Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors with Internship:
AIG
American International Group, Inc. (AIG), world leaders in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of retirement services, financial services and asset management around the world. AIG's common stock is listed in the U.S. on the New York Stock Exchange as well as the stock exchanges in Paris' Switzerland and Tokyo.
Prudential Assurance Company Limited
Established in London in 1848, Prudential plc ( UK ) began life as The Prudential Mutual Assurance, Investment and Loan Association. At the heart of the company's success then, as it is now, was our ability to listen.
Wherever we are and whatever we are doing, our listening credo remains constant. Because it is only by listening that we can truly understand what people want and need, then deliver the right kinds of products and services required to satisfy those needs.
Today we offer life insurance, general insurance, group insurance protection, mandatory provident fund solutions, pensions, mutual funds, banking and investment management. By always listening and understanding, we are here to make sure everyone has a bright financial future.
Taifook Securities Group Limited
Established in 1973, Taifook has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since August 1996. Taifook is well known for providing total quality corporate finance, asset management and securities brokerage services to hundreds of institutional and corporate investors as well as over 100,000 individual investors.
Taifook has the largest retail client base and the most extensive distribution network of over 10 branches in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as 6 investment consultancy centres in major Mainland China cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Xiamen.
Internship Sponsors:
DBS Bank ( Hong Kong ) Limited
Headquartered in Singapore, DBS is one of the largest financial services group in Asia with operations in 15 markets. The largest bank in Singapore as measured by assets, and a leading bank in Hong Kong, DBS' "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the Asia-Pacific region. DBS has leading positions in corporate, SME and consumer banking, treasury and markets, wealth management, securities brokerage, equity and debt fund raising. Beyond the anchor markets of Singapore and Hong Kong, DBS serves corporate, institutional and retail customers through its operations in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and The Philippines.
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Deloitte's China practice provides services through a number of legal entities and those entities are members of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Swiss Verein).
We are one of the leading professional services providers in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR, with 7,000 people in ten offices including Beijing' Dalian' Guangzhou' Hong Kong, Macau, Nanjing' Shanghai' Shenzhen, Suzhou and Tianjin .
As early as 1917, we opened an office in Shanghai . Backed by our global network, we deliver a full range of audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services to national, multinational and growth enterprise clients in China .
We have considerable experience in China and have been a significant contributor to the development of China 's accounting standards, taxation system and local professional accountants. We also provide services to around one-third of all companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
DTZ
DTZ is a leading global real estate advisory business creating innovative property and business solutions worldwide.
As property market and client requirements become increasingly international, DTZ is well placed to meet clients' cross-border needs across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific.
DTZ is a world leading name in major centres from San Francisco to Shanghai' Stockholm to Sydney with 11,000 people operating from 140 cities in 45 countries across the globe.
DTZ also delivers real estate services and solutions to multi-national corporates in North America . DTZ Rockwood offers investor clients a comprehensive capital markets capability, while an alliance with The Staubach Company provides occupier representation services.
Our professionals offer a range of integrated services to owners, occupiers and investors providing business and financial, property, economic and policy solutions to multi-national companies, major financial institutions, government, public sector organisations, developers based across the world.
DTZ's transactional business advises on the buying, selling, letting and acquiring of commercial (industrial, retail and office) and residential property. Professional advisory services include the management of property portfolios and building consultancy, rating and valuations as well as the provision of capital advice to both fund and maximise the value of property as an asset class.
DTZ's consulting and research teams lie at the heart of our business, tracking and interpreting the market forces and economic trends that affect our business to support our professionals as they provide the best-informed solutions to meet our clients' needs. They also provide strategic forecasting and social, economic, market and business intelligence to our public and private sector clients, enabling a full assessment of impact and risk on their organisations and businesses.
Ernst & Young
With a group of dedicated professionals teaming up with 114,000 Ernst & Young staff worldwide, the Hong Kong off ice brings together the creativity, experience and knowledge required to provide world-class advisory services to both multinational organizations and corporations with establishments in Hong Kong and mainland China as well catering to a whole range of domestic businesses.
We are committed to providing you with the value you care about and are responsive to your priorities and deadlines. We bring together knowledge and experience to help you understand the ways in which business is conducted in China in order for you to make the most of the opportunity.
Our services include assurance and advisory business services, taxation services and transaction advisory services, plus a whole range of additional professional services through teaming up with other Ernst & Young offices worldwide.
