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CMA AUSTRALIA — H O N G K O N G E-Newsletter April - June 2017 Local News Express

Events in April

Pok Oi Hospital’s Inauguration Ceremony of the 68th Board of Director Monday, 3 April 2017

Mr. Raymond Chan (middle), Chairman of Committee of Retail and Trading, CMA and Director of Pok Oi Hospital

Mr. Alfred Poon (right), Deputy Commissioner, Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade Prof. Allen Wong was invited by Mr. Raymond Chan, Chairman of Committee of Retail and Trading, CMA and Director of Pok Oi Hospital, to attend the Pok Oi Hospital Inauguration Ceremony. Dr. the Hon. Ko Wingman, BBS, JP, Secretary for Food and Health, was invited to officiate the ceremony and the Hon. Mr. Lau Kong Wah, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs, was invited to witness the swearing-in.

Venue: InterContinental Hong Kong

Internet Economy Summit 2017—Thematic Forum Monday, 10 April 2017

Photo with CMA members.

Professor Allen Wong and several CMA members attended the Internet Economy Summit. This summit aimed to promote a better understanding of latest trends and development of FinTech around the world. Dr. Lee George Lam is one of the guests of honor at the morning session of Global Fintech Innovation. Dr. Lee George Lam is now acting as the CMA Australia Honorary Chairman - Asia Pacific and Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited.

Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Time: 9:00 a.m.—12:20 p.m.

Ontario Cocktail Reception in Honour of Minister of International Trade the Honourable Michael Chan Saturday, 15 April 2017

Professor Allen Wong was invited by Mr. Derrick Lee, the President of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chairman of Committee of Public Services, CMA, to join the Ontario Cocktail Reception in honour of Minister of International Trade for the Province of Ontario, the Honourable Michael Chan. The Ontario Cocktail Reception was held on 15 April 2017 at the Atrium Room Island Shangri-La.

Professor Allen Wong and several CMA members attended this event.

Minister of International Trade for the Province of The following members attended the event: Ontario, the Honourable Michael Chan

Prof. Anthony Wu Honorary Chairman -Hong Kong, CMA

Ms. Agnes Chan Vice Chairman of Committee of Financial Services & Committee of Women Leadership, CMA Mr. Barry Cheung Chairman of Health Management & Vice Chairman of Corporate Advisory, CMA Mr. Alex Chong CMA Member Dr. Kant Chong Chairman of Committee of Youth Leadership (Non-Governmental Organization) & Vice Chairman of Committee Event and Entertainment, CMA Dr. Raymond Ho Chairman of Dashun Foundation Prof. Lee Ngok Honorary President of Committee of Education - Continuing Education, CMA Mr. Patric Lee Vice Chairman of Committee of Hotel Management and Tourism, CMA

Mr. Wallace Pang Vice Chairman of Committee of Facility Management, CMA

Mr. Barry Cheung (left1), Mr. Wallace Pang (left3), Mr. Derrick Lee (left1), The Hon. Michael Chan (middle), Dr. Raymond Ho (left4) Prof. Anthony Wu (right2)

Ms. Agnes Chan (left1), Mr. Alex Chong (left2), Prof. Lee Ngok (middle), Mr. Jeff Nankivell, the Consul Dr. Kant Chong (right3) General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macau (right)

HKSAR 20th Anniversary Forum on Law and Politics Friday, 21 April 2017

CMA Australia was one of the supporting organization for the HKSAR 20th Anniversary Forum on Law and Politics organized by CA Legal Exchange Foundation. There are three sessions in the forum, namely “National Security and Basic Law”, “How Administrative Governance Should Advance to the Next Era” and “How Economic Development Should Advance to the Next Era”. Our CMA Honorary Chairman – Asia Pacific, Dr. Lee George Lam, was one of the guest speakers at the forum.

