GEO INSIGHTS

EXPLORE THE EQUITY AND TAX LANDSCAPE FOR 2026

SPEAKERS: Gabriel Ho, KPMG | Iris Lai, Vialto Partners
 

Join your local share plan community on 30 July at the Vialto Partners offices for an engaging discussion on the latest trends and tax developments shaping equity incentives in Hong Kong.

As Hong Kong’s individual tax filing season gets underway, many organisations are taking stock of their equity compensation arrangements and their related tax implications. This makes it an opportune time to revisit how share awards, share options and other equity plans are taxed in Hong Kong, and how overseas tax rules can affect both employers and employees with cross border roles.

This interactive forum will focus on the practical issues that arise when implementing and administering equity plans. We invite HR, reward, tax, finance and mobility professionals to join our forum which will include sharing from our hosts, opening the floor for participants to discuss real-life cases and share experiences, and networking opportunities.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

• How equity awards and options are taxed in Hong Kong.
• The impact of overseas tax rules on cross-border roles.
• Practical solutions for administering and implementing equity plans.

Bringing together industry leaders and policymakers, this interactive roundtable will provide an opportunity to discuss how these legislative and market developments are influencing investment decisions, growth opportunities, and the future of equity participation in Hong Kong.

LOCATION:
25/F, Lee Garden Two
28 Yun Ping Road Causeway 
Hong Kong
China

REGISTRATION AND COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. There is no cost for this chapter meeting, but registration is required.
 

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Join us for a relaxed summer gathering designed to bring our Pacific Northwest community together! Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the group, this is a great opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, connect with colleagues, and strengthen relationships across our network in a casual setting.

What to expect:

• A welcoming environment to connect and unwind with peers
• Fun, interactive activities at the start to help spark conversations and build connections
• A happy hour with drinks available until 5PM
• Light finger foods to enjoy throughout the event

We hope you can join us for an afternoon of networking, conversation, and summer fun!

LOCATION:
Madison Center, First Floor Conference Room
920 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

GENEROUSLY HOSTED BY:

COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is free. 

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Join us in Hellerup for an afternoon of practical insights, real-world case studies and networking with equity professionals from across the Nordic region.

SPEAKERS:  Hans Christian Hoy, Grundfos | Viraj Arvind Patel, Leo Pharma | Fríði Jensen, Bakkafrost | Pernille Lundbæk Stahr, Ascendis | Anders Jensen, Ascendis | Birgitte Arvidsen, Ascendis | Carla Walsham, Tapestry | Olivia Rodrigo, Tapestry  | Cecillie Groth Henriksen, iuno Law Firm

SESSION ONE: Three Paths to Higher ESPP Enrollment: Discount, Localization, and On-Site Trust-Building

Discover how organisations have successfully increased ESPP participation by tackling affordability, improving employee understanding and building trust. Through three real-world case studies, you'll learn how plan design, localisation and in-person engagement can help drive higher enrolment.

You'll hear how one company used a compelling purchase discount to create an irresistible value proposition, how another built trust and understanding through local ambassadors and tailored communications across a global workforce, and how a third transformed participation by taking education directly to employees through face-to-face, on-site engagement.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Choosing the right mix of plan design and communications to maximise participation.
• Building trust through local-language communications and regional ambassadors.
• Using face-to-face education to engage hard-to-reach employee groups.

SESSION TWO: Going Global: The Ascendis Journey

Join Ascendis Pharma and Tapestry as they share practical lessons from expanding a global share plan, including the legal, tax and operational challenges they faced—and how they overcame them.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

• Overcoming the key legal, tax and operational challenges of global expansion.
• Lessons learned from Ascendis Pharma's international rollout.
• Using advisor expertise to simplify cross-border compliance.

Networking Reception

After the sessions, continue the conversation over networking drinks at JOLIE Eatery, just across the street from the venue. Networking is generously sponsored by:

LOCATION:
Ascendis Pharma
Tuborg Boulevard 12,
2900 Hellerup, Denmark

COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is free.

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