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Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

HKRSA Symposium: “30 Years of Shaping Tomorrow”

[Supporting Organization] HKRSA Symposium: “30 Years of Shaping...

HKIFA 19th Annual Conference (22 June 2026)

This Event is organized by HKIFA. For registration and enquiry,...

[Supporting Organization] – HKCGI 27th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update

The event is organized by The Hong Kong Chartered Governance...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Documents published by FATF on 13 February 2026

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

[SUPPORTING EVENT]: Asia Summit on Global Health (11-12 May 2026)

The Asia Summit on Global Health is jointly organised by the...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Sudan

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Special holiday arrangements during Chinese New Year

We wishes you a joyful and healthy Lunar New Year!

United Nations Security Council Sanctions on Iran

The “Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List”...

Official Launch of HK4FAMILIES

HKTA Celebrating 35 Years – Leading with Trust & Shaping Tomorrow

Empowering Insights from a Trust Industry Leader

HKTA Celebrating 35 Years – Leading with Trust & Shaping Tomorrow

HKTA Newsletter 2026

As we step boldly into 2026, it is a great pleasure to share with our members the remarkable progress, new initiatives, and collective growth HKTA made in the year of 2025. Read it NOW!

Insights Article - Guardians of Trust in the Age of AI

We are excited to share our inaugural insights article, which examines how AI is transforming the trust and fiduciary landscape in Hong Kong. Read it now: click HERE

Special Holiday Arrangement

We wish you a joyful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

HKTA: Member Referral Program 2026

As HKTA approaches its 35th anniversary in 2026, we are excited to...

Announcement of Newly-elected HKTA Executive Committee Members (2026)

Dear Members,

HKTA: Notices of 2025 Annual General Meeting (11 December 2025) and Election of Executive Committee

Dear members,

List of Certified Trust PractitionerTM

List of Certified Trust PractitionerTM

HKTA Articles of Association

For the HKTA Aricles of Association, please click HERE .

HKTA: Notices of 2025 Annual General Meeting (11 December 2025) and Election of Executive Committee

Dear members,

[Supporting event] Invitation to the FSDC Industry Exchange Series – Unveiling Hong Kong’s Potential

This Event is organized by Financial Services Development Council...

FSDC Unveils Global Campaign Reaffirming Hong Kong as a Pre-eminent IFC

The Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) has launched a...

[Supporting Event] HKiNEDA Annual Conference 2025

This Event is organized by The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive...

HKTA: Notice from United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to South Sudan

The United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019...

Launch of HKTA brochure & membership fee update

Dear members,

HKTA: Launch of 2025 Certified Trust Practitioner brochure

Dear members,

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

[Supporting Event] PWMA Wealth Management Summit 2025

PWMA Wealth Management Summit 2025 is organized by Private Wealth...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Libya

The list of individuals and entities published under section 43 of...

HKTA: Notice from United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Somalia and Libya

Please note the below notification from the Companies Registry to...

[Supporting Event] Banking Summit Asia 2025

This Event is organized by Financial Times Live. For enquiries...

[Supporting Event] Belt and Road Summit 2025

This event is jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong...

HKTA: Notice from United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Haiti

Dear HKTA members,

Documents published by FATF on 13 June 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

[Supporting Event] The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2025

This conference is organized by the HK Institute of Bankers. For...

Chinese Version of the Hong Kong Trust Industry Spotlight 2025

Our new report, Hong Kong Trust Industry Spotlight 2025,...

[Supporting Organization] ASIFMA Asset Management Conference, 23 October 2025

This event is organised by ASIFMA. For any queries, please get in...

Hong Kong Trust Industry Spotlight 2025 – Navigating change and embracing growth - Trust Report

The 4th Report launched in March 2025 is available for download (English - click here ; Traditional Chinese- click here and Simplified Chinese – click here )

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

[Supporting Event] Trusts, Wealth Management, and Philanthropy Conference (July 2025)

This Event is organized by The University of Hong Kong. For...

[Supporting Organization] Good MPF Employer Award 2024-25 now open for applications till 15 July

As a supporting Organization for the Good MPF Employer Award...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Haiti

The United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) (Amendment) Regulation 2025...

The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute – 26th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update

This Event is organized by The Hong Kong Chartered Governance...

Hong Kong Trust Industry Spotlight 2025 – Navigating change and embracing growth - Trust Report

The HKTA and KPMG are honoured to announce the release of the Trust...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Documents published by FATF on 21 February 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Revised and renamed “Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism

Revised and renamed “Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and...

Supporting Organization: HKIFA 18th Annual Conference (23 June 2025)

This Event is organized by HKIFA. For registration and enquiry,...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Central African Republic

The United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Yemen

The United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)...

Statement about News Reports Alleging the Misuse of Investor Deposits

The Hong Kong Trustees’ Association (‘HKTA’) recently became aware...

Special Holiday Arrangements

We wish you a joyful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Libya

The list of individuals and entities published under section 43 of...

Announcement of Newly-elected HKTA Executive Committee Members (2025)

Dear Members,

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Sudan

The list of relevant persons published under section 31 of the...

Documents published by FATF on 25 October 2024

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to South Sudan

The United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Haiti

The list of individuals and entities published under section 27 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions against Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo)...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The list of individuals and entities published under section 31 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

PWMA Wealth Management Summit 2024 (22 November 2024)

PWMA Wealth Management Summit 2024 is organized by Private Wealth...

Belt and Road Summit 2024

To: All members of the Hong Kong Trustees' Association

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Yemen

The lists of individuals and entities published under sections 30...

The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute – 14th Biennial Corporate Governance Conference

The most anticipated biennial corporate governance conference, the...

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2024

This conference is organized by the HK Institute of Bankers. For...

Documents published by FATF on 28 June 2024

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Iran

The United Nations Sanctions (Joint Comprehensive Plan of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Somalia

The United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Somalia

The list of individuals and entities published under section 29 of...

HKSI Institute’s [Webinar] MPF: Furthering Members’ Interest from Investment Perspective

HKSI Institute's Special Offer for HKTA Members: [Webinar]...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

[Supporting Organization] Good MPF Employer Award 2023-24 open for applications now!

As a supporting Organization for the Good MPF Employer Award...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The list of individuals and entities published under section 31 of...

Supporting Event: Seminar on Education for Carbon Neutral Future

Dear Members,

[SUPPORTING EVENT] HKCGI – 25th ACRU Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update

Organizer: The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI)

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Libya and Yemen

The amendments to the United Nations Sanctions Regulations in...

Supporting Organization: HKIFA 17th Annual Conference – enroll now

This Event is organized by HKIFA. For...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The list of individuals and entities published under section 31 of...

Documents published by FATF on 23 February 2024

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

Supporting Organization: Hong Kong Money Month 2024

HKMM 2024 is organized by the Investor and Financial Education...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Haiti

The United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) (Amendment) Regulation 2024...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions against Democratic Republic of the Congo

The list of individuals and entities published under section 29 of...

Expiry of financial sanctions and travel ban imposed against Iran

The restrictive measures contained in paragraph 6(c), (d) and (e)...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Libya

The list of individuals and entities published under section 43 of...

Supporting Organization: 2024 MPF Awards Dinner (28 February 2024)

This event is organized by MPF Ratings Limited. For enquiry,...

Supporting Organization: ASIFMA Annual Conference - 29 Feb-1 Mar 2024

Supporting Organization: ASIFMA Annual Conference - 29 Feb-1 Mar...

