Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) The international certification of practitioners Institute of Financial Services (IFS) will be running the CDCS examination in Hong Kong on Thursday, 22 April 2004 with the registration deadline on 1 January 2004. What is the Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS)? CDCS is the professional certification that enables documentary credit practitioners to demonstrate specialist knowledge and application of the skills required for competent practice. CDCS is the international standard for documentary credit specialists. CDCS has been developed in partnership by the Institute of Financial Services (ifs), the official brand of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) and the International Financial Services Association (IFSA). It is endorsed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that the certification reflects best practice. Why should you take the CDCS examination? To gain access to the professional designatory letters 'CDCS'; To improve your practical knowledge and understanding of the complex issues associated with documentary credit practice; As part of your continuing professional development; To enhance your career; To increase your expertise and professional value; To demonstrate a level of expertise that is accredited worldwide. The 2004 information pack and registration form, covering the CDCS examination is available now in the Council head office in Sheung Wan. For further details, please visit www.cdcs.org or contact Ms Christy Li at Tel: (852) 2973 0006.