month HIBOR and the lower bound of the US Federal Funds Target Range

Explanation: The HKMA Base Rate is calculated as 50 basis points above the lower bound of the prevailing target range for the US Federal Funds Rate, or the 5-day moving average of the overnight HIBOR, whichever is higher. This formula ensures that local interest rates remain aligned with US rates while reflecting local interbank liquidity conditions.

3When capital flows into Hong Kong and the market exchange rate reaches the Strong-side Convertibility Undertaking boundary, what action is the HKMA obligated to take?

A.Buy US Dollars and sell Hong Kong Dollars to expand the Aggregate Balance

B.Sell US Dollars and buy Hong Kong Dollars to contract the Aggregate Balance

C.Raise the Base Rate to attract more domestic deposits

D.Issue more Exchange Fund Bills to absorb liquidity

Explanation: Under the Strong-side Convertibility Undertaking (at 7.75 HKD per USD), the HKMA stands ready to buy USD from licensed banks and sell HKD. This intervention injects HKD liquidity into the banking system, expanding the Aggregate Balance and putting downward pressure on interbank rates.

4If capital outflows trigger the Weak-side Convertibility Undertaking at 7.85 HKD per USD, what is the direct impact on the interbank liquidity in Hong Kong?

A.The Aggregate Balance contracts and local HIBOR rates tend to rise

B.The Aggregate Balance expands and local HIBOR rates tend to fall

C.The Exchange Fund's foreign currency reserves are completely exhausted

D.The HKMA immediately devalues the currency peg center rate

Explanation: When the exchange rate hits 7.85, the HKMA buys HKD and sells USD. This contracts the Aggregate Balance (the interbank liquidity pool), which naturally increases interbank HIBOR rates. The rising HIBOR increases the cost of shorting HKD, restoring exchange rate stability.

5What does the 'Aggregate Balance' represent within the monetary framework of Hong Kong?

A.The sum of clearing balances held by licensed banks with the HKMA

B.The total amount of cash in circulation within the Hong Kong public

C.The total foreign currency reserves held by the Exchange Fund

D.The outstanding amount of Exchange Fund Bills and Notes in the market

Explanation: The Aggregate Balance is a key component of the Monetary Base in Hong Kong. It represents the sum of the balances of clearing accounts maintained by licensed banks with the HKMA for interbank settlements.

6What is the primary statutory purpose of the Exchange Fund established under the Exchange Fund Ordinance in Hong Kong?

A.To affect, directly or indirectly, the exchange value of the currency of Hong Kong

B.To maximize commercial investment profits for the Hong Kong Government

C.To act as a direct retail credit provider during economic downturns

D.To clear all domestic interbank transactions on a real-time gross basis

Explanation: According to the Exchange Fund Ordinance, the primary purpose of the Exchange Fund is to regulate the exchange value of the currency of Hong Kong. Secondary purposes include maintaining the stability and integrity of the monetary and financial systems.

7In Hong Kong monetary statistics, which of the following is included in the definition of M1?

A.Legal tender notes and coins in circulation plus customer demand deposits with licensed banks

B.Customer savings and time deposits held with licensed banks

C.Negotiable certificates of deposit issued by licensed banks and held by non-authorized institutions

D.Customer deposits held with restricted license banks and deposit-taking companies

Explanation: M1 is the narrowest measure of money supply in Hong Kong. It comprises public cash (legal tender notes and coins in circulation) plus demand deposits held by customers with licensed banks.

8What is the key structural difference between the money supply aggregates M2 and M3 in Hong Kong?

A.M3 includes M2 plus customer deposits with restricted license banks and deposit-taking companies, and NCDs issued by these institutions

B.M2 includes M1 plus customer deposits with deposit-taking companies, whereas M3 excludes them

C.M3 is strictly composed of foreign currency deposits, whereas M2 contains only Hong Kong Dollar deposits

D.M2 includes negotiable certificates of deposit (NCDs) held by banks, whereas M3 includes NCDs held by the public

Explanation: In Hong Kong, M3 is the broadest monetary aggregate. It is defined as M2 plus customer deposits with restricted license banks (RLBs) and deposit-taking companies (DTCs), plus negotiable certificates of deposit (NCDs) issued by these institutions and held by non-authorized institutions.

9Under the backing rule of Hong Kong's currency board system, what must the three note-issuing banks submit to the HKMA in exchange for Certificates of Indebtedness to issue new HKD banknotes?

A.US Dollars at a fixed rate of 7.80 HKD per USD

B.Gold bullion at the prevailing market price in London

C.Exchange Fund Bills at their par value

D.Hong Kong Government Bonds at their nominal yield

Explanation: To issue banknotes, note-issuing banks must submit USD to the HKMA at the contract rate of 7.80 HKD per USD in exchange for Certificates of Indebtedness (CIs). CIs serve as legal backing for the banknotes issued.

10According to the Pure Expectations Hypothesis of the term structure of interest rates, an upward-sloping yield curve implies that the market expects:

A.Future short-term interest rates to rise

B.Future short-term interest rates to fall

C.Future inflation to decline rapidly

D.Long-term bond prices to rise over time

Explanation: The Expectations Hypothesis posits that long-term interest rates are geometric averages of current and expected future short-term rates. An upward-sloping curve indicates that future short-term rates are expected to exceed current rates.

