Wednesday, 11 April 2018

Taiwan Wants You! Join us on our journey to the Paris 2018 Gay Games

Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 is happy to announce that Kevin Yang and his Taiwanese comrades are looking for people to join them on their journey to #Paris2018. From August 4-12 2018 participants will journey to Paris from all corners of the world to compete, and explore local culture– as well as to simply have fun and find camaraderie amongst like-minded individuals. The Paris 2018 Gay Games will be a Celebration of Diversity, including 15,000 participants, 36 sports, 14 cultural events, 2 ceremonies, 1 village, and a sports conference.  
Read on to learn more about Kevin Yang, his friends and their accomplishments in the past few years. We really hope you’ll join them on their trip to #Paris2018!

Hi Kevin, would you tell our readers a little about yourself?
In the last 2 years I have been the organiser and responsible person behind the “LGBT+ Sports of the Taiwan Gay Men’s Games”.
On December 10, 2016, World Human Rights Day, my Taiwanese comrades and I organised a gay concert in front of the Presidential Office to fight for marriage equality. Much planning went into this as we set up a live parade and audiovisual equipment/people throughout the event. You can view our videos here:
2017 began with a plan to “find the rainbow outside”. We are planning to travel in a ring around Taiwan Island, visiting 120 townships and cities in 60 days and exchanging life stories with the people we meet. The theme is “Let Love Continue to Continue”.
In March 2018, the Taiwan Gay Sports and Gay Development Movement Association was established to represent Taiwan, as we plan our travel to Paris to participate in the 2018 Gay Games.
What is the name of the team that you organize or work for? What is your team name for the Paris 2018 Gay Games?
I am currently working full time for the “Taiwanese Comrades Sports Development Association”. Our Paris team name is Team TAIWAN from Taiwan
Is there an LGBT+ league in Asia for this sport?
There are currently no LGBT+ sports leagues in Taiwan, and none that I am aware of in Asia.
How did you first get involved or hear of the Gay Games?
In 2017 Mr. Leviathan Hendricks participated in the “Gay Taiwan Games”, and publicly introduced and invited Taiwan locals to the Paris 2018 Gay Game.
Why do you think it is important to have LGBT+ sports teams?
It’s quite important! Participating in gay sporting events and gay social movements increases awareness and understanding of gay communities to the Taiwanese people. Increasing the recognition of gay identity in Taiwanese society is key to our fight for marriage equality, amongst a host of other reasons.
Why do you and your teammates want to go to #Paris2018?
It will be amazing to participate in the 2018 Gay Games in Paris for the first time in the name of Taiwan. This will be a way to connect with comrades from around the world.
How do people contact you or the team?
WeChat: ID muyuchai
Tel.: +886 908772839 +886-2-2755-4455
Let’s send Taiwan to Paris with our full support! Connect with Kevin Yang and join him and his friends on their journey to meet and participate in all the sports and cultural events  #Paris2018 has to offer! You can also join Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022’s Facebook Group to connect with local people in your area and learn more about participating.  
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Struggling with regulatory implementation deadlines and increased compliance workloads?

Cognatio Law is here to assist!
Within the international financial services arena, the volume of supranational & regional regulations and compliance frameworks implementation has been steadily increasing since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC)– Hong Kong included. One example of this is the Basel Accord, in which the Basel III Regulatory Reforms were finally completed in late March 2018 and are required to be fully implemented by January 01, 2022.
In the past, for example after changes in HKMA and SFC regulations, we have seen an increased resourcing demand for projects including: internal investigations, mediation and data privacy; EU legislation; China’s cyber security laws; as well as the global focus on directors’ and officers’ responsibilities. By hiring a NewLaw firm, such as Cognatio Law, you will be able to meet your business-critical or regulatory imposed deadlines – with the professional results your business requires.
The experts at Cognatio Law are here to provide businesses and organisations of all sizes with the additional compliance and regulatory resources they need. We offer flexible rates, fixed-cost pricing, and monthly retainers depending on your specific budget requirements. Our management team has 40 years’ experience of working with legal, compliance and risk professionals across the Asia Pacific region. We offer a fresh platform for clients and consultants. Please contact Cognatio Law today to inquire further.