Dr. Lee George Lam, CMA Australia Honorary Mr. Allen Ting, Chairman of Committee of Legal Chairman – Asia Pacific and Chairman of Hong Compliance, CMA Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited

STBA Mentorship Programme 2017 Inauguration Ceremony Saturday, 22 April 2017

Being as the “Professional Mentor” of the STBA Mentorship Programme in the coming year. Professor Allen Wong was invited to the Inauguration Ceremony at IVE Sha Tin. The event was consisted of a sharing session by mentees, presentation of the certificate of appointment and meeting sessions. This mentorship programme provides a platform for BA graduating students to connect with and learn from business professionals and employers. All mentors and mentees had a fruitful and enjoyable day.

Venue: IVE (Sha Tin) Time: 9:30a.m. -11:30a.m.

Curtin University Alumni Association Annual General Meeting 2017 Thursday, 27 April 2017

Curtin University Alumni Association signed a collaboration agreement with CMA Australia during their Annual General Meeting.

My relationship with the Belt and Road Initiative - 2017 Inter-school Competition on Integrated Abilities of Senior Secondary Students in Hong Kong Saturday, 29 April 2017

Professor Wong was invited by the Belt & Road Global Development Alliance to attend the Inter- school competition and award ceremony. The aim of this competition was to encourage senior secondary school students to show concern for the social affairs and “one belt one road” initiative.

Venue: City University of Hong Kong Time: 3:25 p.m. -5:00 p.m.

Officiating guest: Mr. Herman Hu Shao-ming , BBS, JP, Council Chairman of City University of Hong Kong Award presenter: Mr. Eddie Ng Hak-kim, SBS, JP, Secretary for Education of Hong Kong Chief Judge: Ms. Elsie Leung Oi-sie , GBM, JP, former Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong and Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the PRC Special Guest﹕Ms. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, JP , GBM, GBS, JP, the Chief Executive-designate of Hong Kong

Octs Youth Forum 一國兩制青年論壇成立典禮暨香港回歸二十周年研討會 Sunday, 30 April 2017

The Octs Youth Forum invited Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, GBS, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration and Mr. Wang Zhenmin, the Director-General of the Department of Law of Liaison Office of The Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R. as officiating guest. The forum provided opportunities for young Chinese academics/scholars to exchange their opinions with various political parties in Hong Kong.

Venue: Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, Poly U Time: 9:45a.m.-4:45p.m.

Mr. Ho Kin-chung (right) Mr. Ho Kin-chung (left) Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (middle) Mr. Wang Zhenmin (right)

CMA 20th Anniversary Yearbook April 2017

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of ICMA’s incorporation in Australia, the ICMA has launched a 20th Anniversary Yearbook, with articles such as: “The History of the Management Accounting Profession in Australia”; “The ICMA: 20 Years of Achievement” and “Foundation President’s Reminiscences”. The history of all the Regional Offices will also be outlined in the yearbook. This will serve as an important historical document for future researchers. CMA Hong Kong Branch was assigned as the distribution center for CMA’s 20th Anniversary Yearbook.

Events in May

Indonesia - Hong Kong Business Meeting in Honour of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Joko Widodo Monday, 1 May 2017

President of Indonesia, H.E. Joko Widodo

The President of the Republic of Indonesia visited Hong Kong during 30 April to 1 May 2017. Professor Allen Wong was invited by Dr. Raymond Ho to join the business meeting with President of Indonesia, H.E. Joko Widodo in Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong.

Les Ailes Brisées Gala Dinner 2017 Hong Kong Friday, 5 May 2017

Professor Anthony Wu, our Honorary Chairman – Mr. Andy Li, our Executive Director – Hong Kong, CMA Australia Hong Kong of CMA Australia

Professor Allen Wong was invited by Professor Anthony Wu, our Honorary Chairman – Hong Kong of CMA Australia, to “Les Ailes Brisées” Charity Gala at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Ballroom.

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Annual Dinner Monday, 8 May 2017

Professor Allen Wong was invited by Dr. William Chen to attend the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Annual Dinner at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong.

ICAC International Seminar on Financial Investigation Tuesday, 9 May 2017

The ICAC of HKSAR hosted the International Seminar on Financial Investigation on 9 and 10 May 2017 at the ICAC Building, North Point. This two-day seminar, featured 5 keynote speakers and 11 speakers and workshop moderators from around the world. Speakers shared their expertise in topics of financial investigation and asset recovery. The seminar attracted around 240 participants from anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies, justice departments, regulatory bodies, international organizations, and the accounting and legal professions and from 41 jurisdictions and 100 organizations.

