42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators concludes
The 42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators (APCCA), hosted by the Correctional Services Department (CSD), concluded today (November 21).
This year's APCCA, themed "Collaboration for Sustainable and High-quality Development", was attended by about 140 correctional chiefs and representatives from 30 Asia-Pacific countries and regions (including 16 Belt and Road countries), as well as representatives of relevant professional organisations.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, said that the APCCA this year has achieved fruitful results and fostered exchanges and closer collaboration among correctional organisations in the Asia-Pacific region. He thanked delegates for their active participation in the Conference and sharing of valuable experiences and insights, bringing new inspiration to promoting sustainable and high-quality correctional work.
Mr Wong stressed that collaboration on all fronts is key to achieving sustainable and high-quality development. Looking ahead, he hoped APCCA members will continue to maintain close liaisons, and create opportunities for co-operation, working together to promote sustainable and high-quality developments in corrections.
This is the fourth time the CSD has served as the host of the APCCA. The Conference this year covered topics in five specialised areas, namely "Challenges and initiatives in corrections", "Training, fostering and developing staff: Ensuring a professional, accountable and supportive culture", "Technology as an aid to reducing prison violence, and to managing and rehabilitating offenders in prison and the community", "Working with families and communities to improve rehabilitation and reintegration", and "How to design, construct and operate prisons in a more environmentally friendly way". During the Conference, participants actively engaged in discussions and exchanges among one another. They also visited correctional institutions in Hong Kong to learn about Smart Prison development in Hong Kong and diversified rehabilitation programmes of the CSD.
As the host of the Conference this year, to tell participants from over the world the good stories of Hong Kong, the CSD specially arranged for participants to visit popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong such as Victoria Harbour, the Avenue of Stars and Ngong Ping, providing them with unique cultural and culinary experiences to experience the charm of the city.
42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
42nd Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators concludes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
InvestHK highlights Hong Kong's advantages as international asset and wealth management hub at Lugano Finance Forum
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Mr Charles Ng, spoke at the Lugano Finance Forum in Switzerland on November 19 (Lugano time). The gathering, which focused on asset management, investment tools and fundamental analysis, gathered a diverse array of investors and financial professionals. Mr Ng spoke in the panel discussion titled "Navigating Global Finance: Lessons from Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, and Hong Kong".
During the discussion, Mr Ng emphasised Hong Kong's pivotal role as a premier global asset and wealth management hub, in light of recent developments and policies that significantly bolster its competitive edge.
Mr Ng stated, "As highlighted in the recent Policy Address delivered by our Chief Executive in October, we are committed to further cementing Hong Kong's status as an international asset and wealth management centre. The Policy Address introduced vital measures, such as expanding cross-boundary financial services and enhancing green finance, aimed at attracting global investors and creating a vibrant and supportive environment for wealth management firms to thrive."
Furthermore, during his visit to London, Lugano, Milan and Paris from November 17 to 22, Mr Ng engaged in meetings and events, including the one with the Head of International Relations of the AIFO, the Italian Association of Family Offices,Mr Emanuele Giangreco, and President, Italy-Hong Kong Association,Mr Riccardo Fuochi, to explore avenues to strengthen business relations between Hong Kong and Europe.
"It was a pleasure to have met the representatives of the InvestHK's Family Office team and to have had the opportunity to discuss possible areas of co-operation, in order to foster mutual understanding between the Italian and Hong Kong family offices." Mr Emanuele Giangreco said.
"Hong Kong's strategic position as a gateway between East and West, coupled with its transparent regulatory framework and business-friendly tax regime, offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their presence in Asia," Mr Riccardo Fuochi said.
As a member of the Network of Family Office Service Providers, Deloitte Hong Kong has helped facilitate high-level meetings with family office representatives and wealth managers. In these engagements, InvestHK showcased Hong Kong's unparalleled advantages and strategic initiatives tailored for global family offices. Notably, one such meeting was conducted at the London office of Mishcon de Reya, a renowned private client law firm known for its close collaboration with some of the world's most high-profile international ultra-high-net-worth families.
During the meeting in Milan, Partner of Deloitte, Mr Olderigo Fantacci, who is leading the Deloitte corridor between Hong Kong and Italy family offices, emphasised the potential investment opportunties for both sides. "The family offices business today has a lot of similarities to the private equity business during the 1980s and 1990s. Few people knew what it was and where it could go. Family offices investments are the new frontier and, considering the family business tradition of Italy and Hong Kong, a structured corridor with the support of Hong Kong Government bode well for fruitful and prosperous connections leading to a reinvigorated mutual flow of investment between the two economies".
Through these international engagements in Lugano, London, Milan and Paris, InvestHK continues to demonstrate Hong Kong's robust infrastructure, strategic initiatives, and commitment to excellence in asset and wealth management. These efforts are complemented by ongoing collaborations with global partners, ensuring the city remains at the forefront of the international financial community.
InvestHK highlights Hong Kong's advantages as international asset and wealth management hub at Lugano Finance Forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
InvestHK highlights Hong Kong's advantages as international asset and wealth management hub at Lugano Finance Forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
InvestHK highlights Hong Kong's advantages as international asset and wealth management hub at Lugano Finance Forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
InvestHK highlights Hong Kong's advantages as international asset and wealth management hub at Lugano Finance Forum Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
