The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is a non-profit organization that represents companies and individuals doing business in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Asia Pacific.

The Chamber is the largest international chamber in Hong Kong and one of the most dynamic and influential international business organizations in the Asia-Pacific region.

AmCham derives its strength from a broad and diverse membership that is nearly 1,800 strong. Its members adhere to the Chamber’s set of values – private enterprise, free trade, rule of law, ethical and responsible business practices, transparency, and the free flow of information.

The membership includes more than 30 nationalities and encompasses large multinationals as well as small- and medium-sized enterprises. Membership is open to all nationalities and companies with US business interests.

The Chamber has 28 committees representing a broad spectrum of industries. It serves members by providing high-quality information, networking, advocacy, visibility, and access through approximately 400 events, delegations, and other activities each year.

AmCham speaks with collective authority on commercial and public policy issues of importance to our membership. It conducts constructive advocacy with government officials in Hong Kong, Mainland China, the United States, and other economies in Asia.

AmCham is committed to maintaining Hong Kong's status as “Asia’s World City” and to strengthening its role as a center for international business and finance.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1977, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is a proactive, non-government body that provides an extensive networking platform for some 1,100 members with business interests in Canada, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the broader Asia-Pacific region. CanChamHK is one of the largest Canadian business organizations outside of Canada, one of the leading and most active international chambers in Hong Kong, and an influential business group in Asia-Pacific. Like Canada itself, the Chamber’s strengths are built on the diversity of its members who range from blue-chip Canadian and well-known Hong Kong corporate names through to local start-ups.

For more information visit www.cancham.org.

Financial Services Development Council, Hong Kong

The FSDC was established by the HKSARG in January 2013 in response to the financial services industry’s aspiration for a high-level government advisory body to support the sustained development of the industry. The FSDC engages the industry and formulates proposals to promote the further development of Hong Kong’s financial services industry and map out the strategic direction for the development of Hong Kong as an international financial centre. It acts as a focal point of views and melting pot of ideas, champion and ambassador of the industry, and a capacity builder.

Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited

Cyberport is a creative digital community with a cluster of over 300 technology and digital tenants. It is managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited which is wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government. With a vision to establish itself as a leading information and communications technology (ICT) hub in the Asia-Pacific region, Cyberport is committed to facilitating the local economy by nurturing ICT industry start-ups and entrepreneurs, driving collaboration to pool resources and create business opportunities, and accelerating ICT adoption through strategic initiatives and partnerships. Equipped with an array of state-of-the-art ICT facilities and a cutting-edge broadband network, the Cyberport community is home to four grade-A intelligent office buildings, a five-star design hotel, and a retail entertainment complex.

Address : Units 1102-04, Level 11, Cyberport 2, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong
Tel : (852) 3166 3800
Fax : (852) 3166 3118
Email : cc@cyberport.hk
Website : www.cyberport.hk

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York

Established in 1983, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY) is the office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government tasked to promote and strengthen economic and trade links between Hong Kong and the 31 eastern states of the USA. The HKETONY works closely with state and city governments, business chambers, think tanks, academia and the media to further enhance understanding and cooperation between the US and Hong Kong. It also organizes and supports arts and cultural events in major cities on the east coast.

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York
115 East 54 Street
New York, NY 10022
TEL: 212-752-3320; FAX: 212-752-3395
Email: hketony@hketony.gov.hk
Website: www.hketony.gov.hk
Facebook: Hong Kong Meets America

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Toronto

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), established in Toronto since 1991, is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in Canada. It promotes bilateral trade relations between Hong Kong and Canada, as well as various kinds of exchanges and collaboration between the two places. It also assists the HKSAR Government in maintaining good relations with the three levels of Canadian government. HKETO (Toronto) works across Canada, with a Liaison Office in Vancouver.

HKETO (Toronto) provides local business community with comprehensive information and regular updates on the favourable business environment and potential in Hong Kong. In particular, it actively promotes the unique advantages of Hong Kong and the benefits of using Hong Kong as the platform for doing business with Mainland China and other parts of Asia. HKETO (Toronto) also provides support for official visits and trade missions; assists in handling trade related policy matters; and facilitates cultural, educational and other exchanges between Hong Kong and Canada.

