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THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES ENHANCED CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

SEMINARS (OCT 2008 - JAN 2009)

Topic: New Criminal Consequences for Listed Companies Announcements Considerable attention has been drawn to the imprisonment of corporate officers of Shanghai Land and the recent decisions by the Securities and Futures Commission to commence legal proceedings against the directors for their failure to comply with the disclosure requirements under the Listing Rules. This seminar seeks to highlight the potentially significant criminal liability that may arise from inadequate and/or inaccurate disclosure by directors of public listed companies. The presenters will discuss the various legislative and regulatory provisions governing the disclosure of information by directors and the practical significance of these rules on preparers of corporate announcements and circulars. Date: 30 October 2008 (Thursday) Time: 6.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. (registration from 6.15 p.m.) Presenters: Mr Gerard McMahon, Senior Advisor, Asian Capital (Corporate Finance) Limited Mr Low Chee Keong, Associate Professor in Corporate Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Level: Update Language: English Venue: United Conference Centre, 10/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong Fee: HK$380 for HKICS members and HK$430 for non-members

CPD Point(s): The HKICS : 2 The Law Society : 2

THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES ENHANCED CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME SEMINARS (OCT 2008 - JAN 2009)



Topic: The Use of Labuan for Holding Company Structures Are you taking steps to secure your personal and business assets? Whether you are a director of a company or a business owner, you face losing some, if not all, of your personal assets in the event the company or business fails because of improper conduct of the directors/business partners, fraud or simply poor business. So what steps can directors and business owners take today to safeguard their personal and business assets in situations such as these? Is using Labuan for holding company structures the solution? Date: 5 November 2008 (Wednesday) Time: 2.30 p.m. – 5.20 p.m. (registration from 2.15 p.m.) Presenters: Mr Martin Crawford, CEO, Labuan IBFC Inc. Sdn. Bhd Mr David Chong, Chairman, Portcullis TrustNet Group Level: Intermediate Language: English Venue: SCOPE Learning Centre, 8/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong Fee: HK$480 for HKICS members and HK$530 for non-members

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Topic: Disclosure of Interests (Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance) Covering – • Key concepts • Disclosure obligations • Disregards and exemptions • Review of Part XV • Mandatory e-filing of disclosure of interests notices Date: 27 November 2008 (Thursday) Time: 6.45 p.m. – 8.15 p.m. (registration from 6.30 p.m.) Presenter: Ms Daphne Doo, Director, Supervision of Markets Division, Securities & Futures Commission Level: Intermediate Language: English / Cantonese Venue: Pacific Place Conference Centre, Level 5, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong Fee: HK$295 for HKICS members and HK$340 for non-members

CPD Point(s): The HKICS : 2.5 The Law Society : TBC




Topic: Recommended best practices for Chartered Secretaries of TCSP under HKICS's AML & CTF Guidelines and Update on HK companies incorporation procedures

In this seminar, the presenter will discuss: • ‘Know Your Customers’ due diligence on all clients (adopting approach under AML / CTF

guidelines) for Trust & Corporate Services Providers (TCSP) • Importance of duty of due care and regular contacts • Good record keeping system • Sound and effective internal control procedures and guidelines • Suspicious transactions & risks management • New incorporation procedures for HK companies

Date: 4 December 2008 (Thursday) Time: 6.45 p.m. – 8.15 p.m. (registration from 6.30 p.m.) Presenter: Mrs Natalia Seng, Executive Director and Head of Corporate Services, Tricor Services Limited Level: Update Language: English / Cantonese Venue: To be confirmed Fee: HK$295 for HKICS members and HK$340 for non-members ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Topic: The Resonance to SOX from China: The Basic Standard for Enterprise Internal Control In this seminar, the presenter will discuss: • The Development of Regulatory and Internal Control Practices in China • The Salient Features of the Basic Standard for Enterprise Internal Control • ‘C-SOX’ vs COSO and SOX • The Impact of the Basic Standard for Enterprise Internal Control on Companies in

