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 Online Session:
- This is the online session. If you wish to join in person, please click HERE for the physical session.
- Registration will be closed on 23 April 2025 at 5.00pm.
- Once enrolment in this online session is confirmed by the Institute, requests to change to physical session will not be entertained.
- Online session will be delivered via Zoom facility. The Institute has made every effort to ensure that the quality of the internet connection is sufficient for media streaming. Attendees should ensure that they are in an area of stable internet connection with suitable bandwidth as this can affect user’s experience.
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.