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31/07/2025page

Wellness Friday Programme Session #4 — Office Stretching Session (18 Jul 2025)

Our Office Stretching Session on 18 July was a fantastic success! Colleagues had the opportunity to stretch their muscles and relieve tension in a welcoming environment.

29/07/2025page

Forvis Mazars APAC Audit and Assurance Service Line workshop (June 2025)

Recently, our audit partners, Shiu Hang Fung, Adrian Law, Eunice Kwok, and Louisa Lam from our Hong Kong office, joined over 50 partners from across our APAC offices to participate in the inaugural APAC Audit and Assurance Service Line Workshop in Bangkok.

21/07/2025page

Beyond the GAAP – June 2025

The whole editorial team is extremely proud and delighted to announce that Forvis Mazars Partner Claire Dusser has been appointed by the IFRS Foundation as a new member of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC). She will serve a three-year term from 1 July 2025.

21/07/2025page

Wellness Friday Programme Session #3 — Eye Care (11 July 2025)

Our Wellness Friday Session 3 on 11 July, focusing on Eye Care was well-received!

21/07/2025page

Wellness Friday Programme Session #2 — Workplace Massage (4 July 2025)

We had a truly rejuvenating experience during our Wellness Friday Session 2 on 4 July! With three experienced masseuses from Hava Massage coming to our office to provide a soothing massage service, our colleagues enjoyed quick breaks that significantly boosted their productivity and well-being.

21/07/2025page

Wellness Friday Programme Session #1 — matcha and hojicha (27 June 2025)

We had an amazing time at our first Wellness Friday Session on 27 June 2025!

21/07/2025page

Grace Xia attended the Beijing Delegation organized by TIHK (July 2025)

Last week, our Tax Director, Grace Xia, was delighted to attend a significant event, the Beijing Delegation, organized by TIHK. During the delegation visit to Beijing, Grace, together with Hong Kong tax industry leaders met with representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration, the China Certified Tax Agents Association, the Beijing Certified Tax Agents Association, the Chinese Tax Institute, and the China International Taxation Research Institute.

21/07/2025page

Forvis Mazars APAC Partner Conference 2025 in Thailand (24-27 June 2025)

From 24 to 27 June 2025, our Hong Kong partners joined regional leaders and colleagues from across APAC for the Forvis Mazars APAC Partner Conference 2025 in Thailand, sharing the latest industry trends and strategic insights with management team.

21/07/2025page

Chinese Companies Going Global: Overseas Listing Strategies sharing session (11 July 2025)

Last week, our head of capital markets, Paul She along with audit partner, Samuel Lam & tax director Grace Xia, co-conducted the “Chinese Companies Going Global: Overseas Listing Strategies” sharing session (中國企業海外佈局：上市專題分享會), with ZSZH Shanghai and Forvis Mazars.

18/07/2025page

Sam Tsoi featured in 21st Century Business Herald (18 July 2025)

Recently, our practising director, Sam Tsoi, featured in an interview with the 21st Century Business Herald, where he analyzed Hong Kong's strategic role in facilitating the international expansion of Chinese Mainland enterprises.

08/07/2025page

APAC Payroll Essentials 2025

The APAC Payroll Essentials guidebook by Forvis Mazars helps businesses navigate payroll management across the Asia-Pacific region. It offers key insights into local regulations, workplace norms, registrations, visas, contracts, compensation, benefits, social security, taxes, and termination—providing essential tools for effective and compliant payroll operations.

07/07/2025page

July 2025 - Amendments to Companies Ordinance enacted in Hong Kong in 2025

The 2025 amendments to the Companies Ordinance introduce a paperless communication option for companies, streamline processes for treasury shares (listed firms only), and launch a new re-domiciliation regime—making it easier for overseas companies to relocate to Hong Kong. These updates aim to boost efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness in the corporate sector.

03/07/2025page

IFRS 18: key points from the new standard on presentation of financial statements

On 9 April, 2024, the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) published the new standard IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements aimed at improving the quality of corporate financial reporting.

