The HKIAC Panel of Arbitrators for Financial Services Disputes (the “FSD Panel”) comprises members who have demonstrated extensive experience and strong expertise in resolving financial services disputes.
An applicant who is not on HKIAC’s Panel or List of Arbitrators and wishes to be considered for inclusion on the FSD Panel must submit the following:
1. Application Form – FSDPAL;
2. Latest CV detailing the applicant’s experience in financial services disputes and arbitration;
3. At least two written references regarding the applicant’s experience in financial services disputes and arbitration;
4. Copies of at least two sanitised arbitral awards concerning financial services disputes drafted by the applicant within the last five years;*
5. Proposed terms of appointment including a proposed hourly rate; and
6. Any other materials which the applicant wishes to submit to demonstrate his or her experience in financial services disputes and arbitration.
In exceptional circumstances, HKIAC may waive the third and/or fourth requirements for eminent arbitrators or practitioners with substantial experience in financial services disputes.
An applicant who is already on HKIAC’s Panel or List of Arbitrators and wishes to be considered for inclusion on the FSD Panel must submit the following:
1. Latest CV detailing the applicant’s experience in financial services disputes and arbitration; and
2. Any other materials which the applicant wishes to submit to demonstrate his or her experience in financial services disputes and arbitration.
Please note that an application will first be reviewed by the HKIAC Secretariat to ensure that all required materials have been submitted. Upon receipt of the required materials, the Secretariat will submit them to the Appointments Committee for consideration.
Appointments Committee meetings are held on a quarterly basis. The Scretariat will notify all applicants of the Appointments Committee’s decisions, once made.
HKIAC has full discretion and reserves the right to admit or reject applications for inclusion on the FSD Panel. HKIAC may also invite individuals with a particular background or qualification, including nationality, place of residence, language ability and area of expertise, to apply for the FSD Panel.
HKIAC’s decision on an application is final.
Membership of the FSD Panel is for a period of three years, ending on 31 December of the third year.