On 11 May 2026, WALL successfully hosted its “10th Anniversary Cocktail and 2026 Enterprises Go Global Forum”. The event brought together distinguished guests from the government, business, and professional communities, as well as long-term alliances in a relaxed and cordial atmosphere to celebrate this important milestone marking the firm’s 10th anniversary.
Since its establishment in 2016, WALL has been committed to providing professional services including audit, capital markets, corporate services, and business advisory, as well as support for enterprise digital transformation, accompanying clients in navigating an ever-changing business environment.
Cocktail Reception – A Gathering of Distinguished Guests
The event commenced with a celebratory cocktail reception, where guests engaged in lively exchanges and shared market insights and business experiences during networking session, fostering cross-sector dialogue and collaboration. The occasion also provided an opportunity to reflect on WALL’s development over the past decade and to look ahead to future opportunities.
Distinguished Officiating Guests
The ceremony’s officiating guests included: Mr. Chan Ching Tung, President of the China Hong Kong Economic Trading International Association; Dr. Hon Webster Ng, Legislative Councillor (Accountancy); and Mr. Edmund Wong, one of the Hong Kong Ten Outstanding Young Persons 2025 and former President of the Society of Chinese Accountants and Auditors.
2026 Enterprises Go Global Forum – Focus on Cross-Border Practices
The “2026 Enterprises Go Global Forum” followed, moderated by Dr. Kenny Siu, with distinguished speakers including:
- Mr. Matthew Ip, Senior Vice President (China Markets) of Invest Hong Kong
- Mr. Rain Chan, Investment Promotion Manager of Qianhai International Liaison Services and Investment Company Limited
- Mr. Geoffrey Lim, Co-founder of Dazzna Incorporate
- Mr. William Lui, Partner of WALL.
The forum explored key issues faced by enterprises expanding into overseas markets from the perspectives of policy environment, market opportunities, and practical operations.
Key Discussion Areas
Market Access and Compliance Management
Participants pointed out that significant differences exist across jurisdictions in terms of market access thresholds, licensing applications, and ongoing regulatory requirements. In practice, companies often underestimate the complexity of relevant regulations, thereby affecting project timelines. Therefore, conducting comprehensive regulatory analysis and risk assessment before market entry, and establishing ongoing compliance monitoring mechanisms, are crucial for ensuring smooth business implementation.
Cross-Border Structural Design
In terms of structural design, companies need to balance operational efficiency, tax arrangements, and regulatory requirements. Cross-border structures not only affect capital flow and profit distribution but also directly impact flexibility in future financing, investor introduction, and exit arrangements. Inadequate upfront planning often leads to increased restructuring costs and compliance risks in later stages. Accordingly, a forward-looking and holistic structural design is essential.
Corporate Governance and International Standards
The discussion also emphasised that establishing governance mechanisms aligned with international standards is a critical foundation for successful overseas expansion. As businesses extend across borders, they need to enhance transparency and consistency in information disclosure, internal controls, and decision-making mechanisms to meet regulatory requirements and investor expectations across different markets, thereby maintaining robust risk management amid rapid growth.
Practical Challenges and Response Strategies
Drawing on past project experience, companies expanding into overseas markets often need to address challenges such as substantial capital requirements, multi-departmental approval processes, and gaps between product compliance requirements and local regulatory practices. These factors can materially impact overall timelines and resource allocation. Therefore, while seizing market opportunities, companies should carefully assess the institutional environment and implementation feasibility of different jurisdictions, and through prudent upfront planning and professional coordination, progressively drive project execution to achieve long-term and sustainable development.
Management Perspective – Rooted in Hong Kong, Reaching for the World
Mr. William Chan, Managing Director of WALL, stated that the event not only marked a significant milestone in WALL’s development but also reflected the firm’s firm commitment to fostering industry exchange and supporting the international expansion of enterprises. He noted that leveraging Hong Kong’s unique position as an international financial hub, enterprises can access diverse financing channels and global investor resources, thereby enabling more flexible capital deployment to support business expansion. At the same time, Hong Kong possesses a solid foundation in professional services and regulatory systems, helping enterprises strengthen governance structures, enhance transparency, and further consolidate market and investor trust.
Acknowledgement of Media Support
WALL would like to express our sincere gratitude to all media friends for your attention and coverage of this event, which helped share the story of WALL’s 10th anniversary more widely. Special thanks to (in no particular order):
1. China Economic General Network
2. 今日華人
3. 華人頭條
4. HKONG.HK
6. Fortune Insight