The Hong Kong Association of Financial Advisors’ Announcement on a research Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Mr. Chester Chu, CMA member and the President of The Hong Kong Association of Financial Advisors Limited, released a research on the Development of Globalization in Hong Kong 's Securities Industry《香港證券業“全球化”發展的研究》

St. John Bishop Baker combined Cadet Division 30th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, 20 May 2017

Being the Divisional Vice Presidents of H Region in St. John Ambulance Brigade, Professor Allen Wong and Dr. Ivan Ng were invited to attend the St. John Bishop Baker combined Cadet Division 30th Anniversary Celebration at SKH Bishop Baker Secondary School.

Dr. Ivan Ng (Right 1) , Vice Chairman of Committee of Financial Services & IT and Telecommunication.

St. John Ambulance Brigade Cadet Gathering Sunday, 21 May 2017

Dr. Kant Chong, being the Chairman of Committee of Youth Leadership (Non-Governmental Organization), Vice Chairman of Committee Event and Entertainment of CMA Australia and Divisional Vice President of H Region of Hong Kong St. John Ambulance, organized an event for the St. John Ambulance Brigade Cadet in CMA Office. They invited Professor Sophia CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Food and Health, to join this event.

Professor Sophia CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Food and Health, HKSAR

HKRFP seminar on One Belt One Road Financial Opportunities for Hong Kong Monday, 22 May 2017

Professor Wong was invited to attend the HKRFP Seminar on One Belt One Road Financial Opportunities for Hong Kong.

Speaker︰Dr Raymond Chung-tai Ho (何鍾泰博士), Chairman of Dashun Foundation and Belt & Road Global Development Alliance Date︰22 May 2017 (Mon)

Time︰7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

CPD Seminar on Healthy & Quality Lifestyle Wednesday, 24 May 2017

CPD Seminar on Healthy & Quality Lifestyle jointly organized by Noblesse Lifestyle Group and CMA Australia was successfully held on 24 May 2017 at CMA Office.

Date : 24 May 2017, Wednesday

Time : 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Registration) 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Presentation and Networking)

Venue : 12/F, Tai Yip Building, 141 Thomson Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

CPD credit : 2 hours

Speakers : Dr. Bruce CHEUNG HKU SPACE Associate Head of College of Life Sciences and Technology, Senior Programme Director/Lecturer

Mr. Brandon CHAU Founder and Managing Director of Noblesse Lifestyle Group, Founder of Charity A-Life Academy

CPD Seminar on Healthy & Quality Lifestyle (continued) Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Program Objectives: Part 1: How to Reduce Your Stress

• External and internal stress • The characteristic of a positive mindset • How to drive engagement, growth and performance with Zen practice

Professor Allen Wong presented the certificate of appreciation to Dr. Bruce Cheung

Part 2: Experience Sharing with Brandon Chau in Lifestyle

• How can you use the concept of blue ocean to start your business successfully? • How to make balance with your life cycle? • Working model for next decade

Professor Allen Wong presented the certificate of appreciation to Mr. Brandon Chau

Cocktail Reception with European Consuls General in Hong Kong Thursday, 25 May 2017

Professor Allen Wong was invited to a cocktail reception with European Consuls General in Hong Kong. This networking event provided an excellent opportunity for guests to meet with the Consuls General of European countries in Hong Kong, and learn more about the new development and business opportunities.

CPD Seminar – The Hong Kong Metro System of the Past, Present and Future Thursday, 25 May 2017

This CPD Seminar was organized by Curtin University’s Alumni Association, sponsored by MTR Corporation and supported by CMA Australia & IPA. Over the past three decades, the MTR has had a profound effect on Hong Kong’s evolution from a seemingly unremarkable city into a modern metropolis. With a patronage of over 5 million passengers per day, the MTR plays a far bigger role in Hong Kong society than as a mere transport entity. MTR stations have become a focal point of the community, as convenient gathering points for shopping and cultural activities, such as station art exhibitions.

