New Year Message from Chairman Mofiz Chan - 2023
Release Date: 2022-12-31
Dear members,
As we welcome the New Year of 2023, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to each one of you!
The past year, 2022, was marked by significant achievements. We successfully held the General Assembly, completed the transition of the Board of Council Members, and ushered in a new era of progress, with our membership surpassing 6,000!
Upon assuming office, the current Board initiated the government-supported " Financial Practitioners FinTech Training Programme" The opening ceremony featured insights from Mr. Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, and received extensive media coverage. The initial phase of the program has provided substantial benefits to many industry participants, while the subsequent forum engaged representatives from government agencies, the Securities and Futures Commission, HKEX, and various esteemed institutions, promising further value for our peers.
In late August and early September, we celebrated two inauguration dinners. The first dinner was graced by the presence of ten association presidents, who generously contributed in cash or gifts for the second event, enhancing its overall ambiance. The second dinner was officiated by Mr. Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, alongside Honorary Advisors Mr. Chan Pui-leung and Mr. Kwok Wai-keung Aaron.
In terms of Continuing Professional Training (CPT), we organized 13 sessions in 2022, averaging 700 participants per session, with a remarkable peak of 933 attendees in February!
The Membership and Youth Affairs Department conducted telephone interviews with industry peers to gain deeper insights into sector conditions. On September 27, they convened with Under Secretary Mr. Joseph Chan to discuss epidemic prevention measures and employment conditions, receiving valuable feedback from the Under Secretary.
The Industrial Relations Department actively submitted written opinions on various consultation documents to pertinent institutions and responded to multiple media inquiries. Key topics included: 1) Amendments to the Securities and Futures Ordinance proposed by the Securities and Futures Commission; 2) Submission of the "Risk Management Opinion Paper on Futures Business" to the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau; 3) Risk management guidelines for licensed futures contract traders; and 4) Participation in industry meetings organized by the Securities and Futures Commission.
The Recreation & Welfare Department successfully organized an engaging day trip on November 27, 2022, allowing members and their families to explore the "Ecological Culture of Lai Chi Wo, Natural Grass Island," topped off with a "Local Fisherman’s Style Meal" on Grass Island.
The Public Relation Department effectively executed two dinners, numerous media interviews, chairman speeches, and other PR tasks related to website and document content.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all council members and officers for their dedication and hard work!
The strength of HKSFPA lies in unity. In such a diverse industry, it is natural for individuals to have varying demands and perspectives on the same matters. It is imperative that we come together to forge consensus. I genuinely hope that we can all progress hand in hand towards a prosperous future.
Wishing prosperity and peace to our homeland, along with happiness and health to everyone in the New Year! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Mofiz Chan
Chairman
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association
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