Hong Kong Trustees’ Association as Supporting organization to the Carbon Neutrality Campaign

To: HKTA members

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, ISIL

The following lists have been updated under the relevant...

Supporting Event: Seminar on To control or not to control and the limits of powers

The event is organized by Stephenson Harwood . Should you have any...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Central African Republic

The United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation...

Supporting Oganizations: ASIFMA Training Series Season 4: Asia Financial Markets Explained (2024)

To: All members of the Hong Kong Trustees' Association

Announcement of Newly-elected HKTA Executive Committee Members (2024)

Dear Members,

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Haiti

The lists of individuals and entities published under sections 26...

HKTA - 2023 Annual General Meeting (12 December 2023) and Election of Executive Committee Members

Dear Members,

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Libya

The list of individuals and entities published under section 43 of...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

HKTA Conference & Cocktail Reception 2023

The 2023 HKTA Conference (“Conference”) was successfully held on 16...

Supporting Event: HKTDC - Deal-making Roundtable on 28 November 2023

The event is organized by HKTDC. Should you have any queries,...

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

Trust Training in Macau for Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) on 28 Oct 2023

Thank you Monetary Authority of Macao and Legal & Judicial Training...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions against Democratic Republic of the Congo

The list of individuals and entities published under section 29 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Haiti

United Nations Security Council sanctions against Haiti The lists...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Libya

The list of individuals and entities published under section 43 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to South Sudan

The United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019...

Supporting Event - Investor and Financial Education Award (IFEA) 2023

Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC) has launched the ...

Enrol now – Trust Training Certificate (TTC) course for Part A & Part B

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Congratulations to our Chairman, Ka Shi Lau, BBS on her appointment as 2023 Honorary Fellow of HKSI

HKTA is honoured to announce Ms Ka Shi Lau, BBS, our Chairman has...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The list of individuals and entities published under section 31 of...

Revamped Trust Training Certificate (“TTC”) course will be launched in early March 2024

Joint announcement of The Hong Kong Trustees’ Association and Hong...

PWMA Wealth Management Summit 2023 (6 October 2023)

PWMA Wealth Management Summit 2023 is organized by Private Wealth...

SFC Survey - Asset and Wealth Management Activities Survey 2022

To: Members of the Hong Kong Trustees' Association

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates by th

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Belt and Road Summit 2023

This event is jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong...

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2023

To all members of the HK Trustees' Association

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action and document

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Somalia

The list of individuals and entities published under section 29 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Yemen

The United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)...

Revised Guideline on Compliance of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Requirement

Provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

HKCGI – 24th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (Early bird registration extended to 15 May 2023

Organizer: The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI)

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

HKIFA 16th Annual Conference – enroll now

This Event is organized by HKIFA. For registration and enquiry,...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions against Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo)...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Haiti, Somalia and Congo

The United Nations Sanctions Regulation against Haiti and the...

Competition Law Compliance Policy for HKTA

Please find the Competition Law Compliance Policy for Hong Kong Trustees' Association.

Trust Training Certificate (TTC) Part A (10th cohort) / Part B Stream 1 (7th cohort) / Part B

Certified Trust HKTA Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation...

Trust Training Certificate (TTC) Part A (10th cohort) eCourse - Enrol Now

Certified Trust HKTA Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Central African Republic and Mali

Gazettal of Amendments to United Nations Sanctions Regulations The...

Announcement of new HKTA Executive Committee (2023)

The HKTA new Executive Committee is confirmed on 9 December 2022. ...

HKTA Annual General Meeting on 9 December 2022 (For your Attention)

Dear Member,

Hong Kong Trust Industry Spotlight – Taking Centre Stage (2021) - Trust Report

This joint report with KPMG aims to provide insights into the Hong Kong trust market and current landscape as well as opportunities for growth.

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Libya

The United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Yemen and Mali

Yemen The lists of individuals and entities published under...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Yemen

The lists of individuals and entities published under sections 30...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to South Sudan and Congo

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The list of individuals and entities published under section 31 of...

ASIFMA Training Series Season 3, Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

This training is organized by Asia Securities Industry & Financial...

Certified Trust HKTA Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation Program

Trust Training Certificate (TTC) Part A (9th cohort) / Part B...

PWMA Wealth Management Summit 2022 (21 October 2022)

PWMA Wealth Management Summit 2022 is organized by Private Wealth...

IFEC Invitation to apply for Investor and Financial Education Award (IFEA) 2022

Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC) is the organizer...

HKCGI 13th Biennial Corporate Governance Conference 2022

To: all members of the HK Trustees' Association Ltd

HKTDC Asia Summit on Global Health (10-11 November 2022)

The Asia Summit on Global Health is jointly organised by the...

Registration Now Open for the ASIFMA Asia Financial Markets Foundation Certificate (AFMFC)

This course is organized by Asia Securities Industry & Financial...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The list of individuals and entities published under section 31 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Libya

The list of individuals and entities published under section 43 of...

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action and document

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

Latest Issue of Hong Kong’s Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report Published

The Government published the latest issue of Hong Kong’s Money...

Belt and Road Summit 2022

This event is jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong...

Gazettal of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill 2022

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing...

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2022

This conference is organized by the HK Institute of Bankers. For...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The list of individuals and entities published under section 31 of...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Yemen

The United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)...

ASIFMA Compliance Asia Conference, 28-30 June 2022, Virtual Event

This Webinar is organized by Asia Securities Industry & Financial...

Exclusive Invitation for Hong Kong Trustees’ Association Ltd members to join GBA WealthConnect Forum

This Forum is organized by Finstep Asia and Novsphere Media under...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Somalia and Afghanistan

Certified Trust HKTA Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation Program

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Good MPF Employer Award 2021-22 is now open for application

As a supporting Organization for the Good MPF Employer Award...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Certified Trust HKTA Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation Program

Certified Trust HKTA Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation...

Trust Training Certificate (TTC) Part B Stream 1 Webinar (5th cohort)

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The 23rd Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU 2022) - 9 June 2022

Organizer: The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI)

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action and document

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

ASIFMA EVENT POSTPONED: New Date 25-27 May 2022

CHINA CAPITAL MARKETS CONFERENCE | VIRTUAL EVENT

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates by th

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Hong Kong Money Month (HKMM) 2022

HKMM 2022 is organized by the Investor and Financial Education...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Yemen

The list of individuals and entities published under section 30 of...

Hong Kong Money Month (HKMM) 2022

HKMM 2022 is organized by the Investor and Financial Education...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Somalia

The list of individuals and entities published under section 29 of...

The 2022 MPF Awards (3 March 2022)

This webinar is organized by MPF Ratings Limited. For enquiry,...

Special Holiday Arrangement

We wishes you a Happy Lunar New Year!

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Libya

The list of individuals and entities published under section 43 of...

HKIFA 15th Annual Conference (June 24, 2022) – enroll now

Friday, June 24th, 2022 JW Marriott Hong Kong

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

FREE Webinar: TTC Briefing Session (18 January 2022)

For the video recording of the TTC briefing session, please click ...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates by th

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates by th

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions

United Nations Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Central African Republic, ISIL and Al-Qaida

The following lists have been updated under the relevant...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates by th

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Special holiday arrangements

We wishes you a joyful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Announcement of new HKTA Executive Committee (2022)

The HKTA new Executive Committee is confirmed on 9 December 2021. ...

China Edition of ASIFMA Training Series, Jan-Dec 2022

United Nations Security Council Sanctions

Gazettal of Amendment to United Nations Sanctions Regulation The...

