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14/11/2023page

Shadow IT: the cyber threat hiding in plain sight

The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and as firms accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), big data and the Internet of Things (IoT), the corresponding cyber risks escalate as well. Staying on top of your digital footprint has never been more important, but what if your employees are putting your business at risk by swerving the IT department and downloading software or using their own hardware?

10/11/2023page

Mazars in Hong Kong assisted XXF Group Holdings Limited in successful IPO (09 November 2023)

Congratulations to XXF Group Holdings Limited (HKEX: 2473) on their successful listing on the Main Board of the HKEX! Mazars in Hong Kong is honoured to be the internal control consultant that assisted XXF Group to be listed.

09/11/2023page

How public sector organisations can protect their data

Globally, we are more digitally connected than ever before. As technology develops, and firms accelerate adoption, there is a simultaneous escalation in the scale of cyber threats.

06/11/2023page

APAC payroll newsletter 2023 Vol.4

Our APAC payroll newsletter helps provide important updates on the latest regulatory changes and best practices that have influenced payroll operations in the APAC region over the past quarter. Our commitment is to keep you well-informed and empowered in navigating the evolving payroll sector.

03/11/2023page

Mazars in Hong Kong supports Dress Pink Day 2023 (27 October 2023)

Dress Pink Day 2023 was held on 27 October! This year, we continued to support the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s “Pink Revolution” with pink treats. We are thrilled that the fund we raised go beyond our target and it will help support the organization in providing free breast cancer care services. Our colleagues also wore their pink outfits to send a powerful message of supporting breast cancer fighters.

01/11/2023page

Project Management Workshop – Softskill Training (24 - 27 October 2023)

From 24 to 27 October, Mazars in Hong Kong organised our “Project Management Workshop – Softskill Training” for our audit seniors and assistant managers. We are pleased to have Raymond Fung from Strategic Talent Company as our trainer to share coaching skills with the participants.

31/10/2023page

October 2023 - Bill for Tax Certainty for Onshore Disposal Gain of Equity Interests

The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (“FSTB”) launched a consultation exercise on legislative proposal to introduce a tax certainty enhancement scheme for onshore equity disposal gains (“the Scheme”) in March this year. After taking into account of the stakeholders’ recommendations, the government has gazetted the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Disposal Gain by Holder of Qualifying Equity Interests) Bill 2023 (“the Bill”) on 20 October 2023.

31/10/2023page

ICAEW Hong Kong Gala Dinner (26 October 2023)

Mazars in Hong Kong is glad to be invited by the ICAEW to attend the 2023 ICAEW Gala Dinner with other fellow chartered accountants in Hong Kong on Thursday 26 October at The Grand Hyatt Hotel.

30/10/2023page

Karen Lau moderated the webinar “MyCareer as a Young Technology Professional" (27 October 2023)

On 27 October 2023, our Tax Director, Karen Lau moderated the webinar “MyCareer as a Young Technology Professional” organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). In this sharing session, two seasoned speakers from Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) & Ernst & Young shared experiences on pursing their career as technology professionals, which supported the younger generation in developing their interests and career progression.

26/10/2023page

October 2023 - Stamp Duty Changes in the Policy Address 2023

Chief Executive Mr John Lee presented his Policy Address 2023 to the Legislative Council on 25 October 2023. Mr Lee considered a vibrant stock market is vital for upholding Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre and maintaining our competitiveness.

26/10/2023page

The clock is ticking on DORA compliance

Governments around the world are introducing new legislation to mitigate the risks and impacts of cyber attacks, as detailed in our recent report, Future-proofing cyber security in an increasingly digital world.

24/10/2023page

Career Talk at HKBU (12 October 2023)

On 12 October 2023, our partner Terry Lee and audit associate Daniel Fung were delighted to kick off the fascinating career talk at Hong Kong Baptist University and shared their journeys at Mazars in Hong Kong. Their altruistic sharing and students’ enthusiasm truly made the success of the event.

24/10/2023page

QP Top Student Award and Scholarship Presentation Ceremony (23 September 2023)

Our audit partners Paul She and Terry Lee joined the QP Top Student Award and Scholarship Presentation Ceremony on 23 September to share the joy of students receiving awards and scholarships.

