All achievers and staff from TAR UMT on graduation day (from right to left): Chai Ming Perng, Associate Dean, Department of Finance, Faculty of Accountancy, Finance and Business (FAFB), Assoc Prof Dr Chow Yee Peng, Department of Finance, FAFB, Mr Lee Chun Feng, Department of Accountancy and Business, TAR UMT Penang Branch, Chen Addison, Mr Alvin Tan, FPAM President, Lee Yang, and Tan Si Ting Helen.
TAR UMT continues its tradition of academic and professional excellence as both its Kuala Lumpur Campus and Penang Branch were honoured with the Award of Excellence in Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Education by the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM) during the recent FPAM Graduation Ceremony held on 12 September 2026.
This recognition underscores TAR UMT’s commitment to providing quality financial planning education that equips students with global standards, professional competence, and high ethical integrity. The programmes, managed under TAR UMT’s Centre for Continuing and Professional Education (CPE), prepare students to excel in the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) examination.
Adding to this milestone, three TAR UMT students achieved national prominence by earning the prestigious Top Scorer Award in their respective CFP examination sessions:
- Lee Yang – Top Scorer, CFP Module 1 (September 2025 examination session)
Trainer: Mr Lee Chun Feng (TAR UMT Penang Campus)
- Tan Si Ting Helen – Top Scorer, CFP Module 2 (June 2025 examination session)
Trainer: Assoc Prof Dr Chow Yee Peng (TAR UMT Kuala Lumpur Campus)
- Chen Addison – Top Scorer, CFP Module 4 (December 2025 examination session)
Trainer: Mr Lee Chun Feng (TAR UMT Penang Campus)
The achievements reflect the dedication of TAR UMT’s students and the expert guidance, mentorship, and support provided by its academic trainers.
The CFP certification is widely regarded as the premier qualification in personal wealth management, financial advising, and portfolio strategies, recognised locally by Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia, as well as internationally. Through flexible online weekend classes and modular exemption pathways for finance and business students, TAR UMT continues to empower future financial planners to lead in a dynamic industry.
