E-NEWSLETTER

May 2021


 

FEATURED

 

2021 Signature Courses -
HKIRA Training Courses

HKIRA is launching a series of certificate courses developed and taught by senior IR practitioners with over 10 years of work experience in listed companies. Our Executive Certificate in HK Listing Regulations aims to provide an overview of the essential knowledge on the Hong Kong Exchange Listing Rules & the Securities and Future Ordinance that are most relevant to listed companies and IR practitioners. Upon completion of all courses, attendees will gain a broad understanding of Hong Kong listing regulations applicable to their daily work.

The course instructors will conduct each class with easy-to-understand language in an interactive way to illustrate course materials.  Through sharing of day-to-day on the job experience and drawing on real-life case discussion, the course instructors aim to impart the professional knowledge you need to advance your career.

Attendees may freely choose to take an individual course or complete a set of individual courses in pursuit for the executive certificates issued by HKIRA. [Course catalog]

Our second course is now opening for registration! Please see the testimonial below and register now!
"The training course is informative and inspirational. You will be able to understand the fundamental principles of listing rules. Recommend for people who is interested in this field."  --- Belinda Li - Assistant Manager from CALC 
 
"The course offers the practice views of the regulatory landscape and the expectations on Hong Kong issuers, in particular the director obligations which both executive as well as independent non-executive directors should keep in mind."  --- Jacky Lo - Senior Director from Alvarez & Marsal

 

FEATURED

 

HKIRA IR Awards Online Voting Period
10 May - 18 June 2021 (closes 23:00 HK time)

Entering into the voting period, domestic and international investment community, such as buy-side, sell-side analysts and fund managers are welcome to vote on their choices of the Awards.

Nominees with the highest votes (weighted) will be the award winners. Top award winners from each category will enter into the final selection process for the Grand ESG Award, the Most Progress in IR Awards, the Overall Best IR Company Awards by the Judging Panel.

 

HKIRA PARTNERS

 

Distinct Membership Privileges
Offered by HKIRA Partners

Besides enjoying a discounted rate for HKIRA seminars/webinars and social networking events, and gaining exclusive access to event presentation materials and industry information, HKIRA members can enjoy exclusive privileges offered by HKIRA Partners.

       
HKIRA members can enjoy a special discount for Computershare’s Company Secretarial and Governance Services.
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 us @ sales@edico.com.hk for details.


       
HKIRA members can enjoy a three-month free trial for EQS IR COCKPIT with investor data, CRM, mailing and newswire modules.
HKIRA members can enjoy a complimentary messaging clinic on a first-come-first-served basis, a three-hour interactive session with the member company’s C-suite and IRO, to discuss compelling storytelling for better preparation of the mid-year announcement, as well as to define the company’s story in the wake of COVID-19.
       
                        
HKIRA members can enjoy special discounts on FUTU I&E corporate services.
HKIRA members can enjoy a free online roadshow service from Gelonghui.

HKIRA members can enjoy a special discount and one-month free trial on IHS Markit’s flagship IR digital platform, BD Corporate – digital tool built for IR for ownership monitoring, investor profiles, IR CRM and Event Management.
HKIRA members can enjoy a 5% Newcomer Discount on irasia.com’s IR subscription services.

  
   
  • Free local and English transcripts within 24 and 48 hours respectively following the completed event.
  • Exposure to numerous tier-1 global investors and analysts (hedge funds, mutual funds, equity research arms etc.)
  • Help promote corporate transparency and adherence to IR best practices.
  • Feature your logo on our website and communication materials.
Benefits to HKIRA Members will be updated soon.
   
HKIRA members can enjoy a discount of 50% as first time buyers on Sina Finance's service.  
HKIRA members can enjoy a 50% discount for the Boardfolio service.
      
HKIRA listed company members can enjoy a free online institutional investor and analyst docking service through audio and video live broadcast, and enjoy a list of information after the meeting to facilitate investor relationship management in the future.

 

FELLOWS & MEMBERS

 
83
412
726
780
799
2001
2127
9923
Sino Land Company Limited
China Shandong Hi-Speed Financial Group Limited
DIT Group Limited
Tongcheng-Elong Holdings Limited
IGG INC
China New Higher Education Group Limited
Huisen Household International Group Limited
Yeahka Limited
*Arranged in sequence of stock code.

 

EDUCATION

 

Executive Certificate in
HK Listing Regulations

This course - Timely disclosure under the Listing Rules and SFO - Part 2 is now open to public for registration.

Attendees may freely choose to take an individual course or complete a set of individual courses in pursuit for the executive certificates issued by HKIRA. Find out more here.

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

    

Revision Class
Date: 31 July 2021 (Saturday)

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Venue: TBC

Examination
Date: 9 August 2021 (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

Find out for more details.

Executive Certificate in 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 next intake will be held in July 2021. Find out more here.


 

SUPPORTING  EVENTS

 
HERA 2021 Forum & Awards Presentation Ceremony
28 Oct
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ASIFMA Tech & Ops Week
21 - 25 Jun
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HKICS Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update conference (ACRU) 2021
11 Jun
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SHAPERZ HK
24 - 25 May
See more details

 

PAST EVENT HIGHLIGHT

 
     

Executive Committee

  • Dr. Eva Chan (Chairman)
  • Mr. Randy Hung (Vice-Chairman)
  • Ms. Winnie Fan (Treasurer)
  • Mr. Aldous Chiu
  • Ms. Lisa Lai
  • Mr. Eric Yau
  • Ms. Nina Zhan
  • 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 1000 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
Mr. Osbert Kho, CEO, irasia.com Limited
Dr. George Lam, BBS Chairman, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Mr. Bruno Lee, Regional Head of Retail Wealth Distribution, WAM Asia, Manulife Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited
Dr. Guy Look, CFO and Executive Director, Sa Sa International Holdings Limited
Mr. Andrew Weir, Regional Senior Partner, Hong Kong,  KPMG
Dr. Kelvin Wong, JP Executive Director & Deputy Managing Director , COSCO Shipping Ports Ltd


Chairman of Sub-Committee

Education Dr. Eva Chan
Event Ms. Venus Zhao
Marketing & Promotion Ms. Winnie Fan
Membership Ms. Lisa Lai
Professional Development Mr. Randy Hung

IR Panel Members List
Mr. Aldous Chiu New World Development Company Limited
Mr. Johnson Choi Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Ms. Luna Fong Link Asset Management Limited
Mr. Angus Guthrie CLP Holdings Limited
Ms. Lisa Lai China Telecom Corporation Limited
Ms. Feon Lee AIA Group Limited
Ms. Amy Luk Champion REIT
Ms. Anna Luk Emperor Group
Ms. Danita On Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited
Mr. Mark Phin HSBC Holdings plc
Mr. Benny Yeung         Hysan Development Company 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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