Has Singapore become a victim of its own success? And can Hong Kong recover its position? Hong Kong (left) or Singapore (right)? As the most prominent financial hubs in Asia, and increasingly in the world, Hong Kong and Singapore have been pitted against each other time after time. The competition between the two cities is …
China Offshore Listing and Corporate Governance Workshop hosted by The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS)
Thank you HKICS for inviting VISTRA to speak at the HKICS Workshop where I’ve represented to share practical tips and training on “Pre-IPO trust planning and Employee Stock Options Planning” amongst other topics presented by other Professionals such as Listing Corporate Governance, Tax Planning considerations etc. which we hope to have enlighten the attendees with …
Employee Benefit Trust
To attract and retain key executives in the company, employer can use company shares / options as incentives to encourage loyalty and commitment of core members, which commonly known as 'Employee Benefit Scheme'. An Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) can be setup anytime (usually recommended established before listing or funding event) in holding shares / share …
Pre-IPO Planning
Are you planning an IPO? With the backdrop of a strong Asian economy driving IPO activities, the focus of business owners planning for an IPO tends to be on the advantages that a successful listing can bring to the company. The importance of personal wealth planning is often neglected. Whether the aim of an IPO …