HKTA Conference 2021

On 23 November 2021, the Hong Kong Trustees’ Association organised...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against South Sudan and Central African Republic

Gazettal of Amendments to United Nations Sanctions Regulations

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action and document

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Libya

The list of individuals and entities published under section 43 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo)...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Why Hong Kong as a Trust Jurisdiction?

Please see the attached.

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Libya

The United Nations Sanctions (Libya) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)...

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action and document

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

Hong Kong Trust Industry Spotlight – Taking Centre Stage (2021) – Press Coverage

Please refer to the following press coverages of the trust report:

Hong Kong Trust Industry Spotlight – Taking Centre Stage (2021) - Trust Report

This joint report with KPMG aims to provide insights into the Hong...

Launch of the KPMG & HKTA Hong Kong Trust Industry Spotlight : Taking centre stage – Press Release

HKTA and KPMG issue the trust industry report that aims to provide...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Hong Kong Trustees’ Association - Office Relocation Notice

Hong Kong Trustees’ Association - Office Relocation Notice

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Yemen

The United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)...

ASIFMA ESG & Sustainable Finance Week 2021, 1-4 June, Virtual Event

This Webinar is organized by Asia Securities Industry & Financial...

New services for HKTA members - Posting of recruitment advertisements

HKTA is pleased to offer an additional talent recruitment channel...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Libya

The list of individuals and entities published under section 43 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Yemen, Central African Republic, ISIL and Al-Qaida

The following lists have been updated under the relevant...

Good MPF Employer Award 2020-21 open for applications from 1 April

The 2020-21 Good MPF Employer Award (the Award), organized by the...

HKICS 22nd Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (Online Conference)

This online conference is organized by The Hong Kong Institute of...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

ASIFMA China Capital Markets Week, 19-23 April 2021, Virtual Week

This Webinar is organized by Asia Securities Industry & Financial...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Sudan

The list of relevant persons published under section 31 of the...

Certified Trust HKTA Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation Program

ENROL NOW

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action and document

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Somalia

The list of individuals and entities published under section 29 of...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Central African Republic

The list of individuals and entities published under section 33 of...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions in relation to Somalia

The United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)...

Certified Trust HKTA Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation Program – (TTC) Part A (Mar 2021)

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FREE Webinar: TTC Briefing Session (2 Feb 2021)

The Hong Kong Trustees’ Association (HKTA) and Hong Kong Securities...

Webinar on Licensing Regime & Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Requirements

This webinar is organized by the Companies Registry . For...

Invitation to participate in the Summer Internship Programme - Participating Employers Briefing

This briefing session is organized by WAM Pilot Programme. For...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Central African Republic and Mali

Gazettal of Amendments to United Nations Sanctions Regulations

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions published on 23 Oct 2020

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Democratic Republic of the Congo

The list of individuals and entities published under section 29 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

PWMA Virtual Wealth Management Week 2020 (9-13 Nov)

The Private Wealth Management Association (PWMA) is hosting its’...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 11 Sept 2020

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation Program (TTC) Part A (October 2020) - Enrol Now

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SFC - Asset and Wealth Management Activities Survey 2019

To: Members of the HK Trustees' Association Ltd

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Democratic Republic of the Congo

The list of individuals and entities published under section 29 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Central African Republic

The list of individuals and entities published under section 33 of...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Central African Republic

The list of individuals and entities published under section 33 of...

FATF Statement on High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action and document

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or terrorist associates

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaida

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Notice of STEP Philanthropy Group Meeting on 8 July 2020

STEP Hong Kong have lined up talks by Mark Cheng of Ashoka's Social...

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2020

To all members of the HK Trustees' Association Ltd

SFC proposes changes to the Code on Real Estate Investment Trusts

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has just launched a...

HKTA Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation Program – Trust Training Certificate (TTC) Part B

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Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 22 May (1) 2020

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 22 May 2020

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Revised Mandatory Provident Fund Guidelines

The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (the Authority) has...

Notice from Registry for TCSP on United Nations Security Council Sanctions

Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions Regulations The United...

Notice from Registry for TCSP on Council Sanctions Against The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The list of individuals and entities published under section 31 of...

Updates from HKTDC on Belt and Road Summit 2020

The safety of our event participants has always been a priority for...

SFC Survey - Asset and Wealth Management Activities Survey 2019 (Deadline 15 May 2020)

DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 15 MAY 2020, HERE for details

HKSAR Government’s package of measures to support individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19

To all members of the HK Trustees' Association Ltd

Message from FSTB/government - Anti-epidemic Fund 2.0 - virtual booklet

To all members of the HK Trustees' Association Ltd

Good MPF Employer Award 2019-20 open for applications from 1 April

The 2019-20 Good MPF Employer Award, organized by the Mandatory...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 26 March 2020

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation Program (TTC) Part A (April 2020) - Enrol Now

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Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 25 March 2020

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 20 March 2020

The United Nations Sanctions (Somalia) Regulation 2019 (Amendment)...

HKICS 21ST Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU 2020) - Friday 5 June 2020

Date: Friday 5 June 2020

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 6 March 2020

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 5 March 2020

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 4 March 2020

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

Important Notice to members about the Covid-19 outbreak

To: All members of the Hong Kong Trustees' Association

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 26 Feb 2020

The list of individuals and entities published under section 29 of...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 26 February 2020

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 25 February 2020

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 20 February 2020

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 19 February 2020

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 7 February 2020

The list of individuals and entities published under section 29 of...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 6 February 2020

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Notice to HKTA members inviting member joining Subcommittee

Dear members,

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 5 February 2020

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 17 January 2020

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 16 January 2020

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Mali, ISIL and...

HKSI Institute 10th Business Ethics Forum (Update)

Date: Friday 7 February 2020

Competition Commission - Seminar on Competition Ordinance (22 Jan)

As part of their public engagement and advocacy efforts, the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 6 January 2020

FATF Publication - Best Practices Paper on Beneficial Ownership for...

HKSI Institute 10th Business Ethics Forum

Date: Friday 7 February 2020

HKRSA Seminar - Exploring More about Post Retirement Solutions

Date: Thursday 16 January 2020

Notice to HKTA members re change of charter

Dear Members,

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 23 Dec 2019

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Mali

13th Asian Financial Forum - 13-14 January 2020

The 13th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2020 will take place on 13-14...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 29 November 2019

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Central African...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 7 Nov 2019

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 6 Nov 2019

HK Trustees’ Association accredits first batch of trustees - reported by Asian Private Banker

HKTA Conference 2019 - Speech of keynote speakers and Press release

HKTA CPD Policy - 31 Aug 2020

HKTA CPD Policy - 31 Aug 2020

Companies Registry Seminar for Trust or Company Service Providers (TCSPs) - 14 and 25 Nov 2019

A seminar on “Licensing Regime & Anti-Money Laundering and...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 25 Sep 2019

Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions Regulations

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 28 Sep 2019

Public Statement and document on “Improving Global AML/CFT...

(Speaker Update) HKRSA Seminar – Innovation in Retirement Solutions - 28 Oct 2019

The HKRSA is organising a seminar on 28 Oct 2019 (Monday) and they...

HKRSA Seminar – Innovation in Retirement Solutions - 28 Oct 2019

The HKRSA is organising a seminar on 28 Oct 2019 (Monday) and they...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 15 Sep 2019

Updating of specification of names of persons designated as...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 14 Oct 2019

HKTA - FAQ of AEOI (MPF ORSO)

Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters (“AEOI”) related to MPF/ORSO Registered Schemes

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 13 Sep 2019

Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach Published by the Financial...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 12 Sep 2019

Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach Published by the Financial...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 10 Sep 2019

United Nations Security Council Sanctions Against Central Africa...

