To harmonize the certification regulations of the securities and futures industry and strengthen the certification regulations of the futures industry, the FSC promulgated amendments to the aforementioned 2 Regulations on May 15, 2019. It deleted the regulations which disqualified the Futures Associated Persons and the Futures Trading Analysts if they do not register within 5 years after they obtain the qualification, or have not worked in such a post for 5 years. In the future, such personnel can register as associated persons once they attend the current 9-hour general pre-employment training course held by the Securities and Futures Institute as well as an additional advanced 3-hour pre-employment training course, and pass the exams. The amendments help the futures industry recruit talents.