Speaker(s)

• Ms Wendy Kam FCG HKFCG(PE), Managing Director – Corporate Secretarial Services, In.Corp Corporate Services (HK) Limited
• Mr Thomas Wong, Senior Business Development Manager, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
• Ms Willa Chan ACG HKACG, The Founding Principal, Willa Legal (Chair)

Description

In the dynamic landscape of international finance, Hong Kong stands out as a premier destination for companies seeking to establish a foothold for business and investment. However, the critical process of opening a bank account has become increasingly complex due to heightened global measures against money laundering and tax evasion. This seminar aims to address the latest developments in bank account opening procedures, highlighting the challenges that new companies may face in this essential step of their operational journey.

An experienced speaker from a leading professional firm will outline the key requirements for opening corporate bank accounts in Hong Kong, and will share the best company secretarial practices to facilitate smoother banking experiences before delving into the practical difficulties encountered during the application process, including the rising frequency of receiving queries and rejections.

To enrich the dialogue, a bank representative will join to present the bank’s latest requirements, complemented by real-world case studies that illustrate common pitfalls and effective strategies.

Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of bank account opening in Hong Kong, ultimately supporting their business endeavors in this vibrant financial hub.

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 14 January 2026 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 Wendy Kam
Mr Thomas Wong
Ms Willa Chan (Chair)

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.