19/10/2023page

October 2023 - The Inland Revenue Bill for expanding the FSIE regime to cover asset disposal gains is published

In December 2022, EU updated its Foreign-sourced Income Exemption (“FSIE”) Guidance which requires that disposal gains to be subject to the economic substance requirement (“ESR”). Hong Kong is requested by the EU to further amend its tax treatments for foreign sourced disposal gains in compliance with the updated FSIE Guidance by the end of 2023 for implementation with effect from January 2024.

17/10/2023page

Webinar: The impact of the EU's CSRD on Chinese Enterprises (21 November 2023)

On November 21, 2023, Mazars Group and the China Chamber of Commerce and Industry in France successfully held a hybird seminar on the topic of The impact of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) on Chinese-funded enterprises.

13/10/2023page

Beyond the GAAP – September 2023

In mid-September, the European Commission (EC) launched a consultation on a draft delegated act that proposes to increase by 25% the size criteria set out in the Accounting Directive to classify undertakings and groups into different categories (micro, small, medium and large), in order to reflect inflation over the past ten years. This change in the thresholds, presented as part of a plan to increase the competitiveness of EU companies, would reduce the number of undertakings affected by the obligation to present and publish financial statements and by the requirements on sustainability reporting introduced by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

12/10/2023page

Transfer Pricing in APAC in 2023 webinar (22 November 2023)

With cross-border trade becoming the cornerstone of globalisation, understanding the nuances of transfer pricing within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has never been more vital.

12/10/2023page

MZHK sponsors the FCCIHK Annual Dinner 2023 (04 Oct 2023)

Congratulations to French Chamber in Hong Kong for successfully hosting the Annual Dinner on 4 October 2023!

11/10/2023page

Mazars assisted Adlai Nortye (ANL) on the IPO in Nasdaq (29 September 2023)

A big congratulations to Adlai Nortye (NASDAQ: ANL) successfully listed in Nasdaq on 29 September 2023！ Mazars is honoured to be one of the professional services firms that assisted Adlai Nortye to list in the United States through the combined efforts of our offices in the United States, Mainland China, and Hong Kong. It is a significant case to prove that Mazars works as one integrated team to deliver exceptional and tailored services to our clients.

11/10/2023page

Mazars in Hong Kong co-hosted a French Cheese Tasting Workshop with Alliance Française de Hong Kong (5 October 2023)

Thank you to Alliance Française de Hong Kong for arranging a French cheese tasting workshop for us on 5th October. During this workshop, David Cordina from Alliance Francaise shared with us the history and production of different cheeses and proposed wine pairing suggestions. We got the chance to taste some of the most authentic French cheeses, paired with a few glasses of wine which helped us relax after a long working day.

09/10/2023page

Inauguration of GBA Family Office Association (05 October 2023)

On 5 October 2023, our Managing Director, Jimmy Yip, and Tax Directors, Karen Lau and Grace Xia from Mazars in Hong Kong attended the inauguration to congratulate the establishment of GBA Family Office Association and discussed the development opportunities together with other industry leaders.

06/10/2023page

2023 Good MPF Employer Award

Mazars in Hong Kong is proud to receive the esteemed “Good MPF Employer 5 Years+ Award” （積金好僱主5年+）from the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) in 2023. We won this award more than 5 years in a row in recognition of our efforts in protecting and enhancing the retirement benefits of our employees.

04/10/2023page

Future-proofing cyber security in an increasingly digital world

In a world that has become reliant on digital technology, most organisations’ current cyber security strategies are no longer enough to combat threats. Future-proof your business by understanding and mitigating cyber risks.

26/09/2023page

APAC Outsourcing Conference 2023 (21-22 September 2023)

From 21-22 September, our Head of Outsourcing Gilles-Alexandre Salansy, Partner Betty Tang, Director Amy Kwan along with our AOS team from Mazars in Hong Kong attended the APAC Outsourcing Conference 2023 in Seoul, Korea to exchange innovative ideas and share the current updates focusing on the three areas: Accounting, Payroll and Corporate Secretarial.

14/09/2023page

Beyond the GAAP - July August 2023

On 31 July, only three weeks after the end of the public consultation on the draft delegated act, but a month behind the schedule set by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the European Commission adopted the final regulation on the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), after making a few last-minute changes based on the responses (more than 600!) received.