CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT (CONTINUED)
CONFIRMATION OF INDEPENDENCE
(Continued)
The Board has received an annual confirmation of independence from each of Mr. Ho Hau Chong, Norman, Ms. Wong Yu Pok, Marina and Mr. Wu King Cheong, Independent Non-executive Directors of the Company, pursuant to Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules.
All Independent Non-executive Directors also meet the guidelines for assessment of their independence as set out in Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules. The Board has not been
aware of the occurrence of any events which would cause it to believe that their independence has been impaired.
DIRECTORS' INDUCTION AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On appointment to the Board, each Director receives comprehensive induction covering business operations, policy and procedures of the Company as well as the general, statutory and regulatory obligations of being a Director to ensure that he/she is sufficiently aware of his/her responsibilities under the Listing Rules and other relevant regulatory requirements.
The Directors are regularly briefed on the amendments to or updates on the relevant laws, rules and regulations. In addition, the Company has been encouraging the Directors and senior management to enroll in a wide range of professional development courses and seminars relating to the Listing Rules, the Companies Ordinance, Chapter 622 of the Laws of Hong Kong (the "Companies Ordinance") and corporate governance practices organised by professional bodies and institutions in Hong Kong so that they can continuously update and further improve their relevant knowledge and skills.
From time to time, Directors are provided with written reading materials to develop and refresh their professional skills; the Group also organises and arranges seminars on the latest development of applicable laws, rules and
regulations for the Directors to assist them in discharging their duties. During the year, the Group arranged for the Directors and senior management to attend presentations of the distinguished speakers from the professional fields on topics of legal, commercial and information technology.
The Group continuously updates Directors on the latest developments regarding the Listing Rules and other applicable regulatory requirements, to ensure compliance and enhance their awareness of good corporate governance practices.
According to the records maintained by the Company, the Directors received the following training(s) in compliance with the requirement of the Code regarding the training records receiving on continuous professional development for the year ended 31 December 2018:
Board of Directors
Executive Directors
Type of trainings relevant to
corporate governance, regulatory updates and/or accounting, finance, tax and information technology
Dr. Lam Ko Yin, Colin (Chairman of the Board) Mr. Li Ning
Non-executive Directors
Mr. Au Siu Kee, Alexander Mr. Lau Yum Chuen, Eddie
Dr. Lee Shau Kee
Mr. Wong Man Kong, Peter
(until 11 March 2019)
Independent Non-executive Directors
Mr. Ho Hau Chong, Norman Ms. Wong Yu Pok, Marina Mr. Wu King Cheong
A: attending seminars and/or presentations B: reading materials
A, B
A, B
A, B
A, B
A, B
A, B
A, B
A, B
A, B
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