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Tuesday, 10 April 2018

Hong Kong Companies Ordinance Amendment 2018: Significant Controller Register and Designated Representative

In today’s business world, there is a greater than ever demand for transparency. Primasia Corporate Services, as well as other companies incorporated in Hong Kong, will need to follow new regulations that took effect on March 1, 2018, with the changes in regards to the Significant Controller Register (SCR) and Designated Representative (DR) within each of those companies. The changes are known as the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance Agreement 2018 and are there to paint a clearer picture of the corporate beneficial ownership within each company that incorporates and does business in Hong Kong.
The new Ordinance has a lot of details included, and it begins with each company being asked to clearly define the people who have significant control over their company. This also means that an up to date SCR must be maintained, with the details contained within made available to law enforcement officers should the need arise.
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A Designated Representative has to be named, with the person chosen expected to be able to assist law enforcement officers whenever they need information pertaining to the SCR. The Significant Controller Register is expected to be updated whenever changes are made, and the details of the SCR need to be held in the registered office of each company, or in a prescribed location within Hong Kong.
In order to be deemed a significant controller, that person or entity needs to meet at least one specific condition outlines in the ordinance. These conditions include the following:
  • Own more than 25% of the shares issued by the company, either directly or indirectly.
  • Has more than 25% of the voting rights in the company, which can again be either directly or indirectly.
  • Is able to appoint or remove members of most of the board of directors.
  • Can, or already does, hold a significant amount of influence on the decisions made within the company.
Those are just a few or the requirements needed to become a significant controller, and while things are not quite so strict when choosing the DR, there are still condition in place, which includes:
  • A company employee, member, or director of the company who is native to Hong Kong.
  • A professional in the accounting or legal profession.
It should be noted that if there is no-one within the company who meets the requirements of the DR, a third-party service provider is allowed to fill the role.
Failing to comply with the new requirements is a criminal offence, a company, as well as every responsible person within, can be subjected to a fine of $25,000. Transparency is very serious business, and this new Ordinance, as well as the fines attached to it, prove just how serious it is. Primasia Corporate Services has taken every step to ensure that our clients are compliant with the new Ordinance. If you have any questions or need our support, we would be happy to assist.

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Wednesday, 4 April 2018

Social Media Success for The GREAT Festival of Innovation

Douglas White, PRDA Founder and Business Director, is proud to have been part of the successful social media team behind the British Consulate General’s Great InnovationFestival. Or as he prefers to call it; “The GREAT Festival of Innovation”. Designed for individuals keen on developing their Asia business contacts and relationships, the GREAT festival discussed topics such as free trade, sustainable energy, cybersecurity, fintech, artificial intelligence, future workplaces and much more. Held from 21 – 24 March in Hong Kong and hosted by the UK Government’s Department for International Trade, Douglas White provided both training workshops and ongoing consultancy for the social media strategy and execution of this event.
During the four-day Festival a stream of thought-provoking keynotes, masterclasses, showcases, installations, and performances involving industry leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, educationalists and futurologists were shared with enthralled attendees from the UK, Hong Kong, China, Japan, and South Korea.
In his training workshops, Douglas White shared tools on how to increase the social media engagement rate of your posts on various social media platforms like Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and more.
Other topics covered included:
  • How to stay on top of the latest trends, like the ever-changing Facebook newsfeed and algorithm.
  • How to set clear goals and KPIs: Monitoring fan growth, and the quality of your fans– quality is very important.
  • SEO Practices: using effective keywords and hashtags for maximum fan engagement
  • How to create engaging content: Practical tips on how to tailor content various social media platforms like Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter etc., along with advice on what free or low cost apps and websites can be utilised to create said content.
  • Data Analytics & Measuring ROI: How to use data to improve social media impact in the future, as well as how to display your social media data in an understandable fashion to interested parties. (ie: your boss, shareholders or partner etc)
Douglas White’s proven methodology for social media management has been implemented and trained in more companies in Asia than any other! This is why PRDA is Asia’s leading social media agency– we constantly deliver social media success for our clients in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese (Mandarin). Some of our services include exclusive content, SEO, Branded Content, Reputation Management, Digital Strategy and Interactive Workshops. We offer flexible rates and packages to fit your specific budget requirements. Please contact Douglas@PRDA.Asia today to inquire further.
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Succeed in the Private Security Industry Level 3 Close Protection Training Course with UK SIA Certification

