Coinciding with the annual Asian Financial Forum (AFF), the International Financial Week (IFW) brings together a series of events addressing a host of topics facing the global financial and business communities.
Capitalising on Hong Kong’s position as a leading international financial centre and business hub, the inaugural IFW in 2014 attracted more than 3,400 participants to take part in a total of 10 events. The IFW in 2015, starting from 15 January, will continue to examine topical issues in finance and business, including Asian private equity, fundraising, alternative investment, risk management, business ethics as well as regional trends and development.
Come enjoy this rewarding week of financial and investment intelligence, insight and networking!
Capitalising on Hong Kong’s position as a leading international financial centre and business hub, the inaugural IFW in 2014 attracted more than 3,400 participants to take part in a total of 10 events. The IFW in 2015, starting from 15 January, will continue to examine topical issues in finance and business, including Asian private equity, fundraising, alternative investment, risk management, business ethics as well as regional trends and development.
Come enjoy this rewarding week of financial and investment intelligence, insight and networking!
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15-16 January 2015 |
Sixth Annual International Conference on the Chinese Economy - “Leverage and Financial System Efficiency and Stability: Chinese and International Experiences”
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16 January 2015 |
IP in the Boardroom: What Independent Directors Need to Know! The International Intellectual Property Commercialization Council, KPMG and the Pacific Basin Economic Council are pleased to present IP in the Boardroom: What Independent Directors Need to Know!
“Good IP portfolio management opens up innovation, promotes knowledge transfer, increases revenues and reassures investors”.
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19 January 2015 |
ASIFMA Breakfast Briefing on Stock Connect Breakfast Briefing on Stock Connect: An opportunity for AFF and market participants to learn more about the exciting new Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect initiative launched in November of last year. In this briefing, industry experts will focus on critical new developments and current opportunities for this important China market access initiative.
Participation is open to AFF participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required. Limited seating available.
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19 – 20 January 2015 |
Asian Financial Forum (AFF) The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) brings together some of the most influential members of the global financial and business community to discuss developments and trends in the dynamic markets of Asia. This is your opportunity to build up contacts, gather the latest market intelligence, and explore business opportunities in Chinese mainland and the rest of Asia.
The seventh AFF, in January 2014, attracted more than 2,400 participants and 500 journalists from 41 countries and regions around the world. They came to hear the latest opportunities and challenges in Asia from more than 100 internationally respected leaders in government, financial and business sectors. The next AFF, under the theme of “Asia: Sustainable Development in a World of Change”, will take place, 19-20 January 2015, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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19 January 2015 |
The Future of Money The global financial system is thousands of year’s old and is facing disruption on an equally global scale. Seismic shifts in technology are changing the way we use, raise and think about money. No longer the purview of an elite few, access to money is being democratized and transformed.
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20 January 2015 |
Risk Management Reform for Hong Kong Listed Companies – Trendsetting for Asia? A major recent initiative of HKEx is to promote risk management culture among listed issuers . This seminar will seek to highlight HKEx's proposals and its impact upon the governance of listed issuers, and to bring out the emerging trends which Hong Kong is to adopt and to give thoughts to other Asian jurisdictions to follow suit.
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21 January 2015 |
Asia Private Equity Forum 2015 The Asia Private Equity Forum 2015, Asia’s largest non-commercial industry conference, will feature more than 60 speakers and panelists representing limited partners, investors, advisors and consultants.
At APEF 2015 leading industry practitioners will address key issues facing investors in Asia’s leading private markets, including those of China, India, Indonesia, Japan and Korea as well as subjects such as value creation strategies, fundraising and investor relations, private equity real estate and challenges in exits and liquidity.
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21 January 2015 |
Cocktail and Presentation on Risk Governance and Regulatory Compliance Topic #1: Risk governance: Evolving beyond the traditional ‘Three lines of defense’ model
Speaker: Leon Bloom, Senior Partner, Enterprise Risk Services, Deloitte Canada Topic #2: Compliance management: Measuring Compliance's management performance Speaker: Jyoti Vazirani, Director, Enterprise Risk Services, Deloitte China
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21 January 2015 |
Visit Programme to Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited
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21-22 January 2015 |
2015 Family Office Solutions Showcase Event gathers family office key decision makers, practitioners, veterans and solutions providers exploring the latest trend and exchanging insightful ideas. Key agenda :
- Tycoons in Asia & Prospect of Family Offices , the Role of Hong Kong - Be Lean & Vigilant - How Family Office manage cost & data security - Industry Landscape and Latest Co-investment Trend - The Myth of Virtual Family Offices - Family Office Best Practices Round Table - Family Office Solutions Showcase : Corporate Finance, Succession, Family Governance, Direct Investment : Private Equity, Real Estate
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22 January 2015 |
AIMA in Asia 2015: Advancing Asia's Perspective AIMA is delighted to introduce ‘AIMA in ASIA’: an inaugural AIMA event focused specifically on the hedge fund industry here in the Asia-Pacific region. As our first regionally themed forum, ‘AIMA in ASIA’ will bring together some of the key policy and regulatory figures, hedge fund managers and other thought leaders from Asia-Pacific; and will deliver the same depth and recognized expertise that distinguishes our other flagship forums globally.
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22 January 2015 |
Business Ethics Forum 2015 The Business Ethics Forum (BEF), first launched in 2006, is a signature event organised by the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute) to promote business ethics and integrity in the financial services industry. This year, in partnership with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the BEF forms an integral segment of the International Financial Week following the Asian Financial Forum.
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22 January 2015 |
EMPEA Fundraising Masterclass in collaboration with HKVCA The second annual EMPEA Fundraising Masterclass in Hong Kong held in collaboration with HKVCA and presented with the support and faculty expertise of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP will return on 22 January 2015.
The Masterclass is part of a growing global series taking place across four continents in five cities and with nearly 250 alumni, and it offers a rare opportunity for fund managers to hear directly from industry insiders on proven fundraising tools and global best practice. More information about the Masterclass and testimonials from past participants can be found at http://empea.org/events-education/training/em-pe-fundraising-masterclass/
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23 January 2015 |
ACMI Breakfast Panel on Effective due diligence for the canny investor and acquirer in China – experts share tips on identifying “red flags” to maximize deal success Quality due diligence is the foundation stone for any sound investment decision, whether by a corporate acquirer, a private equity house or a capital markets investor. Especially in emerging markets such as Asia, there are increasing concerns regarding fraudulent conduct and other tricks being played by some bad apples to mislead investors. Join leading practitioners as they share their tips from decades of due diligence experience in China on identifying “red flags” to maximize deal success and mitigate risks.
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