Fortis Intertrust ( Hong Kong ) Limited
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Group in Europe, Fortis Intertrust is a leading provider of trust, business and corporate services. With its international network of experts in corporate law and accounting, Fortis Intertrust covers a full range of services, ranging from trustee, tax advisory, company formation, fund, outsourcing as well as management to financial and transaction services to clients from around the world. With a strong presence in Europe, Fortis Intertrust has an extensive network of 30 offices in 24 countries with over 1,000 employees worldwide.
Our Hong Kong office also provides a range of business consulting, taxation, accounting, securitisation, outsourcing and China related services to local and international clients. Fortis Interturst Hong Kong is located in one of Hong Kong's premier landmark buildings-Central Plaza-and is staffed by 150+ personnel. For further information, please visit www.fortisintertrust.com.
With a market capitalisation of Euro 43bn at year-end 2006 and over 60,000 employees, Fortis ranks among the top 20 European financial institutions and is ranked No.1 in retail and commercial banking in Belgium, as well as No.1 in private banking in the Benelux. Fortis is listed on the Amsterdam, Brussels and Luxembourg stock exchanges, and ahs a sponsored ADR programme in the United States. Further information about activities of Fortis can be found at the websites www.fortis.com.
Hang Seng Bank Limited
Hang Seng Bank is a world-class financial institution and one of Hong Kong 's largest listed companies in terms of market capitalisation. In keeping with our name, which means "ever-growing" in Chinese, we are growing alongside our customers.
Our vision is to increase shareholder value by strengthening our position as a leading financial institution in Greater China, focusing particularly on Pearl River Delta, the Yangtze River Delta and the Bohai Economic Rim regions.
We are a strongly capitalised commercial bank that provides a wide range of personal wealth management, commercial banking, corporate banking, treasury and private banking services.
Since our founding in 1933, our main focus has been the pursuit of excellence for our customers. In Hong Kong, our vast network of about 150 branches and automated banking centres means a Hang Seng outlet can be found around most corners – to better serve you.
Established on 28 May 2007, our wholly owned subsidiary Hang Seng Bank ( China ) Limited operates a mainland China network of 18 outlets in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen, Fuzhou and Nanjing .
We also maintain a branch in Shenzhen for foreign currency wholesale business, a branch in Macau, and representative offices in Xiamen and Taipei.
As a pioneer of premium service, our staff of over 8,400 will always provide you with the personal attention and user-friendly banking you need.
Hang Seng Bank is a principal member of the HSBC Group, which is among the world's largest financial services organisations and holds a 62.14% equity interest in the Bank. The Bank is also quoted on SEAQ International in the United Kingdom, and offers investors in the United States a Sponsored Level-I American Depositary Receipts Programme.
Shu Lun Pan Horwath Hong Kong CPA Limited
Horwath has a tradition of being a pioneer on the accounting front:
- The first accounting firm in Hong Kong to go on-line with our website
- The first international accounting firm approved by the PRC Ministry of Finance to have full member firms operating in China
- Horwath is one of only a few accounting firms approved by the Stock Exchange to act as reporting accountants for IPO assignments
- Horwath China' our network in China' is one of the largest in terms of country-wide reach
- We are one of the only accounting firms in Hong Kong to offer full financial planning services for corporates and individuals via Horwath Financial Services Limited
Horwath Hong Kong's clients range from public companies listed locally and overseas to family owned businesses and entrepreneurs in a wide variety of industries. Our clients prefer an alternative to the bigger firms, trusting in our ability to meet their service needs at a fair price and welcoming our efforts to partner them in a business relationship.
Horwath Hong Kong is a member of the Horwath International (HI) network and also fulfils the role of Asia Pacific regional headquarters for HI. HI is the world's 9th largest group of accounting firms, operating in 420 offices in 90 countries, employing 18,500 staff worldwide. HI firms are dedicated to excellence and helping clients identify and capitalise on market opportunities.
Lam Soon ( Hong Kong ) Limited
Lam Soon is recognised as a leading name in Southeast Asia' a reputation that has been built up over the group's prolonged and proud history in the region.
Founded in Singapore in the 1930s, Lam Soon first began trading in edible oils, rice and copra. As the company continued to develop and expand, Lam Soon started its oils and fats processing business in Singapore and Malaysia in the late 1940s
In 1961, Lam Soon began operating in Hong Kong' and the group is now a renowned entity in the food supply market. Not only is Lam Soon the major player in edible oils and home care products in Hong Kong, it also owns one of the largest foreign-owned flour mills in China, and is the largest independent easy open ends manufacturer in Greater China.
