Appointments to Advisory Committee of Accounting and Financial Reporting Council
The Government announced today (July 26) appointments to the Advisory Committee of the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) for a term of two years from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026.
The Financial Secretary appointed Mr Edmund Wong Chun-sek as a new member and reappointed the 11 members below in accordance with the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council Ordinance (Cap. 588).
Mr Clement Chan Kam-wing
Ms Ivy Cheung Wing-han
Mr Stephen Fung Sing-hong
Mr Edward Lau Fu-keung
Ms Elizabeth Law
Mr Patrick Law Fu-yuen
Ms Doris Lian Shaodong
Mr Webster Ng Kam-wah
Dr Christopher To Wing
Ms Flora Wang Fang
Ms Daisy Yeung
A spokesman for the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said, "Since the launch of the new regulatory regime of the accounting profession in 2022, the Advisory Committee has been rendering constructive advice on the regulatory objectives and policies of the AFRC. With his extensive and strong connections with the accounting profession, we are confident that Mr Edmund Wong, together with the other members of the Advisory Committee, will further serve as a conduit between the AFRC and the sector, thereby assisting the AFRC in discharging its important functions of promoting and supporting the development of the profession.
"We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the outgoing member, Mr Low Chee-keong, for his valuable contribution to the work of the Advisory Committee during his tenure."
The Advisory Committee was established on August 1, 2022, to advise the AFRC on matters of policy regarding any of the AFRC's objectives and functions under the new regulatory regime of the accounting profession. It comprises the AFRC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, as well as government-appointed members who are practitioners, service users and other stakeholders of the accounting profession. The government-appointed members are empowered to second nominations of candidates in the Council elections of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, Film Development Fund and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency supported the Denmark Asian Cultural Association's "Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival" held in Copenhagen, Denmark from September 6 to 8 (Copenhagen time).
An opening reception was held before the screening of "The Goldfinger" to kick off the film festival, with the presence of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Wang Xue-feng, and over 80 guests from the Copenhagen City Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and the local cultural and business sectors.
The Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, addressed the audience at the reception. Mr Law said, "We are delighted to support the celebration of Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen. With Hong Kong's vision of becoming an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as underpinned by the National 14th Five-Year Plan, this festival exemplifies our commitment to showcasing the vibrant and diverse talents of our film industry. Hong Kong cinema has long been a beacon of creativity and innovation, and we are excited to share these cinematic achievements with our friends in Denmark."
Mr Law added, "The opening film 'The Goldfinger' is a visually stunning portrayal of Hong Kong in the 1980s. Today, Hong Kong continues to flourish with a wide range of international events and experiences that reflect its dynamic and evolving cultural landscape. We warmly invite you to visit Hong Kong to experience the city's vibrant modernity and rich cultural heritage."
The three-day film festival featured six Hong Kong films, including "The Goldfinger", "The Lyricist Wannabe", "Fly Me to the Moon", "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In", "Rob N Roll" and "Time Still Turns the Pages".
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
