As the global economy begins to recover, Hong Kong is stepping up efforts to retain its position as an international financial centre. A slew of initiatives is being rolled out to not only attract businesses and investment, but also talent. We hear from Hong Kong’s under-secretary for financial services and the Treasury, Joseph Chan, who was speaking at ACCA Hong Kong’s recent virtual tax conference, on the SAR regaining economic vibrancy.
Empowering women entrepreneurs in Asia is an ambition of Australian-born, Hong Kong-based trailblazer, Nicole Denholder, founder of Next Chapter Raise. The former PwC employee turned entrepreneur talks about the low numbers of female-founded businesses and why funding needs to change.
In Audit’s big attraction, internal auditor Isaac Wen ACCA talks about his career move from a tech support role to an auditing one. He explains what it is about internal audit that drives him and why AI helps auditors work more effectively.
We look at new research from EY on the importance of connection in Asia Pacific workplaces and Dr Rob Yeung writes on why your words and behaviour matter in an interview, so it pays to be prepared.
Columnist Chris Davis writes on plans to transform Hong Kong into an innovation and technology hub, while ACCA president Joseph Owolabi explains that as guardians of data, accountants are well-equipped to ensure that digital technology works in our best interests.
And in our Big Tech Special Edition, you can find out about the latest developments in AI, climate tech, cybersecurity and cryptos, as well as earn CPD units by reading articles.
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