Speaker(s)
- Ms Ivy Chow FCG HKFCG(PE), Council Member of HKCGI; Tax - Corporate Services Director, PwC Hong Kong
- Ms Alice Cheng ACG HKACG, Tax - Corporate Services Senior Manager, PwC Hong Kong
- Mr Jeffrey Ip ACG HKACG, Tax Reporting and Strategy Senior Manager, PwC Hong Kong
Description
This seminar will guide you through the essential requirements for holding an annual general meeting (AGM) by private and guarantee companies in Hong Kong. Best practices for planning and executing AGMs will be covered with focus on enhancing shareholder engagement and meeting logistics.
In response to the growing demand from members of Guarantee Companies for online participation in general meetings, there is an increasing need for appointing scrutineers to ensure the integrity and transparency of the voting process. By providing an independent oversight function, scrutineers help to build trust among shareholders and reinforce the legitimacy of the AGM outcomes.
The speakers will cover the following areas from the company secretarial and technology perspectives:
- Requirements to hold AGM
- Convening AGM
- Proceedings at AGM
- Business to be dealt with at AGM
- Voting procedures at AGM (including the roles of scrutineers)
- Leveraging technologies in AGM
- Adjournment of AGM
- Consequence of not holding AGM
- Exemption for holding AGM
- Passing of written resolutions
With the increasing importance of shareholder involvement in corporate governance, it is crucial to be well-prepared to address their concerns and expectations. Join the seminar and learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of AGM requirements and make your AGM a valuable experience for all stakeholders.
Remarks on this Physical Session:
- This is the physical session and physical attendance is required for CPD counting purpose. If you wish to join online, please click HERE for the online session.
- Physical seats are limited and shall be taken on first-come first served basis. Registration will be closed on 23 April 2025 at 2.00pm.
- Once enrolment in the physical session is confirmed by the Institute, requests to change to online session will NOT be entertained.
- Physical attendance is subject to the weather condition at the time of the seminar. The Institute reserves the right to convert enrolment in the physical session into online session.
Level: Intermediate
Speakers' bios:
Ms Ivy Chow
Ms Alice Cheng
Mr Jeffrey Ip
Seat guarantee will only be given to HKCGI Fellows and/or Practitioner’s Endorsement (PE) holders if registered 10 clear working days with payment prior to the date of the seminar.