China Date: 13 December 2008 (Saturday) Time: 10.00 a.m. – 12.10 p.m. (registration from 9.45 p.m.) Presenter: Mr Michael K. H. Chan, Head of Group Compliance, Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd Level: Update Language: English / Cantonese Venue: SCOPE Learning Centre, 8/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong Fee: HK$380 for HKICS members and HK$430 for non-members


CPD Point(s): The HKICS : 2 The Law Society : TBC



Topic: Understanding Directors and Officers Liability Coverage

In this seminar, the speakers will discuss: • Scope of Directors and Officers liability coverage • Who is covered • What is covered/excluded • Market Trends

Date: 14 January 2009 (Wednesday) Time: 2.30 p.m. – 5.10 p.m. (registration from 2.15 p.m.) Presenters: Mr Christopher CHEUNG, Vice President, FINPRO Practice, Marsh (Hong Kong) Limited Ms Lisa YAN, Vice President, FINPRO Practice, Marsh (Hong Kong) Limited Level: Introductory Language: Cantonese / English Venue: United Conference Centre, 10/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong Fee: HK$480 for HKICS members and HK$530 for non-members

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Topic: Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance

This seminar is to share the latest global trend in financial reporting before and during the current financial tsunami and some techniques and cases that financial statements can be ‘dressed’ for specific purposes. The topics of the seminar include: • The latest global trend in financial reporting before and during the current financial

tsunami • Common techniques in having a designated presentation of financial statements • Basic techniques in reading and analysing financial statements • Relevant real-life cases and examples

Date: 19 January 2009 (Monday) Time: 6.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. (registration from 6.15 p.m.) Presenter: Mr Nelson Lam, Certified Public Accountant, Nelson and Company Level: Update Language: Cantonese Venue: To be confirmed Fee: HK$380 for HKICS members and HK$430 for non-members


CPD Point(s): The HKICS : 2 The Law Society : TBC



Enrolment Fax No.: 2881 5755

Please tick the seminar(s) you wish to enrol � Date Topic

Full 30 Oct (Thur) New Criminal Consequences for Listed Companies Announcements

5 Nov (Wed) The Use of Labuan for Holding Company Structures

27 Nov (Thur) Disclosure of Interests (Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance)

4 Dec (Thur) Recommended best practices for Chartered Secretaries of TCSP under HKICS's AML & CTF Guidelines and Update on HK companies incorporation procedures

13 Dec (Sat) The Resonance to SOX from China: The Basic Standard for Enterprise Internal Control

14 Jan (Wed) Understanding Directors and Officers Liability Coverage

19 Jan (Mon) Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance Please call 2881 6177 if you do not receive a fax/email confirmation three days after your enrolment.

Full Name : Membership Number:

Company Name :

Job Title : .

Mailing Address :

Tel no.:

Fax no. : Email Address:

Payment : HKICS Members/Students · · · · · · · · · · · · · HK$ Non-members · · · · · · · · · · · · · HK$ � $100 cash coupon attached · · · · LESS · · · · HK$

� Deduct from ECPD Programme package � HKICS ECPD seminar coupon Net Total : HK$

� CPD points required from the HKICS � CPD points required from The Law Society of Hong Kong

Terms & Conditions: 1. Applications are accepted on a first-come first-served basis. 2. Please call 2881 6177 if you do not receive a fax/ email confirmation three days after your enrolment. 3. To guarantee a place, payment is required within four days after the confirmation of enrolment. 4. For cancellation, two days’ notification is a must otherwise full cost will be charged. 5. Refunds are not available, but substitute attendees are welcome. Please notify us of the new name one day in advance. 6. The Institute reserves the right to change the listed presenter(s), date or venue if necessary. Any change of date and venue

will be notified by fax/ email. 7. If you need to claim CPD points from the HKICS, please ensure that the enrolment form records your name and membership

number exactly as stated on your membership card. Please remember to bring your HKICS membership card for registration at the seminar.

