Annual General Meeting 2024
We're also pleased to announce that our Annual General Meeting took place on 29th August. The event was well-attended, with valuable participation from our Executive Committee and several dedicated members.
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Annual Report 2023/2024 Released
Our HKIRA Annual Report for 2023/24 was released in early August. Physical copies have been mailed to all members, and an Electronic Version is now accessible on our website.
The cover of this year's annual report reflects HKIRA's steadfast commitment to upholding Hong Kong's status as a preeminent global financial hub. Featuring a bold, symbolic icon, the design communicates the organization's core purpose - to champion the city's reputation for financial excellence and regulatory best practices. As a leading advocate for investor relations professionals, HKIRA plays a vital role in promoting transparency, accountability and effective communication between listed companies and the investment community. This annual report underscores HKIRA's dedication to strengthening Hong Kong's position as a world-class international financial center.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to EDICO for their expert design and printing support.
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Special Membership Privileges
Offered by HKIRA Partners
Not only are HKIRA members able to join HKIRA professional seminars and social networking events at a discounted members rate and exclusively access event presentation materials and industry information, but also privileged to enjoy special deals offered by HKIRA Partners.
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 Alliance Advisors is an independent advisory firm that supports hundreds of global public & private companies in several key investor related areas. Core services include Shareholder Engagement & Solicitation, Compensation, Governance & Sustainability Advisory, M&A - Activism, Institutional Ownership Intelligence, Proxy Logistics and Retail Outreach. We go beyond, from development to execution of bold, client-first strategies, resulting in winning outcomes. HKIRA members can enjoy a special discount for bundled AGM / EGM vote solicitation and shareholder identification services in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
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HKIRA members can enjoy a 10% discount on CECEPEC’s professional training courses. Further benefits related to ESG consultancy or sustainable finance services will be extended to HKIRA members upon their patronage.
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HKIRA Members can enjoy up to 10% special discount plus free design services for compliance works, as well as to receive our selective financial reports on regular and free basis – Just reach out to HKIRA for details.
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HKIRA members can enjoy a 20% discount on IR website development and webcasting services.
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HKIRA members can enjoy a 15% discount on our standard rates.
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HKIRA listed company members can enjoy a complimentary offer, to participate in the Biannual "Scaling New Heights Asia Investment Forum 2022" hosted by Financial PR.
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Futu I&E to set up an Enterprise Account for HKIRA listed corporate members as a complimentary offer, providing a platform to do live streaming to 1500+ users HKIRA members can enjoy a special discount on Futu I&E IR services, assisting listed company to increase its retail investors base HKIRA members can enjoy a special discount on Futu I&E ESOP solutions
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HKIRA members can enjoy a free online roadshow service from Gelonghui.Please contact us for more details.
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HKIRA members can enjoy a 5% Newcomer Discount on irasia.com’s IR subscription services.
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HKIRA members can enjoy a special discount and a free trial of MSCI’s market-leading Corporate Sustainability Insights. Offer available to 30 issuers on a first come, first served basis.
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HKIRA members can enjoy up to 25% discount for Financial Press Release Distribution, Earnings Webcast and Conference Call, IR Website, Whistleblower and more.
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HKIRA members will enjoy a special discount for both Investor Relations and Share Registry services in Hong Kong.
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S&P Global has 25 years of history in supplying fast, cutting-edge investor intelligence and market insights for the IR community in HK. More than 3,000 listed companies globally rely on our insights to make fast and informed decisions to capture market opportunities and mitigate investor risks.HKIRA members can enjoy a 1-month contract-free trial to our digital IR CRM system, a one-hour analyst session, and special discounted packages. Contact us to learn more about how we can help.
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Sodali & Co provides corporate boards and executives with strategic advice and services relating to corporate governance, shareholder and bondholder communication and engagement, capital markets intelligence, proxy solicitation, board evaluation, ESG advisory, shareholder activism and mergers and acquisitions. HKIRA members can enjoy an exclusive discount for capital markets intelligence, proxy solicitation and corporate governance related services in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
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SPRG provides expert services that include investor relations, corporate and marketing communications, digital marketing, government relations and lobbying, crisis management, and CSR management. Benefits will be offered to HKIRA members upon their patronage.
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HKIRA member can enjoy a free trial from Visible Alpha.
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HKIRA members can enjoy a 50% discount for the Boardfolio service.
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Are you interested in the most-updated knowledge and trend in the industry?
Visit the IR Library now for the valuable sharings.
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Executive Certificate in Investor Relations
行政人員證書《投資者關係》by HKU SPACE
Next intake: January 2025
HKIRA is collaborating with HKU SPACE to offer an executive certificate program for those who are interested in strengthening key skills and knowledge that are essential to succeed in the day-to-day practice of investor relations. The upcoming class of Executive Certificate in Investor Relations will start on 18th Jan 2025 (Sat).
