E-NEWSLETTER

November 2019


 

NEWS

 

The IR Annual Symposium of HKIRA is happening on November 27 this year at HKEX, with the theme of "Corporate Governance: Investor Relations as the Hub of Communication".

This half-day annual event will bring together over 300 guests from the local and overseas IR industry, investment community, as well as C-levels and senior management representatives of listed companies, and other finance market elites. IR specialists will gather to share their unique insights and carry intellectual discussions on currently the hottest topics in the industry, such as ESG & Board Diversity, MifID II, Stock Connect etc., so that attendees can advance their IR knowledge and skills and be inspired for their professional challenges, while HKIRA can promote corporate governance as well as IR best practice.

As a token of appreciation for your support to HKIRA, all ticket holders to this Symposium will each receive a complimentary copy of the Investor Relations Best Practice Guide newly published in Chinese (worth HKD$300). 
 
Join the Annual Symposium

 

FEATURED

 

Chinese Version of Investor Relations
Best Practice Guide Now Available

W ritten professionally for local practitioners, the "Investor Relations Best Practice Guide" published by HKIRA in english back in 2017 is now available in Chinese

The Chinese guide focuses on IR practices particular to Hong Kong as well as regulations and best practice in other parts of the world. The tips and suggestions are based on real-life experiences and provide clear guidance on the best steps to take in a variety of different circumstances. It examines the role of IROs, the stakeholders they serve, and the partners they work with. In doing so, it addresses some of the unique characteristics of the Hong Kong market. It also takes a detailed look at the tools IROs use to communicate investment prepositions and build comprehensive IR programmes, as well as providing valuable practical tips every step of the way.


 

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.

 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

 
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

 

FELLOWSHIP

 
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!

 

MEMBERSHIP

 
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Shirble Department Store Holdings (China) Limited
Innovent Biologics, Inc.
China State Construction International Holding Limited
Integrated Media Technology Limited
 
*Arranged in sequence of stock code.

 

HKIRA EVENTS

 
HKIRA Members Luncheon 
11 November | Bankers Club, Central
Members of Listed Companies Only
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PolyU PASS X HKIRA - Green Finance & ESG Conference
26 November | CPA Australia, Wanchai 
Free Entry & Exclusive Priority for HKIRA members 
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HKIRA IR Annual Symposium 2019 - "Corporate Governance: Investor Relations as the Hub of Communication"
27 November | HKEX, Central
Special Rate for HKIRA members 
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SUPPORTING EVENTS

 
Cyberport Venture Capital Forum
5-6 Nov | Function Rooms, Level 3, Core E, Cyberport 3
Special member rate for HKIRA members
Free for HKIRA members in listed companies
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Fintech Week 2019
6-8 Nov | Asia World Expo, Hong Kong
Special member rate for HKIRA members
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HKiNEDA INED Essentials Training Program: Executive Certificate in Corporate Governance and Directorship
6, 7, 12, 14, 19 & 21 November | KORNERSTONE Institute Jordan Office, 13/F, HSH Kowloon Center, 192-194 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
Special member rate for HKIRA members
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HKiNEDA Annual Conference – Business Valuation Standards in Hong Kong
19 Nov  | Room S421, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Special member rate for HKIRA members 
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LiscoPRO CPD Training: Goodwill impairment issues on M&A pricing / transaction and fair value determination under IFRS9
20 Nov | HKMA Centre Wan Chai 3/F., Pico Tower, 66 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Special member rate for HKIRA members 
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Listed Enterprises of the Year 2019
22 Nov | Granville & Nathan Rooms, Lower Lobby, Conrad Hong Kong
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LiscoPRO CPD Training: M&A Series for companies in the new economy
27 Nov | HKMA Centre Wan Chai 2/F., Pico Tower, 66 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Special member rate for HKIRA members 
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HKSI Institute’s 10th Business Ethics Forum: Business Ethics in the Digital Era
29 Nov | JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
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RICS Real Estate Investment- Risk Management Summit 2019
29 Nov | W Hotel, 1 Austin Road, West Kowloon Station, Kowloon , Hong Kong SAR China
Special member rate for HKIRA members
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PAST EVENTS HIGHLIGHT

 

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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