Course Detail(BT2603 : RSM Breakfast talk)

BT2603 : RSM Breakfast talk NEW

1.00 CPE Hours (Others)
Classroom

When considering offshoring, business expansion or cost optimisation, Singapore companies often look to nearby markets such as Johor Bahru, Batam or Bintan. While these remain relevant options, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) presents another strategic opportunity, offering access to a large consumer market, advanced manufacturing capabilities, innovation ecosystems, deep talent pools, and sophisticated financial and professional services.
This session invites businesses to broaden their regional perspectives and explore how Hong Kong and the wider GBA can complement their Southeast Asian strategies as an additional platform for growth, innovation and market access.
 

Programme Outline

8.30am9:00amRegistration & Networking
9.00am9:05amWelcome and Introduction by ISCA
9:05am10.20amTopic:Expanding into the Greater Bay Area: Opportunities, Readiness and Key Considerations

Speaker: Representatives from RSM
 
10.20am10.30amQ&A Session
10.30amEnd of session

Intended For

Business owners, finance professionals, and corporate decision-makers interested in regional expansion and gaining insights into the opportunities and key considerations of entering the Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area market.

Competency Mapping

Others = 1.00 Hours

Schedule & Fees

Date & Time

13 Nov 2026 (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: 0.00
For Non-Members: 21.80


Programme Facilitator(s)

Team of Professionals(BT2603)

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709

Testimonial

Funding

No funding Available!

Programme Facilitator(s)


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Kate Chan

Associate Director, Payroll and Accounting,  
RSM Hong Kong Advisory 

Kate is a finance professional with more than 10 years of experience across accounting, audit and investment banking. She specialises in financial reporting, group consolidation, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and CFO support services.  

With experience supporting businesses across Hong Kong, Mainland China and international markets, Kate advises organisations on financial management, reporting requirements and operational considerations.  

Her expertise includes financial forecasting, reporting, group consolidations, strategic business planning and compliance with HKFRS, IFRS, or PRC GAAP standards. She also brings experience in business valuation and financial advisory, supporting organisations in making informed decisions, optimising financial performance and pursuing strategic growth opportunities. 

 

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Debby Lai

Manager, Corporate Services, RSM Hong Kong Advisory

Debby is a seasoned corporate services professional with over 10 years of specialised experience in corporate secretarial and governance services. She provides expert guidance on company formations, statutory compliance and corporate administration, with deep expertise in both onshore and offshore regulatory requirements. Her background includes tenure at top-tier international law firms and professional services providers, equipping her with comprehensive knowledge of corporate governance best practices.

Specialising in corporate secretarial services for private companies, Debby supports clients with ongoing compliance, corporate record maintenance and share registry management. She has extensive experience facilitating corporate transactions and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory obligations. Her practical approach helps clients to navigate complex governance issues while maintaining operational efficiency.

Debby's practice spans multiple jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. She regularly advises on cross-border corporate compliance matters and works closely with overseas regulatory authorities. This international perspective allows her to deliver tailored solutions for clients with global operations.

 

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Vivian Chan

Director, Transfer Pricing,  
RSM Hong Kong Advisory 

Vivian is a transfer pricing specialist with extensive experience advising small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational corporations and listed companies across a broad range of industries, including consumer products, commodities, electronics, automotive, shipping, real estate, telecommunications and banking.  

She advises clients on transfer pricing planning, business restructuring, and the development of sustainable transfer pricing models. Her expertise includes conducting feasibility and gap analyses, establishing operational protocols and preparing supporting documentation to strengthen transfer pricing positions and manage associated risks. 

Vivian also has extensive experience in handling tax enquiries, transfer pricing audits, mutual agreement procedures and advance pricing arrangements. She supports clients with global transfer pricing documentation including the preparation of Country-by-Country Reports, Master Files and Local Files, as well as matters relating to Pillar two

 

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Erin Chen

Senior Manager South China,  
SBA Stone Forest 

Erin is a human resources professional with over 15 years of experience in HR management and consulting, advising businesses across various industries and stages of growth. 

She specialises in helping organisations establish and strengthen their HR functions, offering expertise in talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee relations, and employment risk management. She has extensive experience supporting companies through periods of expansion, providing practical guidance on workforce planning, HR policies and employment compliance. 

With in-depth knowledge of labour laws and employment regulations in both Mainland China and Hong Kong, Erin helps businesses navigate local employment requirements, develop effective HR management frameworks and streamline people management processes. 

Her practical approach enables organisations to manage employment-related risks, enhance workforce performance and build sustainable HR practices to support business growth and cross-border expansion. 
 

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Helen Yin

Director, South China,  
SBA Stone Forest 

Helen is a finance and business advisory professional with over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial management experience in Mainland China. She leads SBA Stone Forest’s Shenzhen branch, overseeing a team that supports foreign businesses operating and expanding in China.  

With over 10 years of experience providing CFO and financial and HR advisory services, Helen specialises in helping businesses strengthen their financial management, operational processes, internal controls and reporting frameworks. Her experience spans various industries, including finance, retail, food and beverage, IT, trading and manufacturing. 
 
Having previously owned a small business, Helen brings a practical understanding of the challenges faced by business owners. She combines financial expertise with commercial insights to help organisations improve operational efficiency and support sustainable growth. 

Helen also has extensive experience assisting foreign enterprises with company establishment, ongoing compliance and corporate advisory requirements in China. She provides practical guidance to businesses navigating the local operating environment and pursuing expansion opportunities. 

