2026.12.02 Resuming Trading in Hong Kong: Regulatory Expectations, Forensic Approaches and Current Challenges

Nov 4, 2026

When a Hong Kong-listed company faces a trading suspension, a robust resumption plan that meets HKEX requirements is essential. Compliance demands comprehensive financial reviews and precise forensic inquiries. This session examines how forensic investigators and auditors collaborate to reinstate transparency and public confidence in suspended entities.

This webinar will explore:

✅ Emerging trends: The latest challenges and market shifts affecting suspended issuers in Hong Kong.

✅ Resumption pathways: Key regulatory criteria and strategic steps needed to restore trading status.

✅ Investigative tactics: Core frameworks and technical methodologies used by forensic accountants.

✅ Reporting bottlenecks: Common triggers that delay the publication of annual financial results.

✅ Auditor alignment: Practical strategies for addressing and resolving technical concerns raised by auditors.

✅ Committee oversight: The pivotal role of the Audit Committee in driving constructive dialogue with the auditor.

✅ Audit outcomes: Assessing different audit opinions and their impact on financial statements.

✅ Lessons from the field: Practical takeaways and compliance tips drawn from recent forensic case studies.

Event details:

Date: 2 December 2026

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Channel: Zoom Webinar

Language: Cantonese (with English slides)

Fee: HK$100 for Members & Colleagues; HK$150 for Non-members

CPD Hour: 1.5 hours

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Speakers:

Barry Tong , Partner and Head of Advisory,Grant Thornton Hong Kong, National Leader of Forensic Investigation Services,Grant Thornton China

Barry Tong is Partner and Head of Advisory services at Grant Thornton Hong Kong Limited, a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. He is also the National Leader of Forensic and Investigation Services and the Leading Partner of the Agricultural and Food Industry in Grant Thornton China.

Barry has over 20 years of experience in forensic investigation, litigation support, financial due diligence, transaction support, recovery and reorganisation, assurance and initial public offerings. He specialises in conducting complex forensic investigative assignments involving fraud and corruption, and also works on financial and regulatory compliance matters.

Barry holds an MBA degree and is a Certified Public Accountant in Hong Kong for over 20 years. He is also enthusiastic in public services and takes up important roles in different organisations. He is a Council Member of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), a Board Director of Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI), an Executive Council Member and Chairman of Corporate Governance Committee (CGC) of Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association (HKiNEDA), a committee member of the Professional Services Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) , a lay assessor of the Medical Council of Hong Kong and the President of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE), Hong Kong Chapter - the world's largest anti-fraud and forensic association. With his exceptional leadership, he was awarded Directors of the Year Awards by the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD) in 2025.

Deep Lam, Partner, Audit, Grant Thornton Hong Kong

Deep has over 15 years of experience in audit and assurance. He is committed to building strong relationships with his clients and takes a commercial and pragmatic approach to deliver excellent service and high-quality deliverables.

Deep has extensive experience in auditing listed companies, stated-owned enterprises and private companies operating in Hong Kong and mainland China.

He serves a wide range of clients including trading, property management, property development, construction, brokerage, retail, e-commerce, mobile application and software solution. He has also been involved in various transaction support assignments including initial public offerings, merger and acquisition and debt financing.

Deep has extensive experience in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRS) and listing rules in Hong Kong.

Deep holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant in Hong Kong.