Past HK Association Events
The list below reflects the speaker’s role(s) at the time of the event.
Date: Monday 11th March
Time: from 6.30pm
With war coverage dominating the news, it seems that China has been relegated to the sidelines, generally covered by the MSM in simplistic soundbites, lacking all nuance and depth. Yet ignoring the what’s happening in China and the UK’s bilateral relationship with the world’s second largest economy would be a mistake.
We are delighted that Brian Davidson CMG, HM British Consul-General to HK & Macau, has accepted our invitation to do a Member Briefing for HK Association members, with our greatest thanks to Schroders for agreeing to host.
Date: Thu 29th February
Time: 2.30-3.30pm
Date: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Time: 6 – 9pm (6.30-7.30pm seminar; 7.30-9pm networking canapés and drinks)
Venue: London
AI is set to impact the way we run businesses in ways we have yet to comprehend.
Following the successful visit by the Financial Secretary, Paul Chan to London recently, including the well-attended HK Association lunch, we are delighted to announce that we have an unprecedented event for the HK Association scheduled:
HKA Member Briefing
Date: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: London
We are delighted that The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR has kindly agreed to address our members and answer questions at the next HK Association Membership Lunch at a delightful venue in the City.
Date: Thursday 21st September 2023
Venue: City
Timings: 12.15 Registration and Drinks Reception; 12.45pm Lunch; 14.30pm Close
The HK Association & HK Business Network together with HSBC will celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with traditional festivities and a seminar with the BBC’s Blue Planet producer and ocean plastic campaigner, Jo Ruxton MBE.
Date: Thursday 22nd June
Time: From 6.00pm
Location: Central London
Date: Tuesday 18th April
We are delighted to have the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Chris Hui, address HK Association members.
Wednesday 22nd March 2023 from 6.30pm (Canary Wharf, London)
What do you think you know and understand of the Carbon Credit market? Our panel of experts from the industry will aim to demystify this crucially important $2bn market.
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Tuesday 21st February 2023, from 6pm.
Is Art for beauty, for profit, or both? The art market has proved a resilient diversifier in stock and bond market downturns - yet remains volatile. This seminar aims to give you a holistic overview of the art market with Chinese characteristics, from sourcing the art, protecting your investment, through to the end game of selling or inheriting renowned Asian art experts, Calvin Hui (co-founder of 3812 Gallery) and Colin Sheaf (former Deputy Chairman of Bonhams); and Holly Samuel of Forsters LLP, to discuss the opportunities and potential pitfalls faced by collectors.
This annual seminar is designed to provide an up-to-date picture of the current business scene in Hong Kong and prospects for the year ahead.
Speakers:
Mr Peter Burnett, Chairman, BritCham HK
Mr David Graham, Executive Director, BritCham HK
Mr Gilford Law, Director-General, HKETO London
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Giving an update on the legal framework of Hong Kong almost a year on from our last webinar with the former Chef Justice.
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Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investments at DIT and former Chairman of Barclays Bank and Standard Life Aberdeen has kindly agreed to speak to the HK Association membership with Q&A by Sir Douglas Flint.
Speakers:
Dr Gerard Lyons, Economist, Independent Non-executive Director, Bank of China (U.K.) and HK Association Committee Member
Mr Thomas So, Partner at Mayer Brown and Chair of the GBA committee in the Law Society of HK
Mr Andrew Weir MA, FCA, FHKSA, FIOD, Senior Regional Partner at KPMG and Vice Chair of KPMG, China
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Earlier events
Chairman, Matheson & Co / Vice Chairman, HK Association
Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of HK
President, Asia Financial Holdings Ltd
Mr David Graham (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Sir Douglas Flint (Moderator)
Chairman, Hong Kong Association
Mr Edward Yau (Panel Speaker)
Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development, HKSARG
Mr Peter Burnett (Panel Speaker)
Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong / Managing Director, SCB
Mr Lawrence Li SC (Panel Speaker)
Chairman, Financial Services Development Council, Hong Kong
Former Legislative Councillor, Founder and CEO of Civic Exchange
Sir Douglas Flint (Moderator)
Chairman, Hong Kong Association and Chairman of Standard Life Aberdeen
Dr Gerard Lyons (Panel Speaker)
Economist, Independent Non-executive Director, Bank of China (U.K.)
Mr Thomas So (Panel Speaker)
Partner at Mayer Brown and Chair of the GBA Committee in the Law Society of HK
Mr Andrew Weir MA, FCA, FHKSA, FIOD (Panel Speaker)
Senior Regional Partner at KPMG and Vice Chair of KPMG, China
Former British diplomat, Lecturer at the Centre for China Studies, CUHK
Ms Winky So (Keynote Speaker)
Director-General, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London)
Mr Andrew Seaton (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Mr Andrew Seaton (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Mr Peter Burnett (Panel Speaker)
Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong/ Managing Director, SCB
Mr Andrew Davis (Panel Speaker)
Head Investment Promotion, InvestHK
Mr Guy Salter (Panel Speaker)
Chairman of London Craft Week
Joint Head of China Department (Hong Kong), Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Financial Secretary, HKSAR
Mr Andrew Seaton (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Ms Priscilla To (Keynote Speaker)
Director General, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London)
The Lord Sassoon (Moderator)
Chairman, China Britain Business Council
Mr Andrew Davis (Panel Speaker)
Head Investment Promotion, InvestHK
Ms Sarah-Jane Butler (Panel Speaker)
CEO, Parental Choice
Mr Adrian Kingwell (Panel Speaker)
CEO, Mezzo Labs
Mr David Marsden (Panel Speaker)
Director, UK & Ireland, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of HK
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Chief Secretary for Administration, Hong Kong SAR
Ms Teresa Cheng, GBS, SC, JP (Keynote Speaker)
Secretary for Justice for Hong Kong
Mr Douglas Flint CBE (Moderator)
Chairman, Hong Kong Association
Mr Huw Jenkins (Panel Speaker)
Consultant to Clifford Chance
Ms Ingrid Edmund (Panel Speaker)
Senior Product Specialist, Infrastructure Debt, HSBC Holdings plc
HM Treasury Special Envoy for the Belt and Road Initiative
Mr Andrew Seaton (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Ms Priscilla To (Keynote Speaker)
Director General, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London)
Mr Douglas Flint CBE (Moderator)
Chairman, Hong Kong Association
Mr José Viñals (Panel Speaker)
Group Chairman, Standard Chartered Bank
Mr Andrew Davis (Panel Speaker)
Head Investment Promotion, InvestHK
Mr David Marsden (Panel Speaker)
Director, UK & Ireland, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Mr Daniel Melone (Panel Speaker)
Global Operations Director, Euromoniter International
Mr Matthew Rous (Panel Speaker)
Chief Executive, China-Britain Business Council
Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific
Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
His Excellency The Chinese Ambassador
Vice-President and Corporate Secretary, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Mr Andrew Seaton (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Ms Priscilla To (Keynote Speaker)
Director General, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London)
Mr Douglas Flint CBE (Moderator)
Chairman, Hong Kong Association
Mr Andrew Davis (Panel Speaker)
Head Investment Promotion, InvestHK
Dr Gerard Lyons (Panel Speaker)
Committee Member, Hong Kong Association
Mr David Marsden (Panel Speaker)
Director, UK & Ireland, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Mr Stephen Phillips (Panel Speaker)
Chief Executive, China Britain Business Council
Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of HK
Chief Secretary for Administration, HKSARG
Chief Executive, International Airlines Group
British Ambassador in Beijing