PWMA Wealth Management Summit 2019 - 8 October 2019

Date : 8th October 2019 (Tuesday)

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 9 Sep 2019

FATF Published Mutual Evaluation Report of Hong Kong

Certified Trust Practitioner TM Accreditation Program (TTC) Part A (October 2019)

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Philanthropy Group of STEP Hong Kong Ltd - Talk by Mark Cheng - 28 Aug 2019

Attached is the notice for the next networking meeting which will...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 22 August 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 21 Aug 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

HKRSA Seminar on Addressing Retirement Readiness from a US Perspective - 6 Sep 2019

Date: Friday, 6 Sep 2019 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 15 Aug 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 16 Aug 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 15 August 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 14 August 2019

Competition Commission - Seminar on Competition Ordinance (28 Aug 2019)

As part of its public engagement and advocacy efforts, the...

SFC - Update on OFC pamphlet and webpage on private OFC custodian internal controls requirements

To promote better understanding of OFCs, the SFC has recently...

SFC Press Release - Hong Kong’s asset and wealth management business reached $23,955 billion in 2018

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) released a report on 26...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 22 July 2019

Re: Hong Kong Rated Compliant in FATF mutual evaluation

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 12 July 2019

The United Nations Sanctions (Yemen) Regulation 2019 and the United...

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2019

The HK Institute of Bankers will be holding its Annual Banking...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 21 June 2019

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 26 June 2019

The list of individuals and entities published under section 32 of...

Certified Trust PractitionerTM Accreditation Program – Part B Standalone Units (Update)

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Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 31 May 2019

The United Nations Sanctions (Central African Republic) Regulation...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 23 May 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 22 May 2019

Belt and Road Summit 2019 - 11-12 Sep 2019

The fourth edition of the Belt and Road Summit jointly organised by...

Certified Trust PractitionerTM Accreditation Program – Part B Standalone Units

Trust Training Certificate (TTC) Part B – ENROL STANDALONE UNITS

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 15 May 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 15 May 2019 (2)

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Interviewed By Tencent Media

Tencent media (QQ.com) has recently interviewed HKTA Chairman,...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 2 May 2019

Prosecution of carrying on a trust or company service business...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 2 May 2019 (1)

Good MPF Employer Award 2018-19

The Good MPF Employer Award 2018-19, organized by the Mandatory...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 23 April 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 24 Apr 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Certified Trust PractitionerTM Accreditation Program - TTC Part B - Enrol Now

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Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 18 Apr 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 18 April 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

HKICS 20th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU 2019) - Update

Date: Wednesday 5 June 2019

HKRSA Seminar - Taking Charge of Your Future - 8 May 2019

Date: Wednesday, 8 May 2019

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 16 Apr 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 16 April 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

2019 Hong Kong Financial Crime Prevention Symposium

Date: 21 May 2019

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 1 April 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 1 April 2019 (2)

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 29 March 2019

Gazettal of United Nations Sanctions Regulations

important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 26 March 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 25 March 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 14 March 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 15 March 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

SFC Survey - Asset and Wealth Management Activities Survey 2018

Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is conducting an annually...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 6 March 2019

The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 4 March 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 1 March 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities for the...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 21 February 2019

The Companies Registry has recently prosecuted an applicant for a...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 11 February 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 9 February 2019

The list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 1 February 2019

The specification of names of persons designated as terrorists or...

2018 HKTA Chairman’s Report

2018 HKTA Chairman's Report

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 21 December 2018

RE: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST DEMOCRATIC...

HKTA Annual General Meeting - 11 December 2018 (For your attention)

Hong Kong Trustees' Association Limited (the " Association ") -...

Workshops on AEOI / CRS organised by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD)

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) will be organising two...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 23 November 2018

RE: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST SOUTH SUDAN...

-Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 20 November 2018

RE: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST ISIL and...

Public Statement and document on “Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: On-going Process” by FATF

The Financial Action Task Force ("FATF"), the global...

Certified Trust PractitionerTM Accreditation Program - TTC Part A : next course in January 2019

ENROL NOW (ENROLMENT FOR PART A COURSE WILL END BY END THIS WEEK)

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 9 November 2018

RE: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST SOUTH SUDAN

12th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) - 14-15 January 2019

The 12th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2019 will take place on 14-15...

FT Climate Finance Asia Summit - 21 November 2018

Financial Times is going to organise the FT Climate Finance Asia:...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 16 October 2018

RE: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST ISIL and...

Asian Private Banker reported on the launch of HKTA’s Accreditation Programme and Trust Certificate

Please see attached Asian Private Banker reported on the launch of...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs

RE: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST ISIL and...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs - 24 Sep 2018

RE: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST ISIL,...

Important notice from Company Registry on TCSPs

RE: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST LIBYA

FT Climate Finance Asia Summit

FT Climate Finance Asia Summit

Trust Training Course - Enrol Now

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Inauguration of the Trust Training Course Aug 20 - First Class

The first class of the Trust Training Course commenced sharp at 6...

Important notice from Companies Registry for TCSPs

RE: UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS AGAINST THE...

Launch of the Certified Trust PractitionerTM Accreditation Program - Enrol Now

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HKICS 11th Biennial Corporate Governance Conference (CGC 2018)

Date: 14 to 15 September 2018

HKTA Website Maintenance - 30 June 2018

HKTA WEBSITE MAINTENANCE - 30 JUNE 2018

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2018 (Reminder)

The HK Institute of Bankers will be holding its Annual Banking...

New HKTA Accreditation Program

The Members' Briefing on the New HKTA Accreditation Program was held on 20 June 2018. Please find the presentation slides as attached.

HKIFA 12th Annual Conference (Nov 26, 2018) - enroll now

You are cordially invited to enroll into the 1th HKIFA Annual...

Belt and Road Summit - 28 June 2018

Date: 28 June 2018 (Thursday)

Expiry of the transitional period for existing practitioners to apply for a TCSP licence

The HKTA received the following information from Yu Kwok Kuen,...

Infrastructure Conference 2018: The Path to a Green Belt and Road - Update

Date: 29 June 2018 (Friday)

Infrastructure Conference 2018: The Path to a Green Belt and Road, 29 June, Hong Kong

Date: 29 June 2018 (Friday)

Philanthropy Group of STEP Hong Kong Ltd - Talk by Dr. Ruth Shapiro

Attached is the notice for the next networking meeting which will...

Publication of Hong Kong’s Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report

Dear members,

ASIFMA’s 8th China Capital Markets Conference - 15 May 2018

Date: 15 May 2018

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2018

The HK Institute of Bankers will be holding its Annual Banking...

Belt and Road Summit 2018

Date: 28 June 2018

HKICS 19th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU) - Tuesday 5 June 2018

Date: Tuesday 5 June 2018

HKSI Seminar - Is China’s Stockmarket on the Verge of a Boom?

HKSI is holding a seminar - Is China's Stockmarket on the Verge of...

STEP Philanthropy Networking Meeting - 13 March 2018

Please see attached the notice for next networking meeting which...

Info from CR: A New Licensing Regime for TCSP commences operation on 1 March 2018

Please see below information from Companies Registry:

Invitation to members to join the Trustee Regulation Subcommittee

Trustee Regulation Subcommittee : Co-option of members

WAM Pilot Programme - Annual Regulatory Update 2018: 3 courses to be held on 5, 7 & 9 Feb at HKSI

WAM Pilot Programme – Annual Regulatory Update 2018: Three courses...