The ASA Group has joined forces with TMST solutions to offer you the opportunity to take an exclusive Level 3 Close Protection Course, which will give you the internationally recognized UK SIA certification you need to succeed in the private security industry.  
TMST solutions is a highly regarded Military and Commercial training provider, with the most professionally qualified and experienced instructors knowledgeable on the best worldwide security practices in the Close Protection arena.
The ASA Group is Asia’s foremost provider of bespoke private, corporate, and VIP travel and security solutions. The ASA Group will maintain a database of all individuals trained and assist all students in finding both temporary and permanent placements once qualified and licensed.
As the Security Industry is adopting greater self-regulation and requiring Executive Protection personnel to provide documentation to show they are a legitimately registered entity with valid insurance and indemnities, as well as being highly qualified for the job. The current commercial benchmark standard is a ‘Level 3’ Close protection course, that is certified by accepted providers of the foundation of the UK – SIA Close Protection license.  
When choosing your provider, it is important to choose one with highly trained instructors, that have a wealth of Military and Commercial experience– like TMST solutions. TMST, as a recognized provider under HABC, is able to secure L3-SIA certification for individuals under the SIA guidelines.
Course Dates currently available:
  • June 26th – July 7th
  • July 10th – July 21st
The Close Protection Course is 12-days in duration, and held in Bangkok Thailand. You’ll enjoy excellent facilities with friendly staff, indoor and outdoor pools, and access to a nearby walking/running track amongst other amenities.  
Course fees:
  • £1200.00 GBP (L3 certificated)
  • Cost £1500.00 GBP (SIA Licensed)
Interested parties please contact The ASA Group at security@asag.aero for full course details and booking information.

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Monday, 2 April 2018

Asia-Pacific NewLaw Firms: The Cognatio difference


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Cognatio Law is the latest NewLaw evolution in Hong Kong, offering flexible legal; regulatory and compliance resources to satisfy increasing demand from both international and regional companies which require practical, cost effective and time sensitive solutions to cover their team’s workload burdens and/or meet legal and business critical deadlines efficiently. This is all being achieved without adding to or increasing the clients permanent headcount and employee costs. Cognatio Law aims to be your solutions provider in all such instances.
Cognatio Law co-founders Lesley Hobbs and Tim Fawcett have 40 years’ experience of working with legal; compliance and risk professionals across the Asia Pacific region within the investment & private banking, funds, insurance, telecoms, media & technology, FMCG and manufacturing sectors. You can read their full professional bios here.

About Cognatio Law, our business model, and pricing.
Cognatio Law consultants and lawyers are Cognatio employees, thus by engaging them to help with your resourcing needs, you do not need to worry about increased employee costs such as MPF, statutory sick leave, and public holiday entitlements. Our clients are only charged for the times that our consultants and lawyers are working for them. Cognatio consultants and lawyers are experienced professionals with PQE levels that typically range between 7-30 years.
Unlike the majority of the HK based NewLaw firms, Cognatio Law is headquartered in Hong Kong and is headed up by a management team with a solid understanding of both local and regional business needs as well as legal & regulatory requirements. We have built up our regional professional networks over the last 2 decades and accordingly have a strong understanding of how to engage with and service clients across Asia.
By partnering with Cognatio Law, your business can engage individuals or teams for one-off  assignments and time-critical or business sensitive projects on an ongoing basis. Companies can make significant financial (30 – 60%) and efficiency savings by hiring a NewLaw consultant over a traditional law firm for a particular project.
Are you ready to speak with one of our highly qualified and experienced consultants? We offer flexible rates, fixed-cost pricing and monthly retainers depending on your specific budget requirements. Please contact Cognatio Law today to inquire further. 
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