The seminar covered the following topics:

1. History of the MTR 2. Challenges and innovations of the project implementation 3. Current major projects being undertaken by MTR 4. The Government’s Railway Development Strategy (RDS) 2014 and a series of future city-shaping projects

Speaker: Dr. Philco Wong, Projects Director of MTR Corporation Venue: Cliftons, Hutchison House, Central

Events in June

The Business Accounting Management Case Competition of China mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Universities 2017 Saturday, 3 June 2017

The Business Accounting Management Case Competition among China Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau Universities 2017 was held in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 3 June 2017. The topic of the case study was related to how to improve the sales performance of LETV (LESHI INTERNET INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY CORP) in Beijing. A total of nineteen teams from the universities in four different places participated in this competition, including 8 teams from mainland China, 3 teams from Hong Kong, 2 teams from Macau and 6 teams from Taiwan. There were five CMA members to be invited together to form a judging panel.

Details of their respective positions held in CMA Australia – Hong Kong Branch were listed below:

Mr. Andy Li - Executive Director – Hong Kong, CMA Ms. Christine Lee - Associate Director and Vice Chairman of Committee of Financial Services, CMA Ms. Ivy Ku - Vice Chairman of Committee of Women Leadership and Financial Services, CMA Ms. Stella Law – Vice Chairman of Committee of Women Leadership, CMA Mr. Jacky Tsoi – Vice Chairman of Committee of One Belt One Road

Each team had 10 minutes to present their business plan and recommendations. It followed by a 5-minute question-and-answer session, during which the judges will ask questions regarding the presentation.

Charter Presentation Ceremony and Charity Night of Lions Club of Hong Kong IFC Thursday, 8 June 2017

Professor Allen Wong was invited by Mr. Albert Yip to join the Charter Presentation Ceremony and Charity Night of Lions Club of Hong Kong IFC. Several CMA members accompanied Professor Wong to attend this event.

Prof. Allen Wong (right), Senior Vice President – Mr. Evan Lin (left), Director of IT Development Global, CMA Australia and Vice Chairman of Committee of IT and Tele- communication, CMA Australia Ms. Christine Lee (left), Associate Director and Vice Chairman of Committee of Financial Services, CMA Mr. Wallace Pang (right), Vice Chairman of Com- Australia mittee of Facility Management, CMA Australia

Mr. Low Hon Wah (middle), Honorary President Mr. Bernard Wu (right1), Chairman of Committee of (External Operation) of Committee of Facility Man- Financial Services, CMA Australia agement, CMA Australia Mr. Albert Yip (right3), Chairman of Corporate Governance Committee, CMA Australia

Qianhai Study Tour Friday to Saturday, 16 -17 June 2017

The two-day study tour to Shenzhen Qianhai was held on 16 -17 June 2017. This trip was jointly organized by The Hong Kong Association of Financial Advisors Limited, CMA Australia, Society of Registered Financial Planners, IPA Australia and Curtin University Alumni Association of Hong Kong. It attracted more than 40 participants. The tour visited Qianhai Exhibition Hall, Qianhai Stone, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, Shenzhen Yee Fung Automation Technology Co., Ltd on the first day and Dongguan Exhibition Center, Weiyuan

Group photos in Shenzhen Yee Fung Automation Group photos in Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Technology Co., Ltd Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub

Mr. Chester Chu, CMA member, Founder and CEO of Group photo in Dongguan Exhibition Center Fruit Tree, and President of The Hong Kong Associa- tion o f Financial Advisors Ltd

Members’ Column

To enhance the use of the existing resources, CMA Australia will arrange to have a special column tailor-made for the members in our quarterly e-newsletters.

CMA members who are looking for new positions, are welcome to send us your CV to [email protected] and we will post the information without showing your name on the enewsletter. Please include information such as your field of expertise, qualification, year(s) of experience, expected salary on your email. If there is a company that is interested, we will match the candidate with the potential employer.

Meanwhile, if your company would like to post some job listings through our platform, you may also send the job listings to us.

If your company has a special promotion and development of its products, activities, or personal achievements, you are welcome to send us the relevant information to share this news with all our members.

