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Issue no. 142 (1 June 2018)
 
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Highlights
 
29 Jun The opening of China financial markets and RMB internationalization
Rose Kay, Head of RMB Solutions, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Standard Chartered Bank
Jun – Nov New Financial Controllership Programme for future business leaders
Experienced course directors and facilitators who are professional accountants in business
3 Jul Delegation to Jiangmen and Zhongshan
Explore possible business cooperation opportunities brought by the Greater Bay Area initiative
4 Jul Anti money laundering and countering-terrorist financing: From practical perspectives
Andrew Glover, Regional Managing Director, International Compliance Training Academy
 
Hot topics
 
Corporate finance
7 Jun Practical guide to M&A
26 Jun A glance of convertible bond from the legal perspective
 
Corporate governance
20 June Legal principles under Competition Ordinance (Cap. 619)
 
Management, leadership and soft skills
25 Jun Fostering innovation through effective conflict management
 
Events in series
 
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) series
4 Jun ESG reporting global and local survey – Hints for future development
 
Mediation series
9 Jun In-depth section on practical skills and case studies – Session 1
9 Jun In-depth section on practical skills and case studies – Session 2
 
Soft skills series
19 Jun Positive management – Modern way of motivational and supervisory techniques
 
IT series
11 Jul Current development in cybersecurity
13 Jul What every business should know about data privacy
 
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Corporate financing
Convertible bond mechanics (new)
Understanding convertible bonds from a banker's perspective
Fundamentals of share placement and consideration issue
Practical application of share placement and consideration issue
Rights issue vs. open offer
Practical application of rights issue
Unveiling the financial gimmicks of listed companies in Hong Kong – Share swap and rights issue
Fundamentals of share repurchase scheme for accountants
IPO/ Pre-IPO
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上市前國內稅務籌劃
Pre-IPO preparation: Financial aspects
Pre-IPO investment and listing rule issues
IPO assessment for accountants: Non-financial aspects
Mergers and acquisitions
Planting COO DNA in the CFO: How can a CFO transform into a Chief Financial Operation Officer through M&As? (new)
From a banker’s perspective: Practical insights on M&A for accountants (new)
Understanding mergers and acquisitions for accountants
Valuation and others
Common impairment issues on listed companies and their mitigations (new)
Understanding business valuation for transactions of Hong Kong listed companies
Mastering intangible assets valuation
SME online business with digital marketing strategy funding assistance scheme
Compliance
Understanding connected transactions in a nutshell
Troubles! How they are handled by listed companies
Practical steps for doing an acquisition
All about directors – From appointment to removal
Major continuing obligations of listed companies
Common types of fundraising activities
Taxation
中國稅務規劃 (new)
稅收管理及優惠政策 (new)
 
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Joint financial reporting forum organized by the HKICPA, HKEX and the FRC
Annual auditing update 2017 – Broadening the horizons
Annual accounting update 2017 – Transition to the new standards: Are you on track?
Current affairs series – Education and the future of Hong Kong children
 
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