Seminars

Good foundations are essential for a lasting construction, and the same principle applies to our family legacies. Thoughtful curation of these legacies is crucial for resilience in today’s ever-changing world.

In our final seminar, we are excited to bring together a distinguished panel of experts from legal, trust, tax, and asset management fields, along with family members themselves. This gathering will facilitate a rich exchange of knowledge across disciplines, focusing on the establishment of a family office.

A strong family legacy not only endures but also fosters lasting socialimpact within our community. Join us as we explore the vital connections between family vision and community resilience.

Can family offices truly establish philanthropic goals that resonate with the family’s philosophy? How can they effectively utilize philanthropic resources to create meaningful social impact?

We are thrilled to present HK4Families - Family Philanthropy for Community Economic Development, where these crucial questions will be explored in depth.

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In this enlightening session, we are thrilled to have four esteemed panelists who will share their insights into the art collector's journey. They will delve into the intricacies of dealing with family heirlooms and the importance of working with auction houses. Our discussion will also explore how art serves as a vital part of the family's legacy and the nuances of exhibiting a family art collection. Additionally, the panelists will shed light on the crucial roles that legal and other professional advisors play in the growth of Hong Kong's dynamic art hub . Join us for an engaging exploration of preserving family heritage through art.

Welcome to our series on Career Opportunities and Development in Family Offices for Accountants and Financial Professionals. We are excited to feature three distinguished guests: LindaLam, a third-generation jade entrepreneur exploring family office setup; JaimeChou, Chief Investment Officer of GLyCapital, who emphasizes the importance of systemization and talent development; and OliverLeung, CFO at LandmarkEntertainment, sharing insights on essential skills for accountants in family businesses. Join us for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of career opportunities within family offices and the vital roles financial professionals play.

We will introduce invaluable insights and practical guidance on establishing an effective committee structure, defining investment strategies, selecting and overseeing investment managers, and implementing transparent reporting and communication practices. We are honoured to have Prof. Anthony Yang with 25 years in international financial industry from the CUHK Department of Finance with us to share more on setting up an Investment Committee for single family office. Join us and sign up now!

This requires a solid legal and operational foundation to manage the patriarch/matriarch's assets effectively for the growth of the family. We are honoured to have Cindy Shek from King & Wood Mallesons, Darren Bowdern from KPMG, James Gaden from WALKERS and Kai Tan from FDES with us as panellists to share more on structuring investment vehicles for the Family. Join us and sign up today!

Structuring trust for families has always been a complex, sometimes a painful process due to diverse familial dynamics, conflicting interests, generational differences, and the challenge of balancing financial security with individual autonomy, fostering a delicate equilibrium. Hence, for the second session of our Hong Kong for Families session, we have invited Vitor Ho from Trident Trust and Rachel Yao from Carey Olsen to present to advisors of other industries on navigating the complexities of family legacy through trust planning.

Hong Kong Family Series hosts the first seminar "The Rules of Law Family Edition: Important legal arrangements for family office & family principals". This seminar is tailor-made for family business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to gain insights into the crucial legal arrangements and rules of law that govern family offices and principals.