CFA Level III Exam Seminar – First Hand Insights from Experienced Industry Professionals (Feb 2026) (7 Jan 2026)
(CODE: 260107H-CAEX)
Are you finding it challenging to answer the CFA Level III Exam Essay questions effectively? We have the solution for you!
Join us for an insightful seminar hosted by the experienced industry professionals, Mr. Zap Cheng, CFA, the Society's Candidate Services Committee Co-chair (also an experienced exam grader), Mr. Vivek Nittala, CFA, the Society's Candidate Services Committee member and Mr. Benjamin Xu, CFA, the Society's Candidate Services Committee member (also an experienced exam grader), to help you master the Essay section of the CFA Level III exam.
You will learn:
- Valuable exam tips for handling essay questions
- Exam essay strategies on dissecting the challenging topics
- Useful techniques for practical essay questions
We are excited to help you achieve one of the highest distinctions in the investment management profession.
Details of the Seminar:
| Date : | 7 January 2026, Wednesday |
| Time : | 7:00 PM – 8:20 PM |
| Venue : | CFA Society Hong Kong 14/F, Bank of Dongguan Tower, 136 Des Voeux Road Central |
| Fees : | Complimentary (Refreshment and Drinks will be provided) |
| Language : | English |
If you do not receive the confirmation email within a few minutes of signing up, please check your Junk Mail.
About the Speakers
Mr. Zap Cheng, CFA
Candidate Services Committee Co-chair
Zap is one of the Co-Chair of Candidate Services Committee in CFA Society Hong Kong with solid experience as study group leaders to help the candidates to pass the CFA Exams in Level I, II & III.
Besides the CFA Chartered holder qualification, he is also a qualified accountant with a master degree focus on Corporate Finance.
With around 20 years professional experience in the industry. Currently, Zap is working in a global first-tier FinTech company.
His duties mainly focus and in charge of the design, implementation and enhancement of miscellaneous compliance, financial reporting, valuation, liability modelling system.
Sector and regional coverage: insurance & banking sector in APAC & EMEA region.
Mr. Vivek Nittala, CFA
Candidate Services Committee member
Mr. Vivek Nittala is the Founder of FTAP Consulting, a consulting firm that works with institutional investors and fintech companies. FTAP Consulting also publishes various publications relating to estate planning. Prior to starting FTAP Consulting, Mr. Nittala has worked as both in-house counsel and in private practice for close to a decade specializing in transactional, corporate and funds practices. Mr. Nittala has been a CFA Charterholder since November 2023 and is also an active study group leader and a member of the Society's Candidate Services Committee and Advocacy Committee.
Mr. Benjamin Xu, CFA
Candidate Services Committee member
Benjamin is one of the members of candidate services committee in CFA Society Hong Kong with many years’ experiences in leading the study groups to pass the CFA Exams in terms of all the levels. Besides, he also serves as CFA exam grader and judge for Research Challenge (RC) Competition.
Professionally, he is also an Associate Director of the Business and Financial Instrument Valuation practice in Savills Valuation and Professional Services (China) Limited. He has more than 8 years’ experiences in business valuation, including company valuation, merger consideration allocation, intangible assets, and financial instrument appraisals, as well as modelling and review work for different industries and clients advise on valuations for purposes such as mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, transactional, litigation use and internal reference.
Remarks:
- This event is for candidates who have registered for the CFA Level III exam only.
- An email confirmation will be sent to registrants upon successful online registration.
- If you do not receive the confirmation email within a few minutes of signing up, please check your Junk Mail.
- Limited seats are available for the mock exam. The registration is on first-come-first-served basis.
- If you are unable to attend, please inform the Society at your earliest convenience so that the seat may be offered to another interested participant. Failure to attend without providing prior notice to the Society may impact your eligibility to register for or participate in future Society events.
- Event reminders will be sent out 1 day before the event. If you do not receive the email confirmation and reminder, it is the delegate’s responsibility to contact CFA Society Hong Kong (the “Society”) to confirm their reservations.
- Please arrive at the venue 5-10 minutes in advance of the session start time. The event will start promptly at the designated time.
- Should there be any changes to the event dates and other arrangements, we will notify participants via email or phone. Notices will also be posted on the Society’s website. Please stay tuned for further announcements.
- The Society reserves the right to change the format, date, or speakers of the event due to unforeseen circumstances without prior notice.
- In case of dispute, the Society reserves the right of final decision, and no further correspondence will be entertained.
- Enquiry: candidate@cfahk.org / +852 2521 2543
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