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FDRC e-Newsletter 08: FDRC Panels of Mediators and Arbitrators: Role, Eligibility and the Broader Context for Financial Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong

The Financial Dispute Resolution Centre (FDRC) has released the latest issue of its e-newsletter (Issue 08), providing an overview of the role and significance of its Panels of Mediators and Arbitrators under the Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme (FDRS).

As Hong Kong continues to strengthen its position as an international financial and dispute resolution centre, alternative dispute resolution (ADR)—including mediation and arbitration—plays a key role in maintaining market confidence and facilitating cross-boundary financial activities.

The newsletter outlines:

• The role of the FDRC in administering an independent dispute resolution scheme for monetary disputes between financial institutions and their customers
• The “Mediation First, Arbitration Next” approach under the FDRS
• The importance of the Panels in enhancing the credibility and capacity of financial dispute resolution in Hong Kong
• Eligibility requirements, including training, experience, and professional standards for applicants
• Ongoing responsibilities of panel members

Professionals interested in contributing to Hong Kong’s financial dispute resolution ecosystem are encouraged to learn more about the admission standards and application procedures available on the FDRC website.

📩 Read the full version of the latest Issue now: https://fdrc.org.hk/en/doc/Admission%20as%20FDRC%20Mediators%20and%20Arbitrators_EN.pdf

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