10am - 7pm • 27 - 28 September 2008
Hall 5A
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

Hotline: (852) 3575 8073

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SMART Planning, Wise Living

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Seminar Synopsis

Property Seminars
 

The Fun Life - Properties for the Wise Living
Let’s face the fact that we don’t always buy a property for the boring reason of long term retirement planning. Panelists who are developers of resort and luxury but affordable properties will share with you the tricks for mixing business with pleasure while we can.

September 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
English Track


Hong Kong Property – To keep or to flip
Traditionally Hong Kong property has been a vehicle for people to make a quick buck. The picture has changed and smart investors are looking at bargain properties that had never been available in the past, and where buying can be cheaper than renting. Panelists will share their experience on bargain hunting and how Hong Kong properties can be a part of your asset allocation mix.

September 27, 3:15 pm - 3:45pm
English Track


Estate Planning and Tax – Owning assets overseas
There are many things that can happen when one passes away, including the distribution methods of our estate, especially if this involves properties that we own overseas. The expert panel made up lawyers, trustees and chartered accountants and financial planners will share with you the best methodology of managing your properties for your beneficiaries and even during your lifetime.

September 27, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
English Track


Going for Growth – Buying for capital appreciation
Whether you're thinking of buying a property to secure your financial future through or for the luxury of having a private holiday escape of your own, buying in the growth markets is the key to achieving these goals. Panelists will share with you their experience in how you can leverage your investment to achieve capital appreciation and how you to maximize overseas finance.

September 28, 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
English Track


Going for Cash – Buying for Income
In the very volatile investment climate, many are thinking of going back to basics and acquiring properties for rental yields. Panelists will share with you ideas on the factors that affect rent rates and costs of owning, tenants screening and finding the right professionals to help you maximize your rental potentials.

September 28, 1:45 - 2:30pm
English Track


Hong Kong Property Outlook
Hong Kong property market is undergoing another major cyclical trend. Profits of property agencies have fallen significantly this year, investors and users have taken a wait and see attitude.  This panel of Hong Kong property experts will give you detailed analyses and their views of the property market outlook in 2009, so to point you to the right direction whether you are a buyer or a seller.

September 28, 1:45pm – 2:30pm
Chinese Track

 
Personal Finance Seminars
 
Investor Behavior Finance
If you find yourself often buying high and selling low and are reacting rather than responding to market volatilities, this seminar may help you further understand why your emotions are influencing your decision making process. To avoid another error made in another stock market anomaly, crashes or market bubbles, come learn from the experts.

September 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
English Track


Investing in China
China offers unquestionable economic strength and outstanding growth prospects and many see this as an investment opportunity of a lifetime. Expert panelists will examine the different Chinese investment opportunities based on its macroeconomic factors and government policies, while discovering upcoming profitable sectors for investment opportunities.

September 27, 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Chinese Track


The Theme Fund Panel
If you have an appetite to catch every new fund coming to the market that is built on the hottest themes and sectors such as agriculture, energy, water or climate, this panel will give you a snapshot on how you should choose them. Panelists representing major global themes will share with you the outlook of these sectors how factors such as government policies the public sectors may benefit or affect these investments.

September 27, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Chinese Track


SME Owner Succession & Retirment planning
Whether your business is a family-owned business or a large local company, business succession takes three to fives years early. If you are a business owner and planning for retirement, this seminar is a must attend. The speaker of the subject is an expert in the legal field, will give you insights on how to protect your business against the sudden death of your partners or yourself. More importantly, learn ways to protect your own retirement income when everything fails.

September 27, 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Chinese Track


Retirement planning for the Singles
Whether you are a single parent or you have decided to stay single, you would face unique financial challenges while trying simultaneously to raise your children and take care of your own financial needs, while supporting the well being of your ageing parents. This seminar will shed lights on the financial issues and challenges they need to account for whether you are or expecting to become single: saving for children’s education, budgeting, health, life and disability insurance.

September 27, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Chinese Track


Building an Education Business and retiring with it
Want to be a part of the multi-billion dollar education business and triple your income while keeping your current profession? In this seminar, Dr. William Ng of MindChamps, the program host, will be sharing his experience on how you can start building your own education business and help families guide their children to life-long success.  MindChamps was established in 1998 and has trained more than 30,000 students.

September 28, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Chinese Track


Managing your MPF
Will your pension funds and personal retirement savings be enough? Even if it isn’t, it is still a significant portion of your retirement. The seminar gives you a detailed guide on how you can protect your pension fund and maximize return with useful tips and advice.

September 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chinese Track


Kids & Money Corner
If you want to teach your children the value of saving and spending wisely, or you want to help them develop successful money management habits and financial responsibility, this is a panel you cannot afford to miss.  Panelists who are well known celebrity, psychologist, and financial expert are going to share their skills and experience to help you do just that.

September 28, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Chinese Track


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