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The SCCE is a particularly good fit for the Hong Kong association, as 80 percent of its members work on the credit side and the other 20 percent work in collections. The Essential Guide to Credit Management and Debt Recovery in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, written by HKCCMA cofounder Bobby Rozario, MCE, will serve as the reference material and basis for certification testing. "It's certainly a milestone, not only to Hong Kong Credit and Collection Management Association (HKCCMA), but to every individual in credit and collection field in Hong Kong and Mainland China, as we have never had this type of certification program here", Wong said. The Hong Kong chapter of SCCE means a never-before opportunity to credit and collection professionals to certify themselves through an established, reputable and recognized body.

Wong went on to say that, "The SCCE-HKCCMA certification program will mark of professionalism of our industry in Hong Kong, increasing public awareness that these practitioners are part of the professional bodies and industry associations and have attained a certain level of achievement in their careers."

Traynor has also been in talks with credit industry leaders in Germany and Argentina to develop a similar program in those courtries.

"A credit management certification program like the one we offer will add more credibility to the credit and collections industries". Traynor said, making a Society franchise particularly appealing to overseas credit professionals."

The HKCCMA hopes to begin accepting applications for SCCE certification by the end of the year