E-NEWSLETTER

November 2024


 

FEATURED

 


 

We are excited to announce the launch of our new section, "HKIRA Insights", in the Hong Kong Economic Times (HKET)! This bi-weekly section will provide valuable resources and insights on capital market trends,
investor knowledge, and best practices.
 
The full articles can be reached at our website [Click here!]
 
Your engagement with this new section will help foster a deeper understanding of the
investor relations landscape, benefiting both professionals and those interested in the industry.

Taking this opportunity, we are inviting article contributions from Hong Kong listed companies.
Priority will be given to the IR Pledge members. Please email to admin@hkira.com if you are interested to contribute an article.

 

HKIRA PARTNERS

 

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.


  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.




        
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.




HKIRA members can enjoy a 20% discount on IR website development and webcasting services.
 
           

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.

 
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

 
     

HKIRA members can enjoy a free online roadshow service from Gelonghui.Please contact us for more details.
 

HKIRA members can enjoy a 5% Newcomer Discount on irasia.com’s IR subscription services.
       
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.    

HKIRA members can enjoy up to 25% discount for Financial Press Release Distribution, Earnings Webcast and Conference Call, IR Website, Whistleblower and more.
  
 
HKIRA members will enjoy a special discount for both Investor Relations and Share Registry services in Hong Kong.


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.       



 

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.
 

   

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.  

HKIRA member can enjoy a free trial from Visible Alpha.
 
 


HKIRA members can enjoy a 50% discount for the Boardfolio service.

 

CORPORATE ACCESS CALENDAR

 
We are welcome to view the latest corporate events. Stay tuned for the updates.

Click here to view the upcoming IR Conference Schedule.
 

 

IR LIBRARY

 
Are you interested in the most-updated knowledge and trend in the industry?
Visit the IR Library now for the valuable sharings.
 

 

FELLOWS & MEMBERS

 
                                      
            QSG      QuantaSing Group Limited
 
*Arranged in sequence of stock code.














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)

January 2025 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)

9:30 am-1:00 pm

2:00 pm -6:00 pm

25 Jan 2025 (Sat)

9:30 am-1:00 pm

2:00 pm -6:00 pm


Module 3 - Corporate Governance and Ethics in Investor Relations
TBC TBC
TBC

Module 2 - Finance Essentials for Investor Relations
TBC TBC
TBC


* The above tentative timetable may be subject to change without prior notice until confirmation of timetable issued to student.



 

Certificate in Investor Relations (CIR) of the IR Society of UK

Revision Class
Date:23 November 2024 (Saturday)

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Venue: Online via Zoom

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

Price (HKD) HKIRA member HKIRA non-member
Standard Price $13,000 $16,000

 
Register Now 

NIRI IRC Program On Demand Now!

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 !


 

Upcoming  EVENTS

 

IR Annual Symposium 2024

16 December 2024 

See more details


 

PAST  EVENTS

 

香港投资者关系协会 -
11月1日上海分享会


1 November 2024 

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HKIRA x LINK REIT - Visit Link Sustainability Lab “Circular Economy” (領展可持續未來館)

1 November 2024

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HKIRA & CIMA Seminar: Maximizing Business Value in Business Strategy, Restructuring, and M&A

30 October 2024 

See more details


 

HKIRA Webinar: Navigating Turbulent Markets - Strategies for Investor Relations Professionals


26 September 2024 

See more details
 


 

SUPPORTING  EVENTS

 

Hong Kong Green Awards 2024

June 2024 - December 2024
See more details





 

HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2024

1 February 2024 - Mid December 2024
See more details





 
     

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.

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
Datng Ho' Seri Cheah Cheye, 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
   
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


 
Hong Kong Investor Relations Association
11/F, China United Plaza,1008 Tai Nan West Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong 
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