E-NEWSLETTER

September 2019


 

NEWS

 

Annual Report 2018/19 Released

The annual report of HKIRA 2018/19 has been officially released in late July. A hard copy has been mailed to all members. E-version is available here.  
The annual report was specially designed this year with the concept of railway line, to portray how HKIRA has come a long way and achieved various significant milestones over the years since the establishment of the association in 2008.

And a special big thank you to EDICO for their consistent professional support of design and printing.

 

FEATURED

 

HKIRA Partners Assist You to
Achieve Your Business Goals

Very often, listed companies hire service providers to supplement their internal IR teams for their expertise and cost-effectiveness, so that they can reach out to their investors in the fastest way and continuously build on the communications with the investors.

HKIRA members are now able to enjoy free trial services and exclusive discounts from leading service providers in the industry. Our members also have priority access to seminars/workshops jointly organised by HKIRA and our partners. 

If you are interested in knowing more, please get in touch with us


 

NEWS

 






SFC has recently issued a statement which outlines recurring types of misconduct concerning corporate acquisitions and disposals that have given rise to concerns and, in some cases, intervention by the SFC.

The statement reminds directors and their advisers to comply with their statutory and other legal duties when evaluating or approving the acquisition or disposal of a company or a business.

If you are interested in learning more, please click here.

 

EDUCATION

 

Certificate in Investor Relations (CIR) - October 2019 Intake

Revision Class
Date: 19 October 2019 (Saturday)

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Venue: TBC

Examination
Date: 28 October 2019 (Monday)

Time: 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Venue:
11/F, China United Plaza,
1008 Tai Nan West Street,
Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong


The upcoming CIR examination will be held on 28 October 2019 and the optional revision class will be held on 19 October 2019.

Find out more here.
Seats are limited & will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

 

EDUCATION

 

Executive Certificate in Investor Relations

Equip Yourself with IR Essential Knowledge in Just a Few Weeks!


 

HKIRA is offering an executive certificate program together with HKU SPACE to strengthen your key skills and knowledge that are essential to succeed in the day-to-day practice of investor relations.


The program covers a range of practical tools, applications and research to provide a solid foundation of investor relations. Topics include capital markets, corporate governance, regulations, corporate finance, communications and investor relations practices.

The upcoming class of Executive Certificate in Investor Relations will start on 7 December 2019 (Sat). To learn more about the program, please click here.

 

FELLOWS & MEMBERS

 
HKIRA members can enjoy the below discounts on resources and tools to excel in their career and personal life:
MorriSofa 20% discount upon any purchase
   
Sa Sa 5% discount off products at any Sa Sa stores
   
HKUST Business School Central 15% discount on rental of facilities
Join the Fellows Recognition Program and be one of the HKIRA Fellows who make contributions to the betterment of the IR profession and HKIRA. Apply now!
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CFY

Chinasoft International Limited
Tse Sui Luen Jewellery (International) Limited
Century Sunshine Group Holdings Limited
Paradise Entertainment Limited
China 21st Century Education Group Limited
E-Commodities Holdings Limited
Win Hanverky Holdings Limited
China Everbright Bank Co. Limited
Changfeng Energy Inc.
 
*Arranged in sequence of stock code.

 

HKIRA EVENTS

 
HKIRA x SPRG Panel Discussion - What are the IR Challenges Often Faced by Listed Companies? 
16 September | SPRG, Admiralty
Members of Listed Companies Only
See more
 
PolyU PASS X HKIRA - ESG Reporting: Challenges in Collecting Non-financial Data
24 September | KPMG, Causeway Bay
Free Entry & Exclusive Priority for HKIRA members 
See more details
 
ONC Laywers X HKIRA - Shareholder Engagement & Activism Conference 2019
25 October | Conrad Hotel, Admiralty
Special Rate for HKIRA members 
See more details
 

 

SUPPORTING EVENTS

 
“互联互通•携手共赢——2019港股上市公司投资峰会暨投资者集体接待日”
19 Sep | 深圳市福田区香格里拉酒店二楼大宴会厅
Free for HKIRA members in listed companies
See more details
The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Annual Banking Conference 2019
26 Sep | Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center, Wanchai
Special member rate for HKIRA members 
See more details
The IR Magazine Global Forum & Awards 2019
2 Oct - 3 Oct  | Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel, France
Special member rate for HKIRA members 
See more details
HKIoD Global Directorship Programme 2019
24 Oct | Hong Kong 
Special member rate for HKIRA members 
See more details

 

PAST EVENTS HIGHLIGHT

 
9 July 2019

Executive Committee

  • Dr. Eva Chan (Chairman)
  • Mr. Randy Hung (Vice-Chairman)
  • Ms. Winnie Fan (Treasurer)
  • Mr. Eric Yau
  • Ms. Nina Zhan
  • Ms. Lisa Lai
  • Ms. Venus Zhao


 

About HKIRA

Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA) is a professional non-profit association comprising IR practitioners and corporate executives responsible for communications between corporate management and the investment community. Established in 2008, HKIRA advocates the setting of international standards in IR education, promotes best IR practices and strives to meet the professional development needs of those interested in pursuing the investor relations profession. HKIRA is dedicated to advancing the practice of IR as well as the professional competency and status of our members. To date, HKIRA has over 800 members and most of them are working for companies primarily listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. HKIRA's membership profile covers a wide spectrum of professions from IR, finance, accounting, company secretarial to corporate investment roles. It consists of executives at various stages of their career, including the top executives from the IR professional and also the C-level management of listed companies.

Advisory Board

Prof. Louis Cheng (Chairman), Professor of Finance, School of Accounting and Finance, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr. Osbert Kho, CEO, irasia.com Limited
Dr. George Lam, Chairman, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Dr. Guy Look, CFO and Executive Director, Sa Sa International Holdings Limited
Mr. Marcus Sultzer, Member of the Management Board, CRO, EQS Group AG
Mr. Andrew Weir, Regional Senior Partner, Hong Kong,  KPMG
Dr. Kelvin Wong, Executive Director & Deputy Managing Director , COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd


Chairman of Sub-Committee

Education Dr. Eva Chan
Events Ms. Venus Zhao
Marketing & Promotion Ms. Winnie Fan
Membership
Professional Development
Ms. Nina Zhan
Mr. Randy Hung


IR Panel Members List
Mr. Peter Caveny Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.
Ms. Catherine Chan Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Mr. Aldous Chiu New World Development
Mr. Johnson Choi Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.
Mr. Angus Guthrie CLP Holdings Ltd.
Ms. Lisa Lai China Telecom Corporation Ltd.
Ms. Feon Lee AIA Group Ltd.
Ms. Anna Luk Emperor Group
Mr. Gary Ng Lenovo Group Ltd.
Ms. Danita On Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd.
Mr. Hugh Pye HSBC Holdings plc
Mr. Eric Yau Link Asset Management Ltd.
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