Posting of information is subject to CMA Australia (Hong Kong Branch)’s final approval. CMA Australia (Hong Kong Branch) reserves the final decision for the posting of information.

Members’ Achievement

Congratulations to Mr. Allen Ting, our Chairman of Committee of Legal Compliance, for being the Fellow of Information Privacy(FIP) from the International Association of Privacy Professional.

Fellow of Information Privacy(FIP) designation signifies that Mr. Allen Ting has demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of privacy laws, privacy management and technology of privacy.

Members’ Gathering

Lunch with two CMA committee members Mr. Santos Li and Ms. Ivy Ku Mr. Santos Li, who is our representative to endorse CMA members’ certificates for the Application of International Affiliates (HKICPA).

Mr. Melvin Beh, Executive Director for Malaysia Development, visited Hong Kong in May to discuss the recent development of CMA in Malaysia.

Dinner with St. John members

Members’ Benefits

We’re happy to introduce the newly launched CMA membership card. You can now get your new CMA membership card in our office.

Trinity Health Enterprise

CMA members can enjoy special offers from Trinity Health Enterprise (HK) Limited by presenting our CMA membership card and your I.D. card for registration. For further details, please click here.

PolyVision

Special Eye Examination Package at HK$420 and a 20% discount on any prescription of specta- cles or sunglasses *(except price-controlled items, valid optical prescription is required). This offer is valid until 31 Dec 2017. For more information, please click here.

Members’ Benefits

Wanchai 88 Hotel

Enjoy up to 25% Discount on Hotel Best Available Rate CMA Australia members can now enjoy up to 25% discount on selected room type in our hotel.

Please click here to contact reservations to reserve your room now!

Address: 139 Thomson Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Tel/Email: (852) 2905 4888 / [email protected]

Le Bistro Winebeast Restaurant

CMA members can enjoy special discount offers at Le Bistro Winebeast Restaurant at 1/F Tai Yip Building, 141 Thomson Road, Wanchai . CMA members are required to present the CMA membership card or an e-copy of the CMA Certificate.

1. LUNCH OFFER

Enjoy a 10% off in the set lunch menu price of the Fast Gourmet or the Deluxe set lunch.

Terms and Conditions:

• With this offer CMA members will receive a 10% off when presenting the membership card before payment.

• This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer.

2. DINNER MENU OFFER

This is a tailored and seasonal menu created for CMA members, Chef Ducroquet is delighted to welcoming the CMA members with a 3 courses menu and a welcoming frapa.

Special Price for CMA Member: $398 + 10% service charge (regular price HKD420 + 10% service charge).

The Menu is seasonal and will be subject to change according to the availability of ingredients.

3. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES FOR DINING GUEST

CMA Members will enjoy a welcoming sparkling wine under presentation of the CMA membership card.

For your parties of 10 or more guest, a discount of 10% off on the bill will be proposed if you choose from the A la Carte Menu (offer not applied for special dinner menu).

CMA Australia reserves the right to vary these terms & conditions.

For details of the special offers please click here.

Members’ Benefits

CMA members can enjoy fuel discount at any PetroChina Filling Stations in Hong Kong by using the designated PetroChina Discount Card.

• Discount of HK$2.50 per litre for Futuro Premium • Discount of HK$2.30 per litre for VitaGold Unleaded • Member must use a designated application form to apply for the PetroChina Discount Card. • This offer is valid from 1 July 2017 until further notice

For details of the offer and application form please click here.

CMA members can enjoy exclusive fuel discount at any local Esso Service Stations by using the Esso Fleet Card

• Discount of HK$2.30 per litre for petrol purchase • Discount of HK$4.90 per litre for diesel purchase; better diesel discount is available based on fleet consumption • The Card is applicable at any Esso Service Stations in Hong Kong • This offer is valid from 1 July 2017 until further notice

For details of our offer and application form please click here.

Hui Lau Shan

CMA members who buy the products supplied by famous desserts supplier, Hui Lau Shan, can enjoy 20% discount on any regular-priced food and beverages. Members may present the coupon upon purchase. Only one coupon can be used in a single transaction. This offer is valid until 31 August 2017.