STEP Philanthropy Networking Meeting - 24 January 2018

Attached please find the notice of the STEP Philanthropy networking...

HK Trust Report 2017 - Simplified Chinese

HK Trust Report 2017 - Traditional Chinese

ASIFMA Annual Conference - 29-30 November 2017 (Reminder)

Date: 29-30 November 2017

STEP Philanthropy Networking Meeting - 15 November 2017

ASIFMA Annual Conference - 29-30 November 2017

Date: 29-30 November 2017

HK Trust Report 2017 Press Release - Chinese

Dear Members,

HK Trust Report 2017 Press Release - English

Dear Members,

HK Trust Report 2017 - English

HKSI - Shaping Landscape in Green Finance through Green Bonds

The Hong Kong Securities and investment Institute (HKSI Institute)...

HKSI - Meet Your Regulators and Government Officials (MYFO) Series

The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute)...

STEP Philanthropy Networking Meeting - 26 September 2017

STEP Philanthropy Group is organising a talk by Simon Holliday - IT...

New edition of ‘A Practical Guide to the Transfer of Trusteeships’ co-published with STEP

Globe Law and Business Limited is pleased to offer HKTA members a...

Update on the AEOI Portal

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) would like to update you that...

ASIFMA Infrastructure Conference 2017: The Path to the Belt and Road - 26 Sep 2017 (Final Reminder)

Date: Tuesday 26 September 2017

Integrity and Corruption Prevention Guide On Managing Relationship with Public Servants

Dear Members,

ASIFMA Infrastructure Conference 2017: The Path to the Belt and Road - 26 September 2017 (Reminder)

Date: Tuesday 26 September 2017

HKIFA 11th annual conference (Nov 20, 2017) - you are most welcome to enrol (Updates)

HKIFA is pleased to inform you that two dozen distinguished...

ASIFMA Infrastructure Conference 2017: The Path to the Belt and Road - 26 September 2017

Date: Tuesday 26 September 2017

STEP Philanthropy Networking Meeting - 29 August 2017

Attached is the notice for STEP Philanthropy Networking meeting...

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2017 - Updates

The HK Institute of Bankers will be holding its Annual Banking...

HKIFA 11th annual conference (Nov 20, 2017) - you are most welcome to enroll

HKIFA is pleased to inform you that two dozen distinguished...

Upcoming Key Events at HKSI Institute - special offer to HKTA members

There are 2 exciting talks coming up at the HKSI Institute, and are...

Belt and Road Summit - 11 September 2017

I take pleasure to invite you to join the "Belt and Road Summit"...

Invitation for Views on Smart City Blueprint for HK by the Government Chief Information Officer

The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer commissioned...

HKRSA - Pension Seminar by Mercer

HKRSA is organised a Pension seminar by Mercer on 22 August 2017....

Fintech Series talk at the HKSI Institute - special offer to HKTA members

An exciting talk coming up at the HKSI Institute, and are pleased...

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2017

The HK Institute of Bankers will be holding its Annual Banking...

HKSFA Best Research Report Competition 2017: Nomination period will extend to 30 August 2017

Equity Analysts: We want you!

HKIFA luncheon - featuring Professor Stephen Wong, PCPD, Hong Kong as the Guest Speaker (August 2)

HKIFA will host a luncheon featuring Professor Stephen Wong, PCPD,...

[Last Chance] Register now! Life Annuity Seminar on 13 July 2017 - HKRSA

The HKRSA is going to organize a seminar on the topic - Life...

Formal Launch of the AEOI Portal

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) formally rolled out the AEOI...

HKIFA 11th annual conference (Nov 20, 2017) - enrol now

Following the success of the past annual conferences, HKIFA will be...

Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters (“AEOI”) in Hong Kong

Financial Services And The Treasury Bureau ("FSTB") had informed us...

ASIFMA - 7th China Capital Markets Conference (Reminder)

Date: Wednesday 14 June 2017

Philanthropy Group of STEP Hong Kong Ltd - Talk by Catherine Tsui

Date: Thursday, 8th June 2017 at 1:00 p.m.

ASIFMA - 7th China Capital Markets Conference

Date: Wednesday 14 June 2017

Upcoming Key Events at HKSI Institute - special offer to HKTA members

There are 2 exciting talks coming up at the HKSI Institute, and are...

Government releases consultation conclusions on legislative proposals to enhance AML & CTF in HK

The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau ("FSTB") has just...

AEOI - Expansion of the List of Reportable Jurisdictions (part 1)

AEOI - Expansion of the List of Reportable Jurisdictions (part 2)

Please see attached on the LegCo brief.

HKSI - Upcoming Key Events (Special offer to HKTA members)

HKSI has 2 exciting talks coming up at the HKSI Institute, and are...

HKICS Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU) 2017

Date: Friday, 2 June 2017

FSTB Consultation on Proposal to Amend the Anti-Money Laundering

Enclosed is the HKTA submission to FSTB's Consultation on Proposal to Amend the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Financial Institutions) Ordinance (Cap. 615) and Consultation on Companies Ordinace (Beneficial Ownership)

HKSI - Three Advanced Asset and Wealth Management Seminars

Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute ("HKSI") is...

HKSI - Upcoming Events (Special offer to HKTA members)

HKSI has 3 exciting talks coming up, and are pleased to offer a...

Thank you letter from Hong Kong Strategy for Financial Literacy

HKTA is a supporting organisation of Money Month Hong Kong 2017. A...

Philanthropy Group of STEP Hong Kong Ltd - Talk by KK Tse on Feb 28

Date: Tuesday, 28 February 2017 at 1 pm Venue:...

HKSFA 2nd Career Conference - Disruption: FinTech Career Opportunities in the New Economy - 11 Feb

HKSFA would like to offer member rate to members of HKTA for...

Upcoming HKSI Institute - special offer to HKTA members

There are 2 exiting talks coming up at the HKSI Institute as...

Upcoming HKSI Institute Seminar - Getting Ready for the New Default Investment Strategy

HKSI have a talk coming up next Thursday, 19 January, 12:00 pm -...

STEP Philanthropy Networking Meeting - 18 January 2017

The next networking meeting will be held on Wednesday 18 January...

WAM Pilot Programme: Summer Internship Programme is now open for employers’ participation

The Summer Internship Programme ("SIP") of the WAM Pilot Programme...

Posters on Automatic Exchange of financial Account Information in Tax Matters

Following the passage of the legal framework of implementing the...

Upcoming HKSI Institute Seminars

HKSI has 3 new seminars coming up in December and January 2017 with...

Money Learning Directory and Money Month November Update

Please see updates for Money Month and HKSFL as follows:

HKSI - WAM Pilot Programme - Summer Internship Programme - November 2016

Briefing sessions for HKSAR Government-funded Pilot Programme to...

HKSFA Best Research Report Competition 2016: Top Ten Winners are born!

As the supporting organisation of the competition, HKTA is pleased...

Asian Financial Forum (AFF) - 16-17 January 2017

The 10th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will take place on 16 and 17...

ISO9001:2015 & ESG Reporting Seminar

Given that all companies listed on the HKEx will be required to...

ASFA Conference 2016 - the largest pensions event in the world 9-11 November, Gold Coast, Australia

The 2016 ASFA Conference is being held from 9 -11 November on the...

Workplace Financial Education Sharing Session

The Workplace Financial Education Sharing Session is organised by...

HKSFA FinTech Video

The Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts (HKSFA) is proud to...

