HKU SPACE and HKCCMA Launch Certified Credit Professional Program to Elevate Industry Standards

Hong Kong, 11 April 2026 — HKU SPACE and HKCCMA have officially launched the inaugural Certified Credit Professional (CCP) Program, marking a significant step forward in advancing professional standards within the credit management industry.

(Mr. Bobby Rozario delivering an opening remark for the class)

Delivered online, the program commenced on 11 April 2026 with participants joining from across the region. Opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Olivia Lui, Senior Programme Director of HKU SPACE, and Mr. Bobby Rozario, Chairman of HKCCMA. The program is led by experienced lecturer Mr. Richard Wong, who conducted the first sessions live.

(Online teaching scene of Mr. Richard Wong)

The CCP Program represents the first jointly developed education and certification initiative between the two institutions. Designed to cultivate highly skilled, standardized, and globally oriented credit professionals, the program reflects a shared vision to strengthen industry capabilities in an increasingly complex financial landscape.

(Dual Authoritative Authentication)

Expanding Reach Across the Chinese Mainland
Leveraging its online delivery model, HKCCMA plans to extend the program beyond the Greater Bay Area into key cities across the Chinese Mainland. Strategic collaborations with regional academic and professional institutions are expected to further broaden access and deepen industry impact nationwide.

Building a Professional Community Through Regional Chapters
In tandem with the program, HKCCMA will establish regional Chapters for graduates, beginning with the Greater Bay Area. These Chapters will feature structured leadership roles and tiered memberships, including Fellows and Ordinary Members. An annual Credit Management Excellence Award (CMEA) will also be introduced to recognize outstanding achievement and promote professional excellence.

(Mr. Mat Ng, Winner of the HKCCMA 2025–2026 Credit Management Excellence Award)

Pursuing Global Recognition
To enhance international mobility and recognition, HKCCMA is actively engaging with credit management bodies in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. The initiative aims to create pathways for CCP graduates to obtain exemptions or advanced standing toward internationally recognized professional qualifications.

Building on the success of its inaugural launch, future cohorts of the CCP Program will continue to evolve, offering participants authoritative certification and strengthening their professional competitiveness.  We invite all credit management practitioners and industry stakeholders to join this initiative in shaping a high-quality, future-ready ecosystem for the profession.