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Sponsors
(in alphabetical order)
National Sponsors:
KPMG
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 144 countries and have 137,000 people working in member firms around the world. KPMG member firms turn knowledge into value for the benefit of our clients, our people, and the capital markets.
Today, KPMG China has more than 8,500 professionals working in 12 offices. These offices are located in
At KPMG, we understand that each industry has its own issues, opportunities and special challenges. Our business in
- Consumer Markets
- Financial Services
- Industrial Markets
- Information, Communications & Entertainment
- Property and Infrastructure
- Private Equity
In each industry sector, apart from providing our professional services to clients, we also strive to continuously improve our market industry knowledge and market our insight through regular publications and seminars. We like to define ourselves as a business partner helping our clients to achieve their business goals.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
About PricewaterhouseCoopers - Globally
PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. More than 155,000 people in 153 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.
"PricewaterhouseCoopers" refers to the network of member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.
About PricewaterhouseCoopers - China, Hong Kong and Singapore
PricewaterhouseCoopers China, Hong Kong and Singapore operate on a combined basis, subject to local applicable laws. Taken together, we have more than 460 partners and a strength of 12,000 people.
The firm provides a wide range of services to help organisations solve business issues, identify and maximise opportunities. Our industry specialisation enables us to identify trends and customise solutions for your sector of interest. Each line of service is staffed with highly qualified, experienced professionals and leaders in our profession. These resources, combined with our global network, allow us to provide the support you need wherever you may be located.
We are located in these cities: Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Macau, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Tianjin, Xiamen and Xi'an.
Internship Sponsors:
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 provideworld-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.
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.
Horwath Management Services 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.
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.
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.
The Venetian Macao Resort Limited
The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel will play a crucial role in making Macao one of Asia's most exciting entertainment destinations and preeminent convention and exhibition venues. Large enough to hold ninety Boeing 747 jumbo jets, nowhere else in Asia will you find such a rare combination of facilities, attractions and amenities than at this 3,000 suite flagship property.
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
National Sole Website Partner:
sina.com
SINA Corporation (NASDAQ: SINA) is a leading online media company and value-added information service provider in China and the global Chinese communities. With a branded network of localized web sites targeting Greater China and overseas Chinese, the Company provides services through five major business lines including SINA.com (online news and content), SINA Mobile (MVAS), SINA Community (Web 2.0-based services and games), SINA.net (search and enterprise services) and SINA E-Commerce (online shopping). Together these business lines provide an array of services including region-focused online portals, MVAS, search and directory, interest-based and community-building channels, free and premium email, blog services, audio and video streaming, game community services, classified listings, fee-based services, e-commerce and enterprise e-solutions. The Company generates the majority of its revenues from online advertising and MVAS offerings, and, to a lesser extent, from search and other fee-based services.
With more than 280 million registered users worldwide and over 900 million daily page views, SINA is the most recognized Internet brand name in China and among Chinese communities globally.
In various surveys and polls, SINA has been recognized as the most valuable brand and the most popular website in China. SINA was awarded "The Most Respected Enterprise" for five consecutive years from 2003 and 2007 by the Economic Observer and the Management Case Study Center of Peking University. In the ‘Internet Guide 2007 China Internet Survey’ conducted by Internet Society of China, SINA was ranked number 1 in user reach in the fields of portal, blog, automobile, sports, news and finance. In 2007, SINA was awarded ‘Top Ten Innovative Media’ and ‘Internet Company of the Year’ by Peking University and MII, respectively.
Official Media Sponsor:
South China Morning Post
The South China Morning Post and Sunday Morning Post are Hong Kong’s premier English language newspapers and the Group’s flagship publications. First published in 1903, the newspapers havedeveloped an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Today, we strive to maintain the highest standards and are proud torank among the world’s best-known quality newspapers.
Official Recruitment Sponsor:
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.