In carrying out its functions, HKETO (Toronto) works closely with relevant non-governmental agencies of HKSAR in Canada, including the local offices of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Tourism Board. A dedicated unit under the roof of HKETO (Toronto), namely, InvestHK, provides assistance and free supporting services for Canadian companies, institutions and entrepreneurs to establish presence or expand their business in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)
174, St George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2M7
Tel: (416)924 5544; Fax: (416)924 3599
Website: www.hketotoronto.gov.hk ; Email/Enquiry: info@hketotoronto.gov.hk

HKEx Group

HKEx Group is a leading operator of exchanges and clearing houses, and one of the world’s largest exchange groups by market capitalisation. The Group includes Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx), the company that operates Hong Kong’s securities and derivatives markets. HKEx also operates clearing houses in Hong Kong. Three provide clearing and settlement services for exchange-traded products and one focuses on the over-the-counter market. HKEx is the frontline regulator of companies listed in Hong Kong and an equal joint-venture partner with the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges in China Exchanges Services Company, which develops cross-border indices based on products traded on the three markets.

HKEx Group is a leader in the trading and clearing of commodities derivatives through its ownership and operation of the London Metal Exchange (LME), the world’s premier base metals market, and the LME’s clearing house.

In November 2014, the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme, which links the stock markets of the two cities, was launched. It was a breakthrough in the opening up of China’s capital markets and an important milestone in the further development of Hong Kong as an international financial centre. Under this programme, Hong Kong and overseas investors are able to trade eligible shares on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) through HKEx, and Mainland investors that meet certain requirements are able to trade eligible shares listed in Hong Kong through the SSE.

For further information, please visit www.hkexgroup.com.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Incorporated by the Professional Accountants Ordinance (Chapter 50, Laws of Hong Kong) on 1 January 1973, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the only statutory licensing body of accountants in Hong Kong responsible for the professional training, development and regulation of the accountancy profession. It now has over 38,000 members and more than 18,000 registered students.

Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

Founded in 1985, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) is one of Asia’s oldest and most prestigious international arbitration institutions, offering efficient and cost effective arbitration administration services, in addition to mediation, adjudication and domain name dispute resolution. According to Global Arbitration Review, “No regional institution has been running so successfully for so long.” With its multinational and multilingual Secretariat consisting of lawyers from around the world and a Panel Arbitrators comprised of leading arbitration experts with wide ranging expertise and experience from over 40 jurisdictions, HKIAC is Asia's premier arbitration institution. The preeminence of HKIAC as a venue for resolving international and domestic disputes is bolstered by its spacious state-of-the-art hearing facilities in Central Hong Kong and is reflected in its diverse caseload, of which more than 75% of disputes were international and featured parties from more than 30 jurisdictions including the People’s Republic of China, the United States of America, the BVIs, the United Kingdom, Korea, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Australia, and Singapore.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority

• maintaining currency stability within the framework of the Linked Exchange Rate system
• promoting the stability and integrity of the financial system, including the banking system
• helping to maintain Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre, including the maintenance and development of Hong Kong's financial infrastructure
• managing the Exchange Fund.

Hong Kong Productivity Council

Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a Government-subvented body tasked with marketing and promoting Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide. To fulfill its mission and uphold the city’s position as a world-class destination, the HKTB works closely with the Government and partners in the tourism and related industries to promote Hong Kong to visitors around the world, widen the range of tourism products and elevate service standards, as well as enhance the experiences of visitors during their stay in Hong Kong.

Information Services Department, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

The Information Services Department serves as the Hong Kong SAR Government's public relations consultant, news agency, publisher and advertising agent. It provides the link between the Government and the media and, through the latter, enhances public understanding of government policies, decisions and activities.

The department comprises four divisions - Local Public Relations, Public Relations Outside Hong Kong, Publicity and Promotions, and Administration.

Invest Hong Kong

Invest Hong Kong is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government established in July 2000 to attract foreign direct investment and support overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kong's vibrant economy. As of December 2014, InvestHK had completed over 3,440 investment projects creating more than 37,500 new jobs in the first year of operation or expansion and over HK$91 billion of investment. For more information, please visit www.investhk.gov.hk.

The Law Society of Hong Kong

Hong Kong has a split legal profession comprising solicitors and barristers. The Law Society of Hong Kong (“the Law Society”) is the professional association for solicitors in Hong Kong established since 1907.

As a self-regulatory and representative body, the Law Society ensures compliance by solicitors with relevant laws and regulations, promotes good standards of practice and provides services to its members. The Law Society also has a certificating role in the solicitors’ admission procedure. It is empowered by law to issue annual practising certificates to Hong Kong solicitors and registration certificates to foreign lawyers and foreign law firms in Hong Kong.

As an international legal service centre, Hong Kong is well supported by a strong legal profession equipped with top quality professional expertise in a wide range of legal services to meet the diversified needs of clients.

As of the end of February 2015, the Law Society had 9,478 members, out of whom 8,224 had a current practising certificate to practise as a Hong Kong solicitor. There were also 1,453 foreign lawyers qualified primarily from 31 jurisdictions.