02/07/2025page

June 2025 - Employment law update: HK revises "Continuous Contract" definition- from 418 to 468 Rule

On 18 June 2025, the Legislative Council passed the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025, introducing a more inclusive definition of "continuous contract" under the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57). This reform replaces the long-standing "418 rule" with a more flexible "468 rule", designed to extend statutory employment protections to a broader group of employees, particularly those under part-time or irregular work arrangements. The change reflects the government's commitment to fairer labour practices and greater social protection for all workers in line with today's diverse employment landscape.

26/06/2025page

Global China services

The Forvis Mazars Global China services team is a dedicated group of professionals operating in 32 countries outside China to support the development of Chinese companies overseas. Together with ZhongShen ZhongHuan and our overseas China hubs, we combine local expertise with a global reach.

25/06/2025page

Forvis Mazars Global Tax Conference 2025 (25 June 2025)

Recently, our tax partners, Karen Lau and Pauline Leung, were delighted to attend the Forvis Mazars Global Tax Conference in Athens, together with over 250 colleagues from 53 countries. Under the theme “Beyond Borders: Tax Growth Summit”, we celebrated not only the one-year anniversary of our network but also our shared commitment to helping clients navigate complexity, unlock opportunities, and shape the future of tax.

25/06/2025page

Forvis Mazars Global Financial Services Conference 2025 (5 June 2025)

Recently, our partner, Cyrus Fong joined FS leaders from around the world at the Forvis Mazars Global Financial Services Conference 2025 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Together, participants delved into critical topics to advance our strategic priorities—delivering high-quality solutions to the market and doubling down on our commitment to Unmatched Client Experience. They also shared the FS strategies of Forvis Mazars, discussed current challenges, and explored ways to turn them into opportunities to better prepare for the months and years ahead.

25/06/2025page

Forvis Mazars Global Financial Advisory conference in Berlin (5 June 2025)

Our partners, Ivan Chan and Najla Belkhoja joined forces with over 150 partners from 50+ countries at the global Financial Advisory conference in Berlin recently.

25/06/2025page

Tax Intelligence and Fun Day 2025 (23 May 2025)

Celebrating Tax Education at TIHK2025: Where Learning Met Community!

20/06/2025page

Sustainability report 2024: Forvis Mazars for good

At Forvis Mazars, we are strongly committed to reducing our environmental footprint, generating positive outcomes for our teams and playing an active role in our communities, as well as supporting our clients during these transformative times. This is why, for the sixth consecutive year, we are transparently sharing how we are putting our ESG strategy into action through our annual corporate sustainability report. This report showcases our efforts to create a fairer and more prosperous world, detailing our key impact areas, the challenges we face and how we are working with our many stakeholders to enhance our performance.

17/06/2025page

C-suite barometer: manufacturing sector view

As global uncertainty reshapes the industrial landscape, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to adapt and compete. Yet many leaders remain confident in their growth ambitions. In this shifting environment, strategic agility is becoming a vital asset. Drawing on perspectives from executives in more than 35 countries, this report explores how manufacturing leaders are responding to change and where they are uncovering new opportunities for growth.

13/06/2025page

Financial reporting of European banks: benchmark study 2025

As European banks move into 2025 amid renewed U.S. tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions, is this calm before the storm? Throughout 2024, we observed a continued reduction in credit risk buffers, despite persistent macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical challenges. As we examine the year-end results of the region’s largest institutions, what do the figures reveal about how they manage expected credit losses (ECLs) in an increasingly unpredictable environment?

12/06/2025page

Beyond the GAAP – May 2025

As we approach the half-yearly closing of accounts for 2025, Beyond the GAAP presents our traditional overview of the standards and interpretations published by the IASB, indicating where they are in the EU endorsement process. We highlight those texts that are now mandatory and those for which early application is permitted at this closing date.

09/06/2025page

Jonathan Wan and Paul Cheng interviewed by AB Magazine (June 2025)

Cybersecurity Isn’t Just an IT Issue—It’s a Boardroom Imperative

03/06/2025page

APAC payroll newsletter 2025 Vol. 2

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.