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About the Webinar
In the wake of the success of the webinar ‘Why Hong Kong Is Irreplaceable’, the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong SAR and the Asian Academy of International Law are launching a webinar series ‘Why Hong Kong’ with the recent ‘Why Arbitrate in Hong Kong’ as the first edition, and ‘Why Invest in Hong Kong: Current Opportunities’ as the second one. Focusing on Hong Kong’s preponderant role as a leading global financial centre and international legal hub, ‘Why Invest in Hong Kong: Current Opportunities’ sets out to examine the strengths and challenges of Hong Kong from both legal and economic perspectives, demonstrating why Hong Kong is and will continue to be a hub for international inbound and outbound investments.
Eminent experts in the legal and business fields will bring to the fore the core strengths of Hong Kong such as its legal and regulatory framework and the free flow of capital. Speakers will also deliberate on opportunities in direct investment and capital markets coupled with Hong Kong’s unique position in the Greater Bay Area that make Hong Kong an attractive investment hub in the region.
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Schedule
TIME (GMT+8)
PROGRAMME
16:00–16:10
Welcome Remarks
Teresa Cheng GBS SC JP
Secretary for Justice, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
16:10–16:30
Keynote Speech
Laura Cha GBM GBS JP
Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
16:30–17:15
Panel I: Strengths and Challenges: The Legal and Financial System
Convenor
Martin Rogers
Partner & Chair (Asia), Davis Polk
Panellists
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Benjamin Hung
Chief Executive Officer (Asia), Standard Chartered Bank
Edmond Lau JP
Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Edith Shih
Executive Director, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited
Q&A
17:15–18:00
Panel II: Opportunities in Direct Investment
Convenor
Paul Starr
Partner, Practice Leader of Hong Kong Dispute Resolution/Infrastructure,
and Joint Coordinator of International Arbitration Team, King & Wood Mallesons
Panellists
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Victor Chu CBE
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group
Fred Hu
Founder and Chairman, Primavera Capital Group
Bonnie Lo
Executive Director, Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
Q&A
18:00–18:45
Panel III: Opportunities in Capital Market
Convenor
Anthony Neoh QC SC JP
Chairman, Asian Academy of International Law
Panellists
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Ashley Ian Alder SBS JP
Chief Executive Officer, Securities and Futures Commission
Susie Cheung
Founder Member and Co-Convenor, The Asia-Pacific Structured Finance Association Limited
Joe Zhou
Managing Director and Head of Legal Department of Legal and Compliance, China International Capital Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited
Q&A
18:45–19:00
Conclusion
Christopher Hui JP
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of
the People’s Republic of China
