HKIRA E-NewsletterJuly 2025

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E-NEWSLETTER 2025

E-NEWSLETTER
July 2025
 
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Over the past year, Hong Kong’s capital markets have continued to face significant headwinds, including a subdued IPO market, geopolitical uncertainties, and the rapid pace of technological disruption. Yet throughout this challenging period, the city’s investor relations (IR) community has demonstrated remarkable resilience, adaptability, and professionalism. Even as AI and digitalisation reshape the way IR is practised, the commitment of professionals to build trust and engage investors remains irreplaceable.

The HKIRA 11th IR Awards attracted enthusiastic participation despite the testing environment. A diverse pool of institutional investors and analysts from different regions cast their votes, reflecting not only sustained interest but also the strong momentum of new southbound capital and renewed confidence in Hong Kong-listed companies. These are encouraging signs that the market is finding its footing again.

The Awards Presentation Luncheon, held on 27 June 2025, brought together close to 200 guests from listed companies, the investment community, and IR professionals. Nearly 5,000 online participants joined remotely to celebrate the remarkable efforts shaping the future of investor relations in Hong Kong.

The event was honoured by the presence of Dr WONG Tin Yau, Kelvin, SBS, JP, Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission, as Guest of Honour. In his keynote address, “Hong Kong: A City of Financial Tales,” Dr. Wong shared his insights into the evolution of Hong Kong’s financial markets and the essential role of investor relations in sustaining trust and transparency.

Earlier in the day, the morning conference featured timely discussions on the evolving role of IR professionals, the growing impact of AI and differentiated data, new communication strategies, and the outlook for Hong Kong as an international financial centre in a rapidly changing world. Distinguished speakers and panellists shared valuable perspectives that resonated strongly with attendees navigating the shifting landscape.

This year, 37 winning companies were selected after rigorous evaluation. Their achievements have truly elevated the bar for IR excellence in Hong Kong. These companies serve as inspiring examples for the profession, demonstrating the ability to rise to challenges and seize opportunities presented by the evolving capital markets.

Winners of the “Overall Best IR Company” and “Grand ESG Award” were:
  • Large Cap: China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited
  • Mid Cap: Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited
  • Small Cap: SF Real Estate Investment Trust

HKIRA extends heartfelt gratitude to all nominators, engaged voters, our judging panel, generous sponsors, supporting organisations, speakers, and every participant who made this year’s awards possible. Your dedication continues to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a leading international financial centre.

We look forward to welcoming even more outstanding examples of IR excellence at the HKIRA 12th Investor Relations Awards next year.
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We are welcome to view the latest corporate events. Stay tuned for the updates.

 
IR LIBRARY
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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.
 
 
 
FELLOWS & MEMBERS
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1762.HK Wanka Online Inc.

2388.HK BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited

2669.HK China Overseas Property Holdings Ltd

002993.SZ Dongguan Aohai Technology

*Arranged in sequence of stock code.
 
EDUCATION
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Revision Class
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Examination
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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  !
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
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HKIRA Networking Event: Beer Tasting Happy Hour

11 July, 2025
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【HKIRA杭州活动】香港IPO及上市后机遇研讨会

22 July, 2025
 
PAST EVENTS
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HKIRA 11th IR Awards 2025

27 June 2025
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HKIRA x CTF Services: Visit To Kai Tak Sports Park

13 June 2025
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HKIRA x Bloomberg Seminar: Elevating IR - Transforming Data & Insight into Strategic Advantage

4 June 2025
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HKIRA Seminar Raising the Bar: ESG Reporting in 2025

30 May 2025
 
SUPPORTING EVENTS
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the Global directorship Programme/Directorship Master Class 2025-26

December 2025, January 2026
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HKIB Annual Banking Conference 2025

26 September, 2025
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ESG Achievement Awards 2024/2025

March - September 2025

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Green Building Award 2025

13 March - 13 November 2025


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HERA Presentation Ceremony
October 2025
 
HERA Sustainability Expo & Gala Dinner
December 2025
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ReThink HK

11-12 September 2025
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Outstanding ESG Enterprises Recognition Scheme 2025
 
October 2025
 
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Executive Committee
  • Dr. Eva Chan (Chairman)
  • Mr. Randy Hung(Vice-Chairman)
  • Mr. Eric Yau (Vice-Chairman)
  • Ms. Winnie Fan (Honorary Treasurer)
  • 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

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, JP
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

Mr. Ronald Tham
Chief Corporate Development Officer, Link Real Estate Investment Trust

Mr. Andrew Weir
Regional Senior Partner, Hong Kong, KPMG

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. Tommy Mok
Bank of China

Mr. Alan Li
The Bank of East Asia 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. Silvia Fun
CTF Services Limited

Ms. Anna Luk
Emperor Group

Ms. Joyce Kwock
Hang Lung Properties Limited

Mr. Kenneth Tung
Hang Seng Bank Limited

Mr. Kelvin Chi
Henderson Land Development Company Limited

Mr. Ricky Choi
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Ms. Christy Lam
Link Asset Management Limited

Mr. Patrick Cheong
New World Development Company Limited

Ms. Luna Fong
Shui On Land Limited

Ms. Emily Lee
Sino Land Company Limited

Ms. Jane Ip
Tencent Holdings Limited

Ms. Sophia Wong
Xtep International Holidings Limited
 
As always, we look forward to your continuous participation and support!

Hong Kong Investor Relations Association
11/F, China United Plaza, 1008 Tai Nan West Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel : (852) 2117 1846
香港投資者關係協會
香港九龍荔枝角大南西街 1008 號
華匯廣場 11 樓

 
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