A major milestone to this success came in 1972, when Lam Soon ( Hong Kong ) Limited was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE Stock Code 0411). In 1991, Lam Soon Food Industries Limited, one of the subsidiaries of the Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Group, was also listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and was later privatised in 2002.
In 1997, Hong Leong Group Malaysia became one of the major shareholders of the Group.Hong Leong is one of the largest conglomerates in Malaysia' while core businessincludes financial services, manufacturing, distribution, property and infrastructure development, etc.
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd.
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL)' a public company (0316) listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. OOCL is one of the world's largest integrated international container transportation, logistics and terminal companies. As one of Hong Kong's most recognized global brands, OOCL provides customers with fully-integrated logistics and containerized transportation services, with a network that encompasses Asia, Europe, North America and Australasia .
OOCL is well respected in the industry with a reputation for providing customer-focused solutions, a quality-through-excellence approach and continual innovation. OOCL pioneered transportation coverage of China and is an industry leader in information technology.
OOCL has recognized the growing importance of IT on the containerized transport industry for many years. Today, we are a leader in customer-focused applications, and our research and development expenditure continues to reflect the prominence of information technology for the company.
Sponsors:
British Council Hong Kong
The British Council is the United Kingdom 's international cultural relations organisation founded in 1934. We have offices in 233 towns and cities in 109 countries worldwide. We started our work here in Hong Kong in 1948.
The work of the British Council includes teaching English; providing the latest information about the UK; promoting British education and training; working closely with governments on reform and good governance and demonstrating the innovation, creativity and excellence of British science, arts, literature and design.
Michael Page International
Michael Page International is a leading professional recruitment consultancy specialising in the recruitment of permanent, contract and temporary positions on behalf of the world's top employers.
The Group operates through 149 offices in 25 countries worldwide and over 4,000 employees worldwide. First established in London in 1976, we've been bringing job seekers and employers together for more than 30 years.
We are listed on the London stock exchange and our turnover exceeds US$1 billion per year. We opened our first office in Hong Kong in 1994 and currently have offices in all of the main business centres around the world including
- London
- New York
- Paris
- Shanghai
- Singapore
- Sydney
- Tokyo
- Toronto
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Cambridge ESOL is a not-for-profit department of the University of Cambridge . It is part of the Cambridge Assessment group' Europe 's largest assessment agency. Cambridge Assessment was established in 1858 as the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), and it will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2008. Cambridge Assessment is the trading name of UCLES. It provides exams and tests covering a huge range of subjects and levels. More than eight million are taken every year, in over 150 countries. All are respected for their quality, fairness and positive educational impact. They are backed by high levels of support for teachers and a world-class programme of research and development
Official Media Sponsor:
SCMP Classified Post
When it comes to recruiting the best talent in Hong Kong and building an image as an employer of choice, companies always turn to Classified Post.
Classified Post publishes career-related editorials and recruitment advertisements for different sectors including banking and finance, building and construction, IT, education, media, sales and marketing. Advertisements cover jobs in Hong Kong, Mainland China' Macau & overseas.
The Saturday bumper edition features the most comprehensive career opportunities in Hong Kong and useful articles on career development, management trends, human resources, appointments, salary trends and the China and Macau labour market.
Classified Post is also the daily bulletin board for property, motors, notices and other miscellaneous advertisements. Nearly 95% of Hang Seng Index companies advertise their corporate announcements and financial results in the South China Morning Post Notices sections.
Fully Supported by:
Metro Finance
Metro Finance is the first 24-hour Cantonese finance radio channel in the world. Its goal is to provide audiences in Hong Kong with accurate, real-time and market-moving news and important information of global financial markets.
Broadcast on FM 104 starting from February 5, 2001, Metro Finance generates content related to securities, bonds, investment funds, insurance and other information about financial markets in Hong Kong, Europe, the U.S., Japan, the Asia Pacific region and China etc.
Being a breakthrough in the local and global radio industry, Metro Finance taps on a pool of top financial experts, business elites, reputable hosts and professionals (some of whom have never been on air before) to present their views and participate in live interactive forums of Metro Finance.
Metro Finance delivers serious financial content in a lively and comprehensible manner, allowing audiences to obtain up-to-date and reliable information, and help them make informed financial decisions anytime.
To meet the growing market demand for global financial information, Metro Finance, the first 24-hour Cantonese finance radio channel in the world, provides the most up-to-the-minute financial news for Hong Kong investors.
Metro Finance has secured 3 HK, as an important broadcast partner. In addition, all 3 mobile phone users can listen to real-time round-the-clock.