When considering offshoring, business expansion or cost optimisation, Singapore companies often look to nearby markets such as Johor Bahru, Batam or Bintan. While these remain relevant options, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) presents another strategic opportunity, offering access to a large consumer market, advanced manufacturing capabilities, innovation ecosystems, deep talent pools, and sophisticated financial and professional services.
This session invites businesses to broaden their regional perspectives and explore how Hong Kong and the wider GBA can complement their Southeast Asian strategies as an additional platform for growth, innovation and market access.
 

Programme Outline

8.30am9:00amRegistration & Networking
9.00am9:05amWelcome and Introduction by ISCA
9:05am10.20amTopic:Expanding into the Greater Bay Area: Opportunities, Readiness and Key Considerations

Speaker: Representatives from RSM
 
10.20am10.30amQ&A Session
10.30amEnd of session

Intended For

Business owners, finance professionals, and corporate decision-makers interested in regional expansion and gaining insights into the opportunities and key considerations of entering the Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area market.

Competency Mapping

Others = 1.00 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)

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Kate Chan

Associate Director, Payroll and Accounting,  
RSM Hong Kong Advisory 

Kate is a finance professional with more than 10 years of experience across accounting, audit and investment banking. She specialises in financial reporting, group consolidation, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and CFO support services.  

With experience supporting businesses across Hong Kong, Mainland China and international markets, Kate advises organisations on financial management, reporting requirements and operational considerations.  

Her expertise includes financial forecasting, reporting, group consolidations, strategic business planning and compliance with HKFRS, IFRS, or PRC GAAP standards. She also brings experience in business valuation and financial advisory, supporting organisations in making informed decisions, optimising financial performance and pursuing strategic growth opportunities. 

 

User-added image

Debby Lai

Manager, Corporate Services, RSM Hong Kong Advisory

Debby is a seasoned corporate services professional with over 10 years of specialised experience in corporate secretarial and governance services. She provides expert guidance on company formations, statutory compliance and corporate administration, with deep expertise in both onshore and offshore regulatory requirements. Her background includes tenure at top-tier international law firms and professional services providers, equipping her with comprehensive knowledge of corporate governance best practices.

Specialising in corporate secretarial services for private companies, Debby supports clients with ongoing compliance, corporate record maintenance and share registry management. She has extensive experience facilitating corporate transactions and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory obligations. Her practical approach helps clients to navigate complex governance issues while maintaining operational efficiency.

Debby's practice spans multiple jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. She regularly advises on cross-border corporate compliance matters and works closely with overseas regulatory authorities. This international perspective allows her to deliver tailored solutions for clients with global operations.

 

User-added image

Vivian Chan

Director, Transfer Pricing,  
RSM Hong Kong Advisory 

Vivian is a transfer pricing specialist with extensive experience advising small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational corporations and listed companies across a broad range of industries, including consumer products, commodities, electronics, automotive, shipping, real estate, telecommunications and banking.  

She advises clients on transfer pricing planning, business restructuring, and the development of sustainable transfer pricing models. Her expertise includes conducting feasibility and gap analyses, establishing operational protocols and preparing supporting documentation to strengthen transfer pricing positions and manage associated risks. 

Vivian also has extensive experience in handling tax enquiries, transfer pricing audits, mutual agreement procedures and advance pricing arrangements. She supports clients with global transfer pricing documentation including the preparation of Country-by-Country Reports, Master Files and Local Files, as well as matters relating to Pillar two

 

User-added image

Erin Chen

Senior Manager South China,  
SBA Stone Forest 

Erin is a human resources professional with over 15 years of experience in HR management and consulting, advising businesses across various industries and stages of growth. 

She specialises in helping organisations establish and strengthen their HR functions, offering expertise in talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee relations, and employment risk management. She has extensive experience supporting companies through periods of expansion, providing practical guidance on workforce planning, HR policies and employment compliance. 

With in-depth knowledge of labour laws and employment regulations in both Mainland China and Hong Kong, Erin helps businesses navigate local employment requirements, develop effective HR management frameworks and streamline people management processes. 

Her practical approach enables organisations to manage employment-related risks, enhance workforce performance and build sustainable HR practices to support business growth and cross-border expansion. 
 

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Helen Yin

Director, South China,  
SBA Stone Forest 

Helen is a finance and business advisory professional with over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial management experience in Mainland China. She leads SBA Stone Forest’s Shenzhen branch, overseeing a team that supports foreign businesses operating and expanding in China.  

With over 10 years of experience providing CFO and financial and HR advisory services, Helen specialises in helping businesses strengthen their financial management, operational processes, internal controls and reporting frameworks. Her experience spans various industries, including finance, retail, food and beverage, IT, trading and manufacturing. 
 
Having previously owned a small business, Helen brings a practical understanding of the challenges faced by business owners. She combines financial expertise with commercial insights to help organisations improve operational efficiency and support sustainable growth. 

Helen also has extensive experience assisting foreign enterprises with company establishment, ongoing compliance and corporate advisory requirements in China. She provides practical guidance to businesses navigating the local operating environment and pursuing expansion opportunities. 


Upcoming Schedule

Date & Time

13 Nov 2026 (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM)

Fee (inclusive of GST)


SGD pricing -

For Members: 0.00
For Non-Members: 21.80


Programme Facilitator(s)

Team of Professionals(BT2603)

Venue

60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709