HKCMP was honored to co-organize The Financial Services Sector 2025 Spring Reception (香港金融服務界乙巳年新春酒會) alongside Legislative Council Member Hon Robert Lee Wai-wang and fellow financial services industry associations on 13 February 2025.

Held at HKEX Connect Hall, the event united Hong Kong's financial leadership, including Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan Mo-po, Chairman of the SFC Dr. Kelvin Wong, and Chairman of HKEX Mr. Carlson Tong, to exchange insights on maintaining Hong Kong's financial leadership.

As supporting organizer, we were pleased to help facilitate this valuable platform for sector dialogue.

As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we wish for Hong Kong's continued excellence as an international financial center. May our markets thrive with innovation and strength, bringing prosperity to our vibrant financial community!

On the morning of 17 January 2025, HKCMP hosted a seminar on the future of the GEM. This event brought together thought leaders and practitioners from Hong Kong’s capital markets to discuss strategies for revitalizing GEM as a critical platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access capital and drive innovation.

A dynamic panel discussion, moderated by Ms. Julia Charlton (Managing Partner, Charltons Law), featured industry leaders Ms. Renu Bhatia (Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) Listing Committee), Mr. Paul Malam (Head of Policy and Secretariat Services, Listing, HKEX), Mr. Stephen Clark (Joint MD and Co-founder, Anglo Chinese Corporate Finance, Limited), and Mr. Ronald Chan (Founder and CIO, Chartwell Capital). The panel explored GEM’s growth potential, key challenges, and its crucial role in supporting SMEs, sparking lively and engaging dialogue.

The seminar began with a keynote speech by Dr. Kelvin Wong, Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), titled “Enhancing Sponsors’ Value Proposition to Drive GEM Advancement.” Dr. Wong highlighted GEM’s importance to SMEs and Hong Kong’s listing market development. He highlighted the importance of sustaining efforts to revitalize GEM by improving the quality of GEM issuers and underscored the critical role of sponsors and corporate financial advisors in maintaining market integrity and stability.

Presentations from Mr. Stacey Wong (COO, Quam Capital Limited) , who provided valuable insights into recent market statistics and alternative board studies, offering a data-driven perspective on current trends and opportunities.

Presentations from Ms. Anastasia Gordeeva (Charltons Law), who provided valuable insights into recent market statistics and alternative board studies, offering a data-driven perspective on current trends and opportunities.