The Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre (HKBEDC) has been jointly organising thematic seminars with various professional bodies and trade organisations to promote good governance and professional ethics in the business sector.  Here are some of the seminars to be conducted in October: 

For enquiries, please contact the above co-organisers directly, or call the HKBEDC hotline at 2826-3288.

The highlights of this issue include:

• continuation of anti-corruption initiatives on various online platforms under the COVID-19 pandemic;
• the launch of the "Reading for Integrity" moral education programme to pass on positive values to the young generations;
• ICAC's former Director of Corruption Prevention taking on new international role;
• more global recognitions on Hong Kong's anti-corruption efforts; and
• ICAC Annual Report 2019.

Please click here for the 40^th issue of the ICAC Post.

The biennial Corporate Governance Conference (the Conference) hosted by Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS) will be held online on 25 September 2020. The Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre continues to serve as a supporting organisation and encourages corporates, business executives and professionals to join the event.

The theme of this year’s Conference is “Building the Modern Board: A 20/20 Vision”.  Eligible participants who attend the Conference will be granted ECPD points.  Please click here for the programme details and registration.

Online registration is available now until 18 September.  For enquiries, please call HKICS at 2881-6177 or email to cpd@hkics.org.hk.

Committed to the promotion of good corporate governance and business ethics, the Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre serves again as a supporting organisation for the "Directors of The Year Awards 2020" (the Awards) this year and encourages companies, boards and individual directors to participate and submit nomination for the Awards.

The Awards is an annual event organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD).  The theme of this year is "Vanguard in Challenging Times".  Interested parties are invited to submit their nomination form and supporting documents to HKIoD by 31 July 2020 (Friday) 5:00 pm.   

For enquiries, please contact Ms Odessa SO of HKIoD at 2889-9986 or email to dya@hkiod.com.

One of the key strengths of Hong Kong's testing and certification (T&C) sector is its high level of integrity and credibility, which gives confidence to users of T&C services.  To maintain the integrity standard in the industry, the Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre will jointly organise a webinar with the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification and the Hong Kong Accreditation Service on 30 July 2020 (Thursday).

The webinar will cover the anti-corruption laws in Hong Kong and the common corruption risks and ethical issues that may be encountered by T&C practitioners.  Details of the webinar are as follows:

For enquiries, please contact Ms Charmaine NG at 3605 9630 or email to hkctcwebinar_30july@mills.events.

The Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre (HKBEDC) has been jointly organising thematic seminars with various professional bodies and trade organisations to promote good governance and professional ethics in the business sector.  Here are some of the seminars to be conducted in July and August: 

For enquiries, please contact the above co-organisers directly, or call the HKBEDC hotline at 2826-3288.

The Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre continues to serve as a supporting organisation for the HKIB Annual Banking Conference this year and encourages banking executives and related professionals to join the event.

The theme of this year's event is "Innovation and Transformation: A Brave New World of Banking".  It will focus on how digital transformation, innovation and the addition of virtual banks into Hong Kong's banking system have revolutionised the industry by opening the doors to better user experience, product innovation, cost and operational efficiency and delivery channels.  Details of the event as below:

Please visit the event website for details and early bird rate is available for enrolment by 31 July 2020. For enquiries, please call HKIB at 2153 7800 or email to bankingconference@hkib.org.

HKBEDC has been promoting business ethics in Hong Kong for 25 years. Here are some of the fruitful achievements we've made so far in partnership with the business community:

Thanks for your support and let's continue our efforts in sustaining a level playing field in Hong Kong.

ACRU 2020, an annual signature event of The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS), will be held on 5 June 2020 (Friday).  Representatives from regulatory bodies and expert practitioners will provide updates on enforcement developments and discuss on regulatory related matters. Executive Director of the Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre will also share the insights on anti-corruption and ethical governance in the event.  

ACRU 2020 provides a compelling forum on governance related issues for governance professionals, company secretaries, directors, and senior management.  The event will be conducted online this year. Six ECPD points will be granted to eligible participants who attended all sessions of the event. 

Please click here for more details and registration.

The month of May marks the Silver Jubilee of the Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre (HKBEDC). Reaching this important milestone, HKBEDC further enhances its effort in promoting business and professional ethics through the following new initiatives:

Newly revamped HKBEDC website - With a fresh new look, enhanced functionality and enriched content, the latest anti-corruption resources and the Centre's updates are now at your fingertips! Visit us at https://hkbedc.icac.hk now!

The new LinkedIn page – HKBEDC just set foot in the LinkedIn to expand our connection with the business community.  Follow us now to get our latest news.

The new service hotline – Our new service hotline 2826-3288 is now in operation, providing you the same professional service with a more easy-to-remember telephone number!

Connect with us and stay tuned for more news and upcoming activities from the HKBEDC!