News Flash

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) together with the Banking Sector SME Lending Coordination Mechanism (Mechanism) announced on 15th July 2021 a further 90-day repayment deferment for trade facilities under the Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme (Scheme).

Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation (HKBCF) founded in 2005 is the first non-profit organisation dedicated to mitigating the threat of breast cancer in the local community through education, patient support, research and advocacy. The HKBCF wishes to remain a broad platform that connects like-minded people who would join hands in the fight against breast cancer.

We are pleased to inform that the Government has just announced the launch of the Financial Industry Recruitment Scheme for Young Graduates (YOUTH) as an extension of FIRST, aimed at creating 200 full-time jobs in the financial services industry for recent university graduates. Each eligible employer may apply for a subsidy to employ up to two university graduates of 2019 to 2021.

Financial Reporting Council (FRC) welcomes the appointments of 10 new members and the reappointment of 5 convenors and 6 members to the Financial Reporting Review Panel (FRRP) by the HKSAR Government today, and expresses sincere gratitude to the retiring FRRP members. Please refer to the attachment for the list of newly appointed, reappointed and retiring FRRP convenors and members.

各位親愛的會員和朋友：
香港特別行政區政府於二零二一年七月一日公佈授勳及嘉獎名單。
欣悉以下香港女會計師協會會員獲行政長官頒授勳銜及嘉獎，認同與肯定其對社會的貢獻 :

香港稅務學會祝賀AWAHK十五周年誌慶視頻

2021 marks the 15th Anniversary for AWAHK. As part of the celebration of this remarkable year, we are pleased to offer a special rate for the LIFE membership fee at HK$500 (original: HK$1,000) for new members joining before end of May 2021.