HKIRA will offer a one-year HKIRA associate membership to graduates who have successfully completed this programme. (For new member only)
September 2024 Term Schedule
Lecture Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Module 1 - Theory and Practice of Investor Relations
| 18 Jan 2025 (Sat) |
TBC |
| 25 Jan 2025 (Sat) |
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Module 3 - Corporate Governance and Ethics in Investor Relations
Module 2 - Finance Essentials for Investor Relations
* The above tentative timetable may be subject to change without prior notice until confirmation of timetable issued to student.
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Certificate in Investor Relations (CIR) of the IR Society of UK
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Revision Class
Date:23 November 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
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Examination
Date: 2 December 2024 (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
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| Price (HKD) |
HKIRA member |
HKIRA non-member |
| Standard Price |
$13,000 |
$16,000 |
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NIRI IRC Program On Demand Now!
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NIRI's Certification Program - Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) – USA
Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA) is pleased to continue our collaboration with NIRI – National Investor Relations Institute to bring the Investor Relations Charter (IRC®) Certification Program to IR practitioners in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
NIRI has announced that from March 1, 2022, they will go live with the IRC exam on demand and online with live remote proctoring. Approved candidates can sit for the exam at the time of their choosing and in their preferred location as long they meet the security and system requirements.
NIRI has also added some tools for the convenience of the test takers including an on-screen notepad, an on-screen calculator, and an optional 10-minute break.
Attendees who pass the examination and meet all the necessary requirements by NIRI, will receive a certification welcome package from NIRI to confirm their success. IRC designation can be used to denote certificate on the corporate collaterals of the successfully completed attendees.
The course is now open for registration, for details please visit here !
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HKIRA x Pure Yoga Complimentary / Stretching Class
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CPA Australia ESG Forum 2024
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IFPHK Financial Education and ESG Leadership Awards 2024
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Executive Committee
- Dr. Eva Chan (Chairman)
- Mr. Randy Hung (Vice-Chairman)
- Ms. Winnie Fan (Honorary Treasurer)
- Mr. Eric Yau (Honorary Secretary)
- Mr. Aldous Chiu
- Ms. Lisa Lai
- Mr. Kevin Leung
- 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 about 1,300 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.
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Advisory Board
| Prof. Louis Cheng (Chairman), Dr S H Ho Professor of Banking and Finance, Director of Research Institute for Business, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong |
| Dato' Seri Cheah Cheng Hye, DGPN Penang, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Value Partners Group |
| Mr. Osbert Kho, CEO, irasia .com Limited |
| Dr. George Lam, BBS Chairman, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Sustainable Business Network (ESBN) |
| Mr. Edward Lau, Chief Financial Officer, New World Development Company Limited |
| Dr. Guy Look, Director, XXL Limited (ex-CFO and Executive Director of Sasa International Holdings Limited) |
| Mr. K.S. Ng Executive Director & CFO, Link Real Estate Investment Trust |
| Mr. Andrew Weir, Regional Senior Partner, Hong Kong, KPMG |
| Dr. Kelvin Wong, SBS JP Executive Director & Deputy Managing Director, COSCO Shipping Ports Ltd |
Chairman of Sub-Committee |
| Education |
Dr. Eva Chan |
| Event |
Ms. Venus Zhao |
| Marketing & Communications |
Ms. Winnie Fan |
| Membership |
Ms. Lisa Lai |
| Professional Development |
Mr. Randy Hung |
Program Leaders
| HKIRA Partner Program |
Mr. Aldous Chiu |
| IR Pledge Program |
Mr. Kevin Leung |
IR Panel Member
| Ms. Feon Lee |
AIA Group Limited |
| Mr. Arthur Lee |
CGN New Energy Limited Holding |
| Ms. Amy Luk |
Champion REIT |
| Mr. Kevin Leung |
China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited |
| Ms. Lisa Lai |
China Telecom Corporation Limited |
| Ms. Danita On |
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited |
| Ms. Anna Luk |
Emperor Group |
| Ms. Joyce Kwock |
Hang Lung Properties Limited |
| Mr. Kelvin Chi |
Henderson Land Development Company Limited |
| Mr. Ricky Choi |
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited |
| Ms. David Ng |
HUTCHMED (China) Ltd |
| Ms. Christy Lam |
Link Asset Management Limited |
| Mr. Patrick Cheong |
New World Development Company Limited |
| Ms. Silvia Fun |
NWS Holdings Limited |
| Ms. Luna Fong |
Shui On Land Limited |
| Ms. Emily Lee |
Sino Land Company Limited |
| Ms. Jane Ip |
Tencent Holdings Limited |
| Ms. Selina Li |
UMP Healthcare Holdings Limited |
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