HKSI Institute Business Ethics Forum 2016 - REMINDER

The Business Ethics Forum (BEF) will be held on Friday 18 November...

HKICS 10th Biennial Corporate Governance Conference (CGC) 2016 - Final Call

(Registration deadline extended to Monday 12 September 2016)

HKIFA 10th annual conference (Dec 13, 2016) - enrol now

Following the success of the past annual conferences, HKIFA will be...

HKSFA Best Research Report Competition 2016

As the supporting organization of HKSFA Best Research Report...

HKSI Institute Business Ethics Forum 2016

The Business Ethics Forum (BEF), first launched in 2006, is a...

Upcoming HKSI Institute Seminars

On 12 July, HKSI will have Mr Andreas Vogelsanger, CEO of Asia...

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2016

The HK Institute of Bankers will be holding its Annual Banking...

HKSI - Upcoming Seminars

HKSI Institute has 2 upcoming new seminars: (1) HKEX's upcoming...

ASIFMA-GFMA Market Liquidity Conference 2016 (REMINDER)

THE ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 3 JUNE 2016

HKSI - Cybersecurity and Anti-Money Laundering

There are 2 new seminars coming up at the HKSI Institute - on...

FT Investment Management Summit: Asia - Redefining Investment Strategies for Volatile Global Markets

Date: Thursday, 16 June 2016

HKICS Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update 2016

Date: Friday, 20 May 2016

5th Asia Pensions Forum - 12-13 April 2016

Date: 12 April 2016 (Forum) and 13 April 2016 (Morning...

China Series: Belt and Road Boost for the Financial Industry - special offer to HKTA members

HKSI is delighted to update you regarding their upcoming event on 4...

Invitation to ASIFMA Annual Conference 2015 (Reminder)

ASIFMA Annual Conference is now established as the pre-eminent...

Upcoming seminars at the HKSI Institute in the coming 2 months - Special offer to HKTA members

HKSI is pleased to upate their key events in the coming 2 months....

Asian Financial Forum (AFF) - 18-19 January 2016

The HK Trade Development Council will be holding the Asian...

ASIFMA Annual Conference 2015

ASIFMA Annual Conference is now established as the pre-eminent...

In Memory of Late Mr James Bertram

The Hong Kong Trustees’ Association (“HKTA”) is deeply indebted to...

HKSI - CEO Roundtable: Reshaping My World of Retirement - special offer to HKTA members

HKSI is pleased to have a CEO Roundtable happending this 16...

Seminar on The Taxation of Trusts in HK

Stefano Mariani - Hon Secretary of HKTA is going to give a talk on...

Upcoming seminars at the HKSI Institute - Special offer to HKTA members

HKTA members can enjoy special rate to attend the talks in the next...

HKSFA Best Research Reports Competition 2015

As the supporting organization of the HKSFA Best Research Reports...

HKSI - Upcoming Events in July

HKSI Institute are delighted to have top regulator and corporate...

Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) Annual Banking Conference 2015

The HK Institute of Bankers will be holding its Annual Banking...

HKIFA 9th annual conference (Oct 30, 2015)

Following the success of the annual conferences, HKIFA will be...

China and HK Tax and Regulatory Update - Newsletter Issue No. 9

Indirect Transfer of PRC-situated Properties

HKSI - Upcoming Events

There are a number of distinguished speakers coming to speak in the...

4th Asia Pacific Pensions Forum - Full program launch

The full program has just been announced for the 4th Asia-Pacific...

HKSI - The Winning Story of Giordano - Making Choices

HKSI has a new key talk happening in May by Dr Peter Lau, Chairman...

HKSI - Upcoming Events - Future Directions - Providing better Investment Solutions for MPF Members

HKSI are privileged to have Mr Darren McShane and Ms Lau Ka Shi to...

Latest Happenings at the HKSI Institute

HKSI annual overseas study mission is heading to Tokyo next month!...

Education, Training & Membership Subcommittee

This subcommittee is responsible for raising the awareness of the members to general topics of interest to the trust industry and trustees’ business in Hong Kong, and arranging training sessions, industry conferences, forums and other events for members to enhance their knowledge and for net-working.

Asian Financial Forum - 19-20 January 2015

The HK Trade Development Council will be holding the Asian...

Business Ethics Forum - 22 January 2015

The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute)...

HKSFA Luncheon - Asian Region Funds Passporting - 28 August 2014

The Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts (HKSFA) is pleased to...

HKICS Corporate Governance Conference 2014

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HKIFA 8th Annual Conference - 3 Nov, 2014

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China and Hong Kong Tax and Regulatory Update - Newsletter Issue 8

Trust Business in China

FATCA update - recent information reporting developments

PricewaterhouseCooper Ltd has advised on recent developments related to FATCA and other US and non-US Information Reporting requirements. Attached is their update.

FATCA compliance for members (Withers’ Factsheet)

The HKTA has asked three leading law firms in Hong Kong to help our members with some timely guidance for compliance . They have kindly produced a fact sheet for members to check against and ensure they will be able to comply with the requirements. Download here for the guidelines from Withers. If you would like further information from Withers or the other two law firms, please contact them directly. Withers have indicated they would be pleased to offer members an initial, free consultation in connection with FATCA-related advice.

FATCA compliance for members (DLA Piper’s Factsheet)

The HKTA has asked three leading law firms in Hong Kong to help our members with some timely guidance for compliance . They have kindly produced a fact sheet for members to check against and ensure they will be able to comply with the requirements. Download here for the guidelines from DLA Piper. If you would like further information from DLA Piper or the other two law firms, please contact them directly. DLA Piper have generously offered members a ten percent discount on their fees for FATCA-related advice.

FATCA compliance for members (Baker & McKenzie’s Factsheet)

The HKTA has asked three leading law firms in Hong Kong to help our members with some timely guidance for compliance . They have kindly produced a fact sheet for members to check against and ensure they will be able to comply with the requirements. Download here for the guidelines from Baker & McKenzie. If you would like further information from Baker & McKenzie or the other two law firms, please contact them directly.

IRS Releases Forms W-8BEN and W-8ECI

The IRS on 4 March released new Forms W-8BEN and W-8ECI and instructions for the new Form W-8BEN.

KPMG alert - FATCA - IRS forms, instructions updated for 2014

The IRS has posted final versions of the following forms and related instructions for 2014 that have been updated to reflect FATCA provisions:

KPMG FATCA Alert 20 February 2014

KPMG have issued the attachef alert on 20 February 2014: The Treasury Department and IRS today announced the release of a package of regulations to implement provisions under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The package of regulations concerns information reporting by foreign financial institutions (FFIs) and withholding payments to FFIs and other foreign entities; withholding of tax on certain U.S. source income paid to foreign persons; information reporting; and backup withholding on payments made to U.S. persons.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd global IRW newsbrief on US Treasury and IRS release updates to FATCA regs

The US Treasury and the IRS released on 20 February 2014 two key updates to FATCA and related regulations. The second one related to Coordinating Regulations for Chapters 3, 4 and 61.

KPMG Alert - Draft Instructions and new model IGAs

The U.S. Treasury Department has posted revised versions of the FATCA model intergovernmental agreements (IGAs).

PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd global IRW newsbrief on the IRS release of draft FFI agreement

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on October 29, 2013 released Notice 2013-69 (the Notice) addressing foreign financial institution (FFI) agreements and related issues under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and accompanying regulations.

