The 1st "Greater China INED Forum" Concludes Successfully in Hong Kong

Nov 22, 2016 18:41 JST

Source: The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association

Attracts Excellent Directors from Greater China to Provide In-depth Global Views on Corporate Governance Issues

HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2016 - (ACN Newswire) - The 1st "Greater China INED Forum", organized by The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association concluded successfully in Hong Kong this afternoon (11/22). The forum brought together the excellent directors from Greater China to provide in-depth global views on corporate governance issues and so on.

Mr. Anthony Fan, Founding President of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association kicked off the Forum with a welcome speech. This was followed by the opening ceremony with Mr. Roy Lo and Mr. Rex Yeung, Founding Deputy Presidents of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association and other Executive Council Members presiding. The forum was honoured with the presence of many luminaries including Mr. Charles Li Xiaojia, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Mr. Li Bing, Director of the General Bureau of Capital of State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, PRC; Mr. Lu Daung-Yen, Former Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman of Financial Supervisory Commission of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Chairman of Taiwan Corporate Governance Association; and Mr. Brian Ho, Executive Director of the Corporate Finance Division of the Securities and Futures Commission.

"The Greater China INED Forum" explored corporate governance issues in some depth. The keynote speakers from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan engaged in lively exchanges on the topic of the new normal of director and officer liabilities, the revolution of corporate governance of state-owned enterprises, the challenges of independent directors in Taiwan and the board compositions of different types of listed companies in Hong Kong. The Forum has attracted more than 200 guests from the political and economic sectors from across Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to discuss the future economic and commercial development in Greater China.

Mr. Anthony Fan, Founding President of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association, said in the welcome speech, "We are honoured to have experts and representatives on corporate governance from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan as guest speakers to share their insights and provide in-depth views on corporate governance and related issues. The Forum would not be successful without the wholehearted support from many organizations. Good corporate governance should be the result of the collective effort from regulators, investors, corporate management teams and boards of directors, including executive directors and non-executive directors. As a principal organization representing INEDs in Greater China, HKiNEDA aims at enhancing their professional development so as to promote more effective corporate governance."

"I am also pleased to announce the launch of the HKiNEDA talent pool. Since the incorporation of HKiNEDA one-and-a half years ago, we have recruited more than 300 members from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Currently, many members have uploaded their biography to the talent pool. The launch of the talent pool will not only provide a professional platform for listed companies looking for INEDs, but also create more opportunities for the development of professional directors." Mr. Anthony Fan added.

Mr. Roy Lo and Mr. Rex Yeung, Founding Deputy Presidents of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association said, "As corporate governance standards in Greater China rise, our association would like to equip the INEDs with professional expertise to promote good corporate governance of listed companies and support the sustainable development of the capital markets across Greater China through the 'Greater China INED Forum'."

Photo Caption:
(From left to right)

Mr. Terence Chiu, Founding Executive Council Member of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Mr. Terence Chan, Founding Vice President of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Mr. Raymond Wong, Founding Vice President of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Mr. David Lin, Founding Vice President of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Ms. Elizabeth Quat, The adviser of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association and Member of Legislative Council, HKSAR
Mr. David Lan, The adviser of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association and President of International Institute of Management
Mr. Rex Yeung, Founding Deputy President and Deputy General Secretary of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Mr. Lu Daung-Yen, Former Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman of Financial Supervisory Commission of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Chairman of Taiwan Corporate Governance Association
Mr. Anthony Fan, Founding President of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Mr. Charles Li, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Mr. Li Bing, Director of the General Bureau of Capital of State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, PRC
Mr. Roy Lo, Founding Deputy President of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Mr. Tang Yi Yuan, Director-General Department of Taiwan Affairs of Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R.
Mr. David Li, Founding Vice President and General Secretary of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Mr. Raymond Chan, Founding Vice President of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive
Mr. Samuel Yung, The adviser of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association and Executive District Director of AIA International Limited
Mr. Vincent Kwan, Founding Vice President of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Mr. Kevin Lo, Executive Council Member of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Mr. Esmond Yau, Founding Treasurer of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
Mr. Tony Pang, Founding Executive Council Member of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association

Contact:

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Source: The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association
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