In this era of graduate unemployment and the known difficulties of getting that first job, the HK Institute of Chartered Public Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales have most kindly invited members to a networking seminar with two aims in mind:

1. To update members on the rapidly advancing business opportunities in Asia, and Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to the regional market

2. To invite members to bring their children, grandchildren or anyone over 18 whether currently at university or starting out in their first job (guideline age 18-25)

Date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Timing: 18.00 registration & networking; 18.30 seminar; 19.30 networking drinks, 20.30 end

Venue: Chartered Accountants’ Hall, London

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How much have we really understood about Hong Kong’s pivotal role in China’s long-term goals?

If you have not visited Hong Kong recently or do not follow the minutiae of Chinese government policy announcements, you may be out-of-date on what impact certain policy measures will have on Hong Kong.

Date: Tue 7^th July

Time: 09.00-11.00

Venue: ICAEW, London

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Hear from two incredible entrepreneurs, one HKer, Kinson Lo, Founder & CEO of Dot Investing and one Brit, Elaine Taylor-Whilde, CEO of Nine Health Global how they came to leave their respective home market to set up their businesses in the UK and HK respectively.

Date: Tue 30th June

Timings: 6.30pm registration, 7-8pm seminar, 8-9.30pm networking drinks

Venue: LawDebenture Group, London

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We are delighted that the Directors of Bonhams have most kindly invited members to a bespoke specialist-led tour of selected highlights of the sales of their Marquee CLASSICS Week in New Bond Street on Sunday 28th June.

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MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Sotheby’s have very kindly offered to give HK Society members a private specialist guided tour of their Old Masters Week.

Date: Saturday, 27^th June at 12.00

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MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Sotheby’s have very kindly offered to give HK Society members a private specialist guided tour of their Marquee Week.

Date: Saturday, 20^th June at 12.00

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The finance industry has always been at the forefront of innovation and tech, a sector which is driving rapid change. Mr Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA has most kindly agreed to share with members his thoughts on Hong Kong’s development in financial innovation and sustainable finance, and how this is shaping its role as an international financial centre globally. He will especially focus on HK’s unique gateway role against the backdrop of diversification trends, and the implication for HK-UK collaboration.

Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026

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Like speed-dating but without the pressure! A fun and effective way to meet new people and make new contacts.

Date: Monday 11th May 2026

Timing: 6.30pm to 8.30pm (with possible extension)

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HKBN Seminar: The Coming Robotics Revolution & Why HK/ China Matters

A fireside chat with billionaire investor Jim Mellon and Bob MacDonald

AI may be revolutionising the workplace in ways we are now beginning to understand but what has too often been missed is the impact AI is having on the robotics world, which is set to have an even greater impact on the future of labour. China has been leading the world in R&D spending with Hong Kong acting as a scientific, financial, and collaborative gateway within China’s broader robotics ascendancy. Join Jim and Bob as they take us through this fast-developing revolution and discover how to invest in its future.

Date: Wednesday 22nd April

Time: 18.00 registration; 18.30-19.30 seminar; 19.30-21.00 networking drinks

Venue: HSBC, London

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Charles Russell Speechlys has most generously invited all members to join their Lunar New Year celebration ushering in the Year of the Horse which symbolises energy, new opportunities, freedom and resilience.

Date: Wednesday 11th March

Time: 18.00 - 21.00

Venue: Charles Russell Speechlys, London

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We are so pleased to announce that our Chinese New Year Dinner will be held at the well-known Royal China Restaurant, which is famous for its authentic and traditional Chinese cuisine. Even more special is that His Majesty’s Consul-General for Hong Kong and Macau, the wonderful Brian Davidson CMG, has most kindly agreed to be our guest speaker for the evening!

Date:   Tuesday 10th March 2026

Time:   6.30pm for 7.00pm

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The date for the HK Society Gloucestershire Spring Lunch has now been fixed: Wednesday 4 March. It will, as always, be at the Golden Mountain. The date is, of course, just before the Gold Cup week; and the year that we shall be welcoming is that of the Fire Horse. It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that those who have properly celebrated the opening of the New Year will be rewarded at the race course ………!     

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THE YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE

will be an auspicious year for

bold action, innovation, 

new beginnings and 

rapid progress, all of which will

be amplified by the Fire elements 

of passion, energy and drive!

So, to welcome all of the above into this coming year, enjoy a celebration with members (and guests) on

Friday 20 February 2026

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Like speed-dating but without the pressure! A fun and effective way to meet new people and make new contacts.

Date: Monday 9th Feb 2026

Timing: 6.30pm to 8.30pm (with possible extension)

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THU 8^th JANUARY - Networking Seminar: The HK Business Update

With BritCham in HK; the HKETO and Dr John Greenwood (TBC) for a forward-looking Macro View of the business environment for HK

All HK Association, HK Business Network and HK Society members are invited to the ‘big’ one to welcome in the New Year.

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MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Sotheby’s has very kindly offered to give HK Society members a private, specialist-guided tour of their Old Masters December sale exhibition.

Date: Saturday, 29th November 

Time: 12:00 – 12.45

Address: Sotheby's, London

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We are delighted to invite you to our next HK Association Lunch with Guest Speaker, the Financial Secretary for Hong Kong, the Honourable Paul Chan GBM, GBS, MH, JP.