Summary of amendments to the Trustee Ordinance (October 2013)

With the joint effort of HKTA and STEP Hong Kong Branch over many years working with officials of the Financial Services & Treasury Bureau, the Amendment Bill to the Hong Kong Trustees’ Ordinance was finally passed by Legislative Council on 17 July 2013 with the amendments taking effect on 1 November 2013.

The Inaugural Report on the HK Trust Industry

This is the Hong Kong Trust Industry Report – A Cross Sector Perspective (香港信託行業 - 跨行業透視) (June 2013) jointly released by HKTA / KPMG on 17 July 2013.

The Inaugural Report on the HK Trust Industry (Simplified Chinese version)

This is the Hong Kong Trust Industry Report – A Cross Sector Perspective (香港信托行业 - 跨行业透视) (June 2013) jointly released by HKTA / KPMG on 17 July 2013.

The Inaugural Report on the HK Trust Industry (English version)

This is the Hong Kong Trust Industry Report – A Cross Sector Perspective (June 2013) jointly released by HKTA / KPMG on 17 July 2013.

KPMG Alert - FATCA Registration Portal Open

The IRS has unveiled its new Registration Portal, FATCA Registration Resources and Support Information, providing information relating to the FATCA registration process. The FATCA Registration System is a Web-based system that Financial Institutions (FIs) may use to register their FATCA classification completely online. Attached is a KPMG Alert with further details.

PWC Global Newsbrief - IRS opens FATCA on-line registration system

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the opening of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) registration system on August 19, 2013.

Letter to FSTB on IGA Annex 1

The Working Group (HKTA, HKFI and HKIFA) has been working with FSTB on FATCA and IGA. FSTB recently requested the Working Group to provide comments on possible due diligence concerns / issues that members may experience in implementing Annex I of the Draft Model 2 Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) dated July 12, 2013. With the help of advisors, we put together a submission (enclosed) which was submitted to FSTB on 2 August 2013.

FATCA regulatory timelines - PWC - 19 July 2013

PricewaterhouseCoopers have published the attached FATCA regulatory timelines (including final regulations and model inter-governmental agreements.

FATCA timelines for Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) - KPMG

KPMG have published the attached FATCA timeline for foreign financial institutions (FFIs)

HKTO Amendment Bill

(a) The long journey

FATCA - revised timeline - IRS notice

The IRS has revised the FATCA timeline. Please see the attached notice 2013-43 from the IRS.

FATCA - revised timeline - KPMG alert

Please find attached an alert notice from KPMG about the revised timeline for FATCA dated 13 July 2013.

FATCA - revised timeline - PWC global newsbrief

Please find attached a global newsbrief from PricewaterhouseCoopers about the revised timeline for FATCA dated 12 July 2013.

China and Hong Kong Tax and Regulatory update - Newsletter Issue 7

Trusts in IPO planning.

Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2013

The Bills Committee for the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2013 will meet on 3 June 2013. The HKTA has submitted the attached letter setting out our views on the Bill.

Final FATCA regulations released - Withers Worldwide “Stop Press”

Attached is a Withers Worldwide "stop press" release which they have published about the final FATCA regulations which were recently announced.

FATCA final regulations - Baker & McKenzie’s client alert

The US Treasury has published the final FATCA regulations. Attached is the client alert published by Baker & McKenzie Hong Kong.

Final FATCA regulations issued - PricewaterhouseCoopers’ comments

Finally, the final regulations were issued by the US on 17January 2013. Attached is the PwC summary of the main differences between the FATCA final regulations and the proposed regulations.

KPMG high-level review of FATCA final regulations

KPMG have issued the attached client alert concerning the recently-published FATCA final regulations.

HKTA submission to SFC on the regulatory regime for non-listed entites.

The HKTA has sent the attached submission to SFC on the regulatory regime for non-listed entites.

FATCA - latest update on IGA

On November 14, 2012, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) published the second model intergovernmental agreement (IGA) (Model 2) for implementing the broad-ranging provisions of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which was enacted in 2010 with the goal of diminishing tax evasion by US taxpayers. Attached is the latest update from PWC outlining the differences between Model 1 and Model 2.

HKTA Best Practice Guides for Trustees

Press release on the HKTA Best Practice Guides for trustees.

FATCA timeline - Foreign Financial Institution

KMPG has issued the attached FATCA timeline for Foreign Financial Institutions.

FATCA timeline - US Withholding Agent

KPMG has issued the attached FATCA timeline for US Withholding Agents.

IRS announces timelines for due diligence and other requirements under FATCA

Baker & McKenzie has issued the attached client alert regarding timelines for due diligence and other requirements under FATCA.

FATCA - extension of effective dates for certain provisions

FATCA: the IRS has extended effective dates for certain provisions and modified a number of key concepts. Attached is a Newsbrief from PricewaterhouseCoopers with further details.

FATCA - summary of timing for performing due diligence procedures

FATCA: attached is a table summarising the dates by which withholding agents and financial institutions must fully implement new account opening procedures to identify account holders, and the dates by which withholding agents and financial institutions must complete the review and documentation of all pre-existing accounts for the purposes of applying the relevant treasury regulations.

China and Hong Kong Tax and Regulatory update - Newsletter Issue 6.

FATCA, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

HKTA Best Practice Guides - Charitable Trusts (Chinese version)

The 1st edition of the HKTA Best Practice Guides - Charitable Trusts.

HKTA Best Practice Guides - Private Trusts (Chinese version)

The 1st edition of the HKTA Best Practice Guides - Private Trusts.

HKTA Best Practices Guides - Corporate Trusts (Chinese version)

The 1st Edition of the HKTA Best Practices Guides - Corporate Trusts.

HKTA Best Practices Guides - Pension Schemes (Chinese version)

The 1st Edition of the HKTA Best Practices Guides - Pension Schemes.

Submission to IRS/US Treasury - August 2012

Attached is the final submission proposing “ a new category of deemed-complaint FFI status” for ORSO which was submitted to the IRS/US Treasury on 24 August 2012.

HKTA Best Practice Guides - Charitable Trusts (English version)

The 1st edition of the HKTA Best Practice Guides - Charitable Trusts.

HKTA Best Practice Guides - Corporate Trusts (English version)

The 1st Edition of the HKTA Best Practices Guides - Corporate Trusts.

HKTA Best Practice Guides - Private Trusts (English version)

The 1st edition of the HKTA Best Practice Guides - Private Trusts.

HKTA Best Practices Guides - Pension Schemes (English version)

The 1st Edition of the HKTA Best Practices Guides - Pension Schemes.

FATCA submission to the U.S. Treasury

Attached is the final FATCA submission made by the joint industry FATCA working group (representing HKTA, HKIFA and HKFI) consisting of: 1. a cover note and 2. 4 appendices covering (I) retirement plans, (II) investment funds, (III) insurance companies and (IV) private trusts. The submission was sent to the US Treasury on 30th April (the due date for submissions). The working group is pleased that, given the tight timeline, we were able to complete the project and we also wish to express our appreciation for the work and support of the 4 professional firms, PwC, Dechert, KPMG and Baker & McKenzie.

The Evolving MPF System: An objective assessment

The Joint Industry Group (HK Federation of Insurers, the HK Investment Funds Association and the HK Trustees' Association Ltd) commissioned Ernst & Young to carry out a study on fees, fund options and fund performance in the Hong Kong mandatory provident fund sector. A summary of the report can be found on the Retirement Schemes Sub-Committee page, together with a press release and the presentation by Ernst & Young at the press conference held on 24 May 2012.

