Distinquished speaker

 Join us for a special lunch event with John Micklethwait, Editor-in-chief of the Economist, who will speak about 'Global Turmoil and the Rise of China'.

 At this special lunch event, Michael Andrew, Chairman of KPMG International, will discuss the significance of his move to Hong Kong and will share his thoughts on the current challenges of the global financial markets. Reflecting on lessons learnt working with clients at KPMG, he will give insights into how businesses can still succeed internationally in turbulent times.

Stuart Gulliver, Group Chief Executive of HSBC Holdings plc and Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, speaks at the next event in our 'Captains of Industry' Series, sponsored by KPMG. In an environment where economic and market dislocation is routine, the primary task of corporate, financial and government leaders is managing risk. What are the new rules of the road for managing risk -- and are they really new?
 

The Chamber's Scottish Business Group has invited Brian Stevenson, Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, to speak at this special lunch to update Chamber members on the Jockey Club's diverse business interests and activities, and to hear his views on the challenges and opportunities facing one of Hong Kong's oldest institutions.

 Is modern economic thinking failing us? Is it time to ditch modern economic ideas and reconsider notions about the free-market, competition, regulation and trade? Are we facing the end of growth and the end of progress?

Join the FT and Britcham for a thought provoking session with Graeme Maxton, author of 'The End of Progress: How modern economics has failed us,'  which raises provocative questions about the long term prospects for economic growth, about the sustainability of our resource use, about the consequences of China's rise and about the West's measures of progress. 

Members of the Royal, loyal, and Commonwealth societies in Hong Kong are cordially invited to book to attend a joint royal cocktail reception on 1st November 2011. With the kind support forour ROSL Branch Patron Sir David Tang, this function will be held at the China Club 14th Floor, Old Bank of China Building, Bank Street, Central.

The guest-of-honour will be His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex (Prince Edward).

 Sir C K Chow, Chief Executive Officer of MTR Corporation will share "The MTR Story", the twists and turns of the company's journey to becoming one of the world's leading railways and the value that it has created for all stakeholders. The Captains of Industry Series is sponsored by KPMG.

In October 2009, The Supreme Court replaced the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords as the highest court in the United Kingdom.

In September, a delegation from the UK's Supreme Court will visit Hong Kong, led by Lord Phillips, President of the Supreme Court. The Chamber is delighted to offer members the opportunity to attend a special lunch event to meet the visiting Lord Justices, and to put their questions in a lively panel discussion following lunch.

 Joseph Plumeri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Willis Group, is the latest speaker in our Captains of Industry Series. He will be speaking on "Commercial Sustainability and the Opportunities Ahead." The Captains of Industry Series is sponsored by KPMG.

John Slosar, Chief Executive of Cathay Pacific Airways, is the latest speaker in our popular 'Captains of Industry' Series. He will be speaking on 'Cathay Pacific: Banking on a Great Future for Hong Kong'. The Captains of Industry Series is sponsored by KPMG.