Date: Wednesday 26^th November

Time: 12.30 Registration and Drinks Reception; 12.30 Lunch; 14.30 Close

Venue: Central London (exact venue to be confirmed the day before the event)

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As global financial systems adapt to rapid innovation—from stablecoin regimes to green finance—the intersection of law, regulation, and sustainability has never been more critical. Mr Fung will share his insights on how financial innovation (including stablecoins), regulatory developments, and sustainable finance initiatives are shaping Hong Kong’s future as a leading international financial and legal centre. The discussion will also highlight opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and the UK in the evolving domains of impact investing, fintech regulation, and legal governance.  

Date: Thursday 13 November 2025

Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm (Registration starts at 11am)

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The Peninsula London has most kindly offered us the private use of their wonderful bar, Little Blue, our personal favourite, for a Society get-together à la Lan Kwai Fong, including a 30-min tour of areas not otherwise open to the public; included in the evening is a bowl of iconic Peninsula noodles with a beer or soft drink.

Date: Tuesday 14th October

Time: 6.30-8.30pm

Venue: Little Blue Bar, Peninsula, London

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HK Society North-East Annual Dinner

The Society’s Annual North-East Dinner will take place on 9 October at a new venue for us, the Phoenix Restaurant in Newcastle Upon Tyne’s Chinatown.

In a further new departure for us, alongside a delicious Chinese banquet there will be a wine tasting conducted by longstanding member and oenophile Robin Mackay, with tasting notes. There will also be a cash bar.

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HK Society Gloucestershire Region Mid-Autumn Festival Lunch

Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025

Venue: The Royal Oak, Cheltenham

As is traditional, the next Gloucestershire regional lunch will be at The Royal Oak in Prestbury, Cheltenham – which has recently smartened up its Pavilion Room and as always, it will be good value, delicious and great fun.

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Members only Seminar:

Why Hong Kong is not ‘just another Chinese city’ – the Common Law Advantage

Date:     Monday 29th September 2025

Time:    18.30 drinks reception; 19.00-20.00 Seminar; 20.00-21.30 networking drinks

Venue: Mayer Brown International, London

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This year marks eight decades since the end of the Second World War— a fitting moment to uncover a hidden chapter of history. We are therefore delighted that our Guest Speakers for this year’s Annual Dinner will be Angus Hui and John Mak, who are co-curators of the Lost and Found in Hong Kong: The Unsung Chinese Heroes at D-Day Exhibition, which sheds light on a forgotten group of 24 Chinese naval officers who took part in the D-Day Landings and Operation Dragoon—the Allied invasion of Southern France. And we are also delighted to announce that Commodore Mike Beardall, Editor of the Royal Naval Review, has agreed to add his expertise as a historian and naval officer to the evening’s pre-dinner talk.

Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Time: 6.30pm Lecture and welcome drink; 7.30pm Drink Reception (Cash Bar); 8.15pm 3 course dinner (wine included)

Venue: Whitehall, London

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HSBC has most kindly agreed to host the next HK Business Network seminar which will be on the topic of AI and how HK is well placed to take advantage of its differentiating position under the one country, two systems framework.

We are truly privileged to have two top HK-based serial tech entrepreneurs and investors in AI and start-ups, Esther Wong and Doug Glen confirmed as speakers, who will be joined by Gartner Research Fellow, Dave Aron.

Date: Monday 30th June

Time: 18.30 drinks reception; 19.00-20.00 Seminar; 20.00-21.30 networking canapés & drinks

Venue: HSBC, London

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David Bellis, B.E.M., who runs the popular website gwulo.com, will be visiting Cheltenham to talk on some of his fascinating photos of old Hong Kong. Photos of a Hong Kong that has long since disappeared. David has recently been awarded the British Empire Medal for his services to Heritage Preservation in Hong Kong in this New Year’s Honours List.

Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Time: 2:00 pm doors open. Talk starts 2:30pm

Venue: The Chapel, Cheltenham

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We are most pleased to invite our members to hear the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Chris Hui, GBS, JP share his thoughts on the consolidation of Hong Kong’s position as an international finance centre, as well as the opportunities presented by the Greater Bay Area for Hong Kong.

Date: Tuesday 10^th June 2025

Venue: a prestigious venue centrally located in the City (exact details to be confirmed the day before)

Time: 12.30 Drinks Reception; 13.00 Lunch; 14.30 Finish

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We are delighted to be able to announce the details of this year's Scottish summer lunch which will take place in the fabulous setting of The Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society’s Clubhouse. The highlight of the afternoon will be a short after-lunch talk by guest speaker, Simon Roberts. His focus will be his recent publication, Hong Kong Beat (see description of content below). An informative, as well as entertaining, presentation is promised!

Date: Friday 6th June 2025

Time: 12.30pm Cash Bar; 1.15pm Lunch

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Why HK is not 'just another Chinese city': The HKD PEG with John Greenwood

The HK Business Network is pleased to announce a series of events designed to show why Hong Kong is not ‘just another Chinese city’. While this should be self-evident, the mainstream media tends to focus only on the negatives, which are legitimate areas of concern, yet are silent on the many positive aspects of Hong Kong which would paint a more balanced, nuanced and accurate picture.

Date: Monday 19th May

Timings: 18.30 drinks reception; 19.00-20.00 Seminar & Q&A; 20:00-21.30 Networking drinks

Venue: Clifford Chance, London

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