China and Hong Kong Tax and Regulatory update - Newsletter Issue 5

Pilot VAT reform in Shanghai, China

Consultation on the provision of a legal framework for entering into TIEAs

The joint legislative/regulatory sub-committee of STEP HK Ltd and the HK Trustees’ Association made the attached response to FSTB on 5 July 2012 regarding the recent consultation paper on the provision of a legal framework for entering into tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs). This is the covering letter.

Media coverage of the Evolving MPF System: an Objective Assessment

Attached is a list of the media invited to the press conference on "The Evolving MPF System: an Objective assessment" .

Joint Industry Group press release on the MPF survey on 24 May 2012

A press release by the Joint Industry Group on the MPF survey on 24 May 2012.

Presentation by Ernst & Young at the press release for the MPF survey on 24 May 2012

Presentation by Ernst & Young at the press release for the MPF survey on 24 May 2012

The Evolving MPF System

The Evolving MPF System: an objective assessment.

China and Hong Kong Tax and Regulatory update - Newsletter Issue 4

Restrictions on foreign investment in real estate in China.

FATCA seminar -programme - 28 March 2012 - Joint Working Group

On 28 March 2012 the joint working group, consisting of the HK Trustees' Association, the HK Investment Funds Association, the Institute of Financial Planners and and number of distributors, tax and legal professionals, held a seminar to discuss the latest developments on FATCA and their impact on financial institutions in Hong Kong. Plese find attached the programme

FATCA seminar - overview - 28 March 2012 - Joint Working Group

On 28 March 2012 the joint working group, consisting of the HK Trustees' Association, the HK Investment Funds Association, the Institute of Financial Planners and and number of distributors, tax and legal professionals, held a seminar to discuss the latest developments on FATCA and their impact on financial institutions in Hong Kong. Plese find attached the overview presentation.

FATCA seminar - breakout 1 - 28 March 2012 - Joint Working Group

On 28 March 2012 the joint working group, consisting of the HK Trustees' Association, the HK Investment Funds Association, the Institute of Financial Planners and and number of distributors, tax and legal professionals, held a seminar to discuss the latest developments on FATCA and their impact on financial institutions in Hong Kong. Plese find attached the presentation for the sessionon Asset Management, Fund Distribution and Trustee (breakout 1)

FATCA seminar - breakout 4 - 28 March 2012 - Joint Working Group

On 28 March 2012 the joint working group, consisting of the HK Trustees' Association, the HK Investment Funds Association, the Institute of Financial Planners and and number of distributors, tax and legal professionals, held a seminar to discuss the latest developments on FATCA and their impact on financial institutions in Hong Kong. Plese find attached the presentation on Private Trust (breakout 4)

FATCA seminar - breakout session 3 - 28 March 2012 - Joint Working Group

On 28 March 2012 the joint working group, consisting of the HK Trustees' Association, the HK Investment Funds Association, the Institute of Financial Planners and and number of distributors, tax and legal professionals, held a seminar to discuss the latest developments on FATCA and their impact on financial institutions in Hong Kong. Plese find attached the presentation on Insurance (breakout 3)

FATCA seminar - MPF and ORSO - 28 March 2012

On 28 March 2012 the seminar was jointly held by the working group, comprising the HK Trustees' Association, the HK Investment Funds Association, the Hong Kong Federaton of Insurers and distributors, tax and legal professionals, to discuss the latest developments on FATCA and their impact on financial institutions in Hong Kong. The presentation on MPF and ORSO (breakout 3) is available at http://www.pwchk.com/home/webmedia/634684635291694452/event_fatca_mpf_orso_mar2012_ps.pdf

PWC global FS Newsflash

A summary containing some of PwC's thoughts on the FATCA government-to-government approach

KPMG FATCA timelines

KPMG timeline for FATCA

PWC - FATCA timeline

PWC - proposed FATCA regulations timeline

PWC - FATCA update

PWC FATCA update - the proposed regulations are here!

KPMG analysis of the FATCA proposed regulations

Submission by the Joint Industry FATCA Working Group on proposed regulations relating to FATCA

The Joint Industry FATCA Working Group (WG) including representatives from Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, The Hong Kong Association of Banks, Hong Kong Trustees' Association Limited, and tax and legal professionals have put together a submission on our preliminary views and comments on the proposed regulations relating to FATCA.

Updates and summary of the FATCA proposed regulations

Dear Members,

High level review of proposed regulations issued by FATCA by KPMG

High level review of proposed regulations issued by FATCA by KPMG

PWC proposed FATCA regulations

Long-awaited proposed FATCA regulations issed (PWC)

China and Hong Kong Tax and Regulatory update - Newsletter Issue 3

Pre-IPO tax planning for PRC residents with US connections.

China and Hong Kong Tax and Regulatory update - Newsletter Issue 2

Development of ETFs in Asia and implication to the roles of a trustee.

Financial Services and Treasury Bureau have issued the consultation conclusions for the first phase

They are now available at : http://www.fstb.gov.hk/fsb/co_rewrite/eng/pub-press/consult-conclusion.htm

Re-write of the Companies Ordinance

Financial Services and Treasury Bureau have now issued their conclusions on the second phase of the draft Companies Bill. They are now available at http://www.fstb.gov.hk/fsb/co_rewrite/eng/pub-press/consult-conclusion.htm

The HKTA has submitted a response to the second phase of the Companies Ordinance Review

China and Hong Kong Tax and Regulatory update - Newsletter Issue 1

Use of trust products in wealth management in China.

Response to FSTB on Trustee Ordinance Review

Proposed Changes to Schedule 2: the Joint Committee on Trust Law Reform undertook to review and make recommendations to FSTB in regard to Schedule 2 of the Trustee Ordinance.

Legislative proposal to enhance the anti-money laundering (AML) regime

The HKTA has submitted further comments to FSTB in the second round of the consultation process for the proposed new legislation for customer due diligence (CDD) and record-keeping requirements for financial institutions (FI’s) and the regulation of remittance agents and money-changers.

Inland Revenue (Amendment) Ordinance No. 1 of 2010

Response to the FSTB’s Consultation Conclusions in relation to the Trustee Ordinance Review

The government has recently issued a consultation paper on the data privacy ordinance

The article can be viewed at http://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/review_ordinance/reviewordinance.html . The response from the HK Trustees' Association Ltd is attached. Members are invited to endorse our submission if they would like to.

HKTA Response SAT tax treaty dated 15 Oct 2009

HKTA response to the Legislative Proposal to Enhance the Anti-Money Laundering Regime

HKTA response to the Legislative Proposal to Enhance the Anti-Money Laundering Regime dated 8 Oct 2009

JCTLR Response to FSTB’s Consultation Paper dated 23 September 2009

Submission to the Legislative Committee by the HKTA on the draft Inland Revenue (Amendment) (No. 3)

FTSB final consultation conclusions on the trustee ordinance review

On 22 June 2009, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (“FSTB”) launched a public consultation on the review of the Trustee Ordinance (“TO”) and related matters.

Summary issued by DLA PIPER

Special Tax Treatments on share acquisition and mergeers pursuant to Notice 59.

Summary issued by DLA PIPER dated May 2009

State Administration of Taxation’s (SAT) clarification of overseas company invested by Chinese enterprise(s) under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law.

Newsletter issued by DLA PIPER dated January 2009

China Transfer Pricing Implementing Measures - Beyond the Compliance Requirement

Newsletter issued by DLA PIPER dated January 2009

China Release Long Awaited Transfer Pricing Implementing Measures

The Trust Law Reform Paper submitted to Government by HKTA and STEP

Proposal on Trust Law Reform