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 | Professor Albert So, Chairman, Hong Kong Mediation and Arbitration Centre Prof Albert So is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Mediation and Arbitration Centre and a practicing solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong, as well as an external prosecutor for the Department of Justice. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in laws at The University of London, and completed postgraduate studies in laws at both The University of Hong Kong and The King’s College London. He received his professional postgraduate education in civil law, business and finance at The Tsinghua University, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and Harvard University (John F. Kennedy School of Government). Prof So is a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and The University of Hong Kong. He is also a legal columnist and programme director for various law and mediation programmes. His professional qualifications include Accredited Mediator, Accredited Family Mediator, Arbitrator, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, and Certified Financial Crime Specialist. Additionally, he serves as the Honorary Legal Advisor for the Hong Kong Life Insurance Practitioners Association, Academic and Legal Advisor for YMCA, and Honorary Advisor for the Outstanding Students’ Union of the HKSAR Region. Before joining the legal profession, Prof So was a key member of a regulatory authority’s prosecution team, responsible for conducting criminal investigations, handling litigation, and managing disciplinary-related professional proceedings. His numerous roles also include Honorary Legal Advisor for the Correctional Services Officers’ Union, Legal Advisor for the Immigration Assistants Union, Honorary President of the Southern District Fire Safety Ambassador, and Honorary Major of the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps. Prof So is also a Special Legal Advisor to the Embassy of the Central African Republic in China and was awarded the Most Outstanding Trust Lawyer Award in 2018. |  | Dr Melissa Poon, Co-Founder, International Guild of ESG and Sustainable Development (IGESG) Dr Melissa Poon is a distinguished expert in Sustainability Risk Management, dedicated to advancing ESG governance and sustainable finance. She is a member of the Programme Advisory Panel (PAP) and Subject Advisory Panel (SAP) for Sustainability Risk Management at the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB), where she contributes to the development of the Enhanced Competency Framework on Green and Sustainable Finance (ECF-GSF) (Professional Level) under the HKMA-approved framework. Actively engaged in course outline discussions within PAP, she plays a pivotal role in designing and reviewing professional-level course content and teaching materials, equipping financial professionals with the expertise to manage sustainability risks and evolving regulatory requirements. With a strong foundation in banking and financial services, Dr Poon has extensive experience in integrating sustainability considerations into corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. She plays a key role in developing ESG policies, climate risk stress testing frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies, bridging the gap between regulatory expectations and real-world financial applications. She also holds the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) qualification, further strengthening her expertise in financial risk management and regulatory compliance. Beyond her contributions to ESG risk, Dr Poon serves as the Chairwoman of the Training Committee and Professional Event Development at the Hong Kong Mediation and Arbitration Centre, where she leads initiatives to enhance professional education and promote best practices in ESG governance, sustainable finance, and corporate risk management. A frequent speaker at industry conferences and a recognized thought leader in sustainable finance, Dr Poon continues to shape the future of ESG practices, advocating for ESG as a cornerstone of responsible business and financial stability. |
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| Notes |
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