8. With effect from 1 November 2008, The Law Society of Hong Kong requires a practitioner to make a record of the CPD points awarded to the course in his/her own training record.

9. This form, together with a cheque payable to ‘HKICS’, should be sent to The HKICS, 3/F, Hong Kong Diamond Exchange Building, 8 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong.

Revised on 21 Oct 08

For Office Use Only

THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIESENHANCED CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Topic: Executive Compensation: Does Performance Matter?

As market turmoil unfolds the predominant focus is placed upon the rigour of risk management with questions being asked about the stability and viability of entities across the financial spectrum. How did they expose themselves to such positions? Was the structure of executive compensation a cause of the pursuit of short term profits which contributed towards the present turmoil? What needs to be done to prevent a reoccurrence of such a crisis?

Chaired by Professor C K Low of The Chinese University of Hong Kong this seminar seeks to address an important issue namely whether performance matters in the determination of executive compensation. It seeks to effectively blend theory with practice by drawing on the research findings of a leading academic and the collective expertise of a distinguished panel comprising (in alphabetical order):

Ms Alice AU, Managing Partner, CEO/Board Practice, Asia, Heidrick & Struggles Ms Susie CHEUNG, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation LimitedProfessor Jesse FRIED, Professor of Law UC Berkeley School of Law and Faculty Co-Director, Berkeley Center for Law, Business and the Economy, University of California BerkeleyDr Roger KING, Non Executive Director, Overseas Orient International LimitedMs Edith SHIH, Head Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Hutchison Whampoa LimitedDr Kelvin WONG, Deputy Managing Director, COSCO Pacific Limited

Date: 2 December 2008 (Tuesday)Time: 9.00 a.m. – 12.20 p.m. (registration from 8.45 a.m.)Level: UpdateLanguage: EnglishVenue: HKUST Business School Central, 15/F, Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong (MTR exit: J3)Fee: HK$580 for members of the HKICS and the supporting organisations and HK$630 for non-members

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CPD Point(s): The HKICS : 3The Law Society : TBC

Enrolment Form

Executive Compensation: Does Performance Matter?

2 December 2008

Enrolment Fax No.: 2881 5755

Please call 2881 6177 if you do not receive a fax/email confirmation three days after your enrolment.

Full Name :

HKICS Membership Number (if applicable):

Company Name :

Job Title :

Mailing Address :

Tel no.:

Fax no. : Email Address:

Payment : HKICS Members/Students · · · · · · · · · · · · · HK$

Members of supporting organisations · · · · · · · · · · · · · HK$

Please specify:

Non-members · · · · · · · · · · · · · HK$

$100 cash coupon attached · · · · LESS · · · · HK$

Deduct from ECPD Programme package

HKICS ECPD seminar coupon Net Total : HK$

CPD points required from the HKICS

CPD points required from The Law Society of Hong Kong

Terms & Conditions: 1. Applications are accepted on a first-come first-served basis. 2. Please call 2881 6177 if you do not receive a fax/ email confirmation three days after your enrolment. 3. To guarantee a place, payment is required within four days after the confirmation of enrolment. 4. For cancellation, two days’ notification is a must otherwise full cost will be charged. 5. Refunds are not available, but substitute attendees are welcome. Please notify us of the new name one day in advance. 6. The Institute reserves the right to change the listed presenter(s), date or venue if necessary. Any change of date and venue will be notified by

fax/ email. 7. If you need to claim CPD points from the HKICS, please ensure that the enrolment form records your name and membership number exactly

as stated on your membership card. Please remember to bring your HKICS membership card for registration at the seminar. 8. With effect from 1 November 2008, The Law Society of Hong Kong requires a practitioner to make a record of the CPD points awarded to the

course in his/her own training record. 9. This form, together with a cheque payable to ‘HKICS’, should be sent to The HKICS, 3/F, Hong Kong Diamond Exchange Building, 8

Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong.

Revised on 21 Oct 08

For Office Use Only

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