SEMINAR: Hong Kong insights: Asia’s growth, global opportunity and the role of the profession
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:
To update members on the rapidly advancing business opportunities in Asia, and Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to the regional market, especially under the Go Global initiative, which the accountancy profession is strategically positioned to support.
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) to the event to network with professionals from a huge range of industries who have found accountancy pivotal to their success.
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
If you know a university student who is ambitious, who would be interested in working in one of the most dynamic business environments in the world or who thinks they would like to be an entrepreneur, accountancy training opens up many different career paths.
Attendees will gain: commercial perspectives on cross-border business expansion; practical discussion grounded in real business experience; insight into the evolving role of Hong Kong in international commerce; and opportunities to connect with ICAEW and HKICPA members across industries.
Programme
18.00 Registration/ Networking Reception
18.30 Welcome Remarks: Ms Caroline Smale, Board Member, ICAEW
18.35 Keynote Speech: Mr Stephen Law, President, HKICPA
18.45 Panel Discussion:
Moderator: Ms Azlina Bulmer, Director of International, ICAEW
Panellists:
Mr Alisdair Jessup, KPMG Partner, Hong Kong
Ms Jasmine Lee, Managing Partner EY Hong Kong and Macau
Mr Arthur Lee, Chief Executive & Registrar of HKICPA
19.25 Closing Remarks
19.30 Networking Drinks
20.30 End
The discussion will explore:
How professional services firms support Chinese enterprises expanding internationally, while also helping overseas organisations access opportunities across Hong Kong, Mainland China and the wider region.
The two-way flow of opportunity between China and international markets, and where finance professionals can create value in increasingly complex operating environments.
The practical challenges organisations face when operating across borders, including:
internal controls
governance
cultural differences
operational readiness
adapting to different regulatory and business environments
The benefits of the reciprocal membership arrangements between ICAEW and HKICPA.
Please email communications@hkas.org.uk to register.