About the TMA Treasury Markets Certificate Exam

The Professional Certificate in Treasury Markets is recognized under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4) and serves as the 'Level 1 Training' under the TMA's Professional Qualification Framework (PQF). It provides junior practitioners or aspiring treasury professionals with a baseline understanding of financial systems, regulatory frameworks, foreign exchange, money markets, debt securities, derivatives, operations, risk management, and professional ethical standards. Graduates are eligible to apply for TMA Associate Membership and can proceed to Level 2 Training or apply for ECF-TM certification (Associate Treasury Management Professional, ATMP) if employed by an authorized institution.

Assessment

The course is completed through 90 e-learning hours, assessed via Continuous Assessment (CA) and a 2-hour final examination. A passing score of 50 is required for both CA and the exam.

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

50% for both CA and the final exam.

Exam Fee

HKD 4,600 (Tuition fee covering course material, online support, and examination). (Treasury Markets Association (TMA) & HKMU LiPACE)

TMA Treasury Markets Certificate Exam Content Outline

15%

Macroeconomic Environment and the Financial System

Structure and functions of financial systems, Hong Kong monetary framework, the Linked Exchange Rate System (LERS), aggregate balance, Discount Window operations, and interest rate determination.

20%

Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

HKMA supervisory policies (Supervisory Policy Manual), Code of Banking Practice, licensing of dealers, the TMA Code of Conduct and Practice (entertainment, personal investment, market manipulation), and the six key areas of the FX Global Code (Ethics, Governance, Execution, Information Sharing, Risk Management, Confirmation & Settlement).

25%

Money Market and Foreign Exchange Market

Interbank lending markets, yield calculation and conversions (simple yield, discount yield, Actual/360 vs. Actual/365), repurchase agreements (repos), FX market conventions, spot dates, value dates (Today, Tom, Spot), cross rates, forward points (premium/discount), interest rate parity, and outright forwards pricing.

15%

Debt Securities Market

Types of fixed-income instruments, Exchange Fund Bills and Notes (EFBN), Government Bond Programme, bond pricing calculations, Yield to Maturity (YTM), current yield, duration (Macaulay and Modified), convexity, and Price Value of a Basis Point (PVBP/DV01).

15%

Financial Derivatives

Syllabus covers pricing and mechanics of forward-forward deposits, Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs) and settlement payouts, Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), currency swaps (principal/interest exchange), and options fundamentals (options types, moneyness, option Greeks like delta/gamma/theta, and basic hedging strategies).

10%

Treasury Operations, Settlement, and Risk Management

Lifecycle of a treasury transaction, Front-Middle-Back office roles, SWIFT messaging types (MT300, MT320), settlement mechanisms (RTGS, CLS Bank for FX), identification and mitigation of treasury risks (Market risk/VaR, Counterparty credit risk, Settlement risk/Herstatt risk, Liquidity risk, and Operational risk).

How to Pass the TMA Treasury Markets Certificate Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50% for both CA and the final exam.
Assessment: The course is completed through 90 e-learning hours, assessed via Continuous Assessment (CA) and a 2-hour final examination. A passing score of 50 is required for both CA and the exam.
Time limit: 2 hours
Exam fee: HKD 4,600 (Tuition fee covering course material, online support, and examination).

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TMA Treasury Markets Certificate Study Tips from Top Performers

1Familiarize yourself with Hong Kong's currency board system, particularly how the Linked Exchange Rate System (LERS) handles the Convertibility Zone (7.75 - 7.85 HKD per USD).

2Master the conversion formulas for money market yields: convert Actual/360 interest rates to Actual/365 rates, and vice versa. Always check which currency uses which base (USD uses 360, HKD uses 365).

3Practice FX calculations until you can confidently find cross rates, convert spot rates and forward points to outright rates, and calculate the interest rate parity forward rate.

4For fixed income, practice calculating the price of a bond and understand the inverse relationship between interest rates and bond prices, as well as duration and PVBP calculations.

5Understand the mechanics of derivative settlement, especially for Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs) and interest rate swaps. You should be able to calculate the exact FRA payout.

6Study the TMA Code of Conduct and Practice and the FX Global Code principles thoroughly. Questions will cover scenarios on ethics, personal trading limits, corporate entertainment, and dealer etiquette.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Professional Certificate in Treasury Markets?

The passing mark is 50 out of 100 (50%) for both the Continuous Assessment (CA) coursework and the final examination. Candidates must pass both components to successfully complete the course.

How long is the final examination?

The official final examination is 2 hours long. It is held at designated campuses like the Kwai Hing Campus (KHC) of HKMU LiPACE.

What professional designations are available after passing?

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission as TMA Associate Members. If they are employed by an authorized institution in Hong Kong, they can also apply for the ECF-TM certification as an Associate Treasury Management Professional (ATMP).

What are the admission requirements for the programme?

Applicants should have achieved Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English and Chinese), satisfactorily completed Diploma Yi Jin or a QF Level 3 Diploma, or possess equivalent nonlocal qualifications. Mature applicants aged 21 or above with relevant industry experience can also apply.

Can I obtain exam exemptions for banking certifications using this certificate?

Yes. Graduates are eligible to apply for a module exemption for the 'Fundamentals of Treasury Markets' elective module within the Advanced Diploma for Certified Banker program offered by the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB).