CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AT THE CROSSROADS

Drawing upon a unique blend of theory and practice, this conference will address the vexed issues of corporate stewardship, dual listings and ethics. The plenary session by Professor Deborah DeMOTT of the Duke University will discuss her research findings on the role of independent directors in family-influenced public companies in the United States of America. Designed to promote interactivity, the three panel sessions that follow will draw upon the vast experience of the speakers to critically debate the effectiveness of independent non-executive directors in Hong Kong; the challenges and opportunities that arise from dual A and H-share listings; and the increasing importance of compliance and ethical conduct as the cornerstones of good corporate culture.

Register now to participate in an excellent opportunity to learn from and network with some of the most influential thinkers in our financial markets.Date : Tuesday, 8 January 2008Time : 9.00 a.m. - 5.10 p.m.Venue : Pacific Place Conference Centre, Level 5, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong KongFee : HK$2,000 for HKICS members and HK$2,300 for non-members (Lunch included)

To enrol, please visit the Institute’s website at www.hkics.org.hk or contact the Secretariat at 2881 6177

Sponsored by:

Accreditations :The HKICS : 6.5 CPD PointsThe Law Society : 6.5 CPD Points

Chair

LOW Chee Keong, Associate Professor in Corporate Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Program* Speakers / Panelists*

Welcoming Address Natalia SENG, President, HKICS

Opening Remarks Paul CHOW, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Keynote Speech - Professor Deborah DeMOTT, Duke University, USA‘Are INEDs of Family-Influenced Public Companies Guests at the Table?’

Panel Discussion on Professor Deborah DeMOTT, Duke University, USA ‘Effectiveness of INEDs’ Vernon MOORE, Executive Director, CITIC Pacific Limited Christopher TO, Secretary-General, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Andrew TSUI, Chairman, Korn/Ferry International (Hong Kong) Limited David WEBB, Editor, Webb-site.com Luncheon Speech Martin WHEATLEY, Chief Executive Officer, Securities and Futures Commission

Panel Discussion on Ashley ALDER, Head of Asia, Herbert Smith ‘Dual A and H-share listings’ Paul GO, Head, Risk Advisory Services, Ernst & Young Gage McAFEE, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital (HK) Limited Anthony NEOH, QC, SC, Former Chief Advisor, CSRC

Panel Discussion on Phillip BALDWIN, Chief Executive, HKICS‘Ethics and Compliance’ Peter GREENWOOD, Executive Director, CLP Holdings Limited Raymond NG, Executive Director, Hong Kong Ethics Development Centre, ICAC James K.L. SIU, Executive Director and Group Chief Compliance Officer, Li & Fung (1937) Limited

Closing Address Richard LEUNG, Immediate Past President, HKICS & Chairman, Professional Development Committee * Subject to change

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AT THE CROSSROADS

Enrolment Form – Fax No. : 2881 5755

Application Procedures: 1. Applications are accepted on a first-come first-served basis. 2. Please fax in your enrolment to 2881 5755. 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 presenters, program, 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. If you need to claim CPD points from The Law Society of Hong Kong, please ensure that the enrolment form records your name and membership number exactly as stated on your practicing certificate or registered trainee solicitor contract. Please remember to bring your Law Society membership card for registration at the seminar.

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.

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