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Concluding the 2021 joint webinar series coordinated by the International Legal Affairs Committee, a joint webinar with the Malaysian Bar was successfully held on 10 December 2021 and was well received by around 70 registrations from the two jurisdictions.
Under the theme “Structuring Cross Border Green Sukuk”, esteemed speakers from both associations shared their valuable experience and insights on the opportunities and benefits brought about by the development of Islamic finance, green sukuk and green bonds in the two places, for instance, the Hong Kong Government Green Bond Programme which was set up in 2018 and the recent 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). The Law Society was also honoured to have the gracious presence of Mr Yap Wei Sin, Consul-General of Malaysia in Hong Kong and Macau, to extend a warm welcome to the webinar attendees; and Ms Saniza Othman, Vice Chairlady of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong & Macau), participating as a panellist to talk about the work of the Chamber and advantages of doing business in Hong Kong.
(From left) Vice-President Amirali Nasir; President C. M. Chan; Mr Yap Wei Sin, Consul-General of Malaysia in Hong Kong and Macau; and Ms Saniza Othman, Vice Chairlady of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce attended and spoke at the joint webinar.
Eminent speakers from Hong Kong and Malaysia exchanged their insightful opinions on green finance from various perspectives.
