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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Capital Market Update : A roundtable with the Hong Kong 
 Stock Exchange
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DESCRIPTION: Despite recent political unrest\, Hong Kong continues to 
 provide opportunities for international companies and successfully 
 defended its No.1 ranking as the top IPO fund-raising stock exchange 
 globally. With the recent listing of Budweiser APAC (No.3 largest listing 
 globally) and Alibaba&rsquo\;s secondary listing (No.1 largest listing 
 globally) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)\, HKEX not only smashed 
 many IPO records in 2019 but also showcased its resiliency. Michael Chan\,
  Head of International Issuer Services of HKEX\, will host an exclusive 
 luncheon for HKCBA members providing an update on Hong Kong&rsquo\;s 
 capital market\, with particular focus on the latest IPO market 
 landscape/trends (tech/biotech)\, and as well as opportunities for 
 Canadian companies as we delve into Hong Kong&rsquo\;s 2020 outlook. Date:
  Friday\, January 17\, 2020 Location: Bennett Jones LLP\, 2500 Park 
 Place\, 666 Burrard Street Vancouver\, BC Cost: Free for members (includes
  lunch) Time: 12:00pm- Registration 12:20pm- Opening Remarks 12:30pm- 
 Presentations 1:00pm- Q&amp\;A About the Speaker Michael Chan\, Head of 
 International Issuer Services\, HKEX Mr. Michael Chan is the Head of 
 International Issuer Services of HKEX. Michael is mainly focused on market
  development work promoting the Hong Kong listing platform and origination
  work attracting international and biotechnology companies to list in Hong
  Kong. In addition to leading the marketing efforts globally and working 
 closely with prospects and constituents\, Michael often speaks and serves 
 as panelist and keynote speaker at major conferences and events locally 
 and internationally. Prior to his current role\, Michael has worked at the
  Listing Division of HKEX for 8 years covering areas of compliance\, 
 corporate governance\, regulatory and IPO-related matters. Prior to 
 joining HKEX\, Michael has worked at various financial institutions in 
 corporate finance and business development. Michael has more than 18 years
  of experience in financial services and regulatory work. 
LOCATION:Bennett Jones LLP\, 2500 Park Place\, 666 Burrard Street 
 Vancouver\, BC 
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URL:https://vancouver.hkcba.com:443/events/hong-kong-capital-market-
 update-a-roundtable-with-the-hong-kong-stock-exchange
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