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FDRC e Newsletter Issue 09 – Next-level of Mediation: What the Updated Hong Kong Mediation Code (2026) Means for Mediators

Jun 17, 2026

Our latest e‑Newsletter draws on the updated Hong Kong Mediation Code (2026) to explore the essential qualities of a competent financial dispute mediator. It highlights that effective mediation goes beyond compliance with formal requirements—requiring sound professional judgment, ethical awareness, and contextual insight to facilitate informed and constructive dialogue.

Key Highlights:

• A financial dispute mediator should uphold independence and impartiality, supported by full and transparent disclosure;
• Provide a clear procedural framework while respecting parties’ autonomy in decision‑making;
• Demonstrate financial competence without substituting for the parties’ own professional or legal judgment;
• Maintain proficiency in online mediation and awareness of regulatory expectations, ensuring confidentiality throughout; and
• Sustain professionalism through a commitment to continuous development.

Read the full article here to learn more: https://www.fdrc.org.hk/en/doc/Qualities%20of%20Successful%20Mediators_EN.pdf