Nowadays, independent non-executive directors (INEDs) of listed companies are playing more important roles in the companies from corporate governance perspectives and they are facing more stringent responsibilities and liabilities. Regulators are now more prepared to go after INEDs when things go wrong with listed companies.

After joining this webinar, participants will gain knowledge about:

• The fundamental principles governing the roles and responsibilities of INEDs under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622 of the laws of Hong Kong), the Listing Rules and the Corporate Governance Code
• The evolving roles and responsibilities of INEDs in light of the changing regulatory requirements
• Real-life cases of regulatory actions taken by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) against INEDs

About the speakers

ANGEL WONG, Partner, ONC Lawyers

Angel Wong has experience in a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including pre-IPO restructuring and financing, IPO, secondary fundraising, overseas listings, mergers and acquisitions, loan and financing transactions, resumption of trading, licensing and registration under the Securities and Futures Ordinance, corporate governance and general compliance for listed companies as well as private enterprises.

MAXWELL CHAN, Senior Associate, ONC Lawyers

Maxwell Chan's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital restructuring as well as corporate governance and general compliance of listed companies. He has been advising a number of listed companies on different types of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, secondary fundraising by way of placing, rights issue and issuance of convertible securities,

 

Further information
This event will incorporate slides which you can view on a PC and audio broadcast technology which requires only the speakers in your device. Therefore, on the day, please ensure the audio volume of your device is turned up. You are recommended to log in the webinar (which will be provided by email after your successful registration) a few minutes before the webinar starts to make sure you have no problem with the connection. 

 

Details are as follows:

Date	:	Thursday, 17 June 2021
Time	:	16:00 – 17:30 (webinar session)
Language	:	Cantonese, supplemented with English presentation materials
Fee	:	Free of charge
CPD Units*	:	1.5 hours (*The recognition of CPD hours by your professional organisations is subject to their CPD policies.)
Remarks	:	1. For any enquiries, please contact contact Ida Cheung at +852 2218 3714 or idacheung@bdo.com.hk.
		2. Login information will be sent to you by email after successful registration.
		3. BDO reserves the final right of acceptance of registration.