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1 November 2007

HKSI celebrates its 10^th Anniversary

Tapping the brains for the next decade of success

The Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) is pleased to announce a celebration of its first decade of service to the Hong Kong finance industry. Since its establishment in 1997, the HKSI has been dedicated to raising the professional standards of market professionals. Prominent business leaders gathered at a Gala Dinner last night where the guest of honour Mr Peter Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg, helped commemorate the occasion. Mr Grauer¡¦s speech on ¡§Optimism and Innovation from Wall Street to the Great Wall¡¨ won several rounds of applause from all the guests.

Induction of HKSI Hon Fellow and Fellows

During the event, Dr Au King-lun, Chairman of the HKSI, formally inducted Mr Gordon Jones, JP as a HKSI Honorary Fellow for 2007. Mr Jones has recently retired from the Registrar of Companies after serving the Hong Kong government for 34 years. The HKSI Honorary Fellowship is intended for individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development of the finance community.

Dr Au explained, ¡§Appointed as the Registrar of Companies in 1993, Mr Jones played a key role in the Overall Review of the Companies Ordinance and the Corporate Governance Review by the Standing Committee on Company Law Reform. He was one of the key figures in getting the rewrite of the new Companies Ordinance up and running. It is an honour to have Mr Jones as a HKSI Honorary Fellow for 2007.¡¨

It is Mr Jones¡¦ work in enhancing the territory¡¦s corporate infrastructure, plus his strong support and active participation in raising the standards of Corporate Governance that lead the HKSI awarding him the title of Honorary Fellow ¡V only the third such award in its 10 year history. With raising the level of professionalism among practitioners in Hong Kong¡¦s finance sector a key policy of the HKSI, Mr Jones exemplifies a standard to which all should strive.

Mr Jones said, ¡§I didn¡¦t realise until after I was invited that I¡¦m only the third Honorary Fellow. The other two are Sir QW Lee and Mr Charles Lee, two very prominent members of the local community and of course, very heavily involved in the securities industry. I¡¦m very honoured.¡¨

In recognition of members¡¦ significant contribution to the development of the industry and Institute, eight Ordinary Members were inducted as HKSI Fellows during the same occasion. They are Miss Angelina Kwan; Mr Kwan Pak-chung, Edward; Mr Li Ming-kit; Mr Craig Lindsay; Mr Shing Shin-cheung, Stewart; Mr Sivagnana Ponnambalam Singham; Mr Tsui Yiu-wa, Alec; and Mr Richard Winter.

Mr Gary Cheung, HKSI Chief Executive, said, ¡§Since its inception, the Institute has gained tremendous support from the industry and the members. We hope that the newly inducted Fellows continue to support our work in leading the industry to new heights.¡¨

The next decade

At the Gala Dinner Dr Au told the audience that the HKSI, being a membership organisation, is able to provide a platform for professionals wanting to network, and exchange ideas and information with like-minded individuals. Over the years the profile of its membership may have changed, but the integrity and professionalism has always remained intact. Dr Au concluded, ¡§Going forward into the next decade, HKSI will continue in its commitment to serve and contribute to the finance industry. Continued cross-border and global cooperation through visits, networking exchanges and educational opportunities is a clearly a priority for us. Introducing world-class training and providing more opportunities to achieve professional qualifications is also essential for the continued success of Hong Kong as an international finance centre.¡¨

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About Hong Kong Securities Institute

Hong Kong Securities Institute is a professional membership organisation, established in 1997, with the mission to:

• set standards of professional excellence and integrity for members and market participants, and to provide the means of attaining them;

• contribute to Hong Kong's role as a leading international finance centre with high standards of performance; and

• maintain a membership of professionals and enhance the capabilities and reputation of members.

HKSI Chairman Dr Au King-lun and Guest of Honour Bloomberg Chairman Mr Peter Grauer celebrated the HKSI 10th Anniversary with a traditional Chinese lion dance

HKSI Chairman Dr Au King-lun and Guest of Honour Bloomberg Chairman Mr Peter Grauer celebrated the HKSI 10th Anniversary with a traditional Chinese lion dance

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Mr Gordon Jones inducted as HKSI Honorary Fellow for 2007

(From left) HKSI Chairman Dr Au King-Lun, HKSI Hon Fellow Mr Gordon Jones and HKSI Chief Executive Mr Gary Cheung

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HKSI Fellows for 2007 inducted

(From left) Chief Executive Mr Gary Cheung, Mr Richard Winter, Vice Chairman Ms Barbara Shiu, Chairman Dr Au King-lun, Mr Alec Tsui, Mr Stewart Shing, Mr Li Ming Kit, Mr Craig Lindsay, Mr Siva P Singham, Mr Edward Kwan and Miss Angelina Kwan

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Bloomberg Chairman Mr Peter Grauer, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Professor KC Chan, and SFC Chief Executive Officer Mr Martin Wheatley celebrated with HKSI Chairmen and Chief Executive

(From left) Dr Bill Kwok, Mr Martin Wheatley, Dr Edgar Cheng, Dr Au King-lun, Mr Peter Grauer, Prof KC Chan, Mr Edward Kwan, Ms Barbara Shiu, Mr Alec Tsui and Mr Gary Cheung

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HKSI Board Members and Past Chairmen celebrated the HKSI 10th Anniversary with local and overseas elites of the industry

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