Revenue and Financial Performance - The Group recorded a slight increase in revenue of approximately HK$2.4 million or 5.18% to approximately HK$49.1 million compared to 2021[18] - The Group recorded a slight increase in overall revenue for the fifteen months ended 31 March 2023, amounting to approximately HK$49.1 million, which is an increase of about HK$2.4 million or 5.18% compared to the previous year[22] - For the fifteen months ended 31 March 2023, the Group's total revenue amounted to approximately HK$49,125,000, an increase from HK$46,704,000 for the year ended 31 December 2021[53] - The Group recorded a net loss attributable to owners of the Company of approximately HK$125.7 million for the Period, compared to a profit of HK$18.0 million in 2021, primarily due to an impairment for loan and interest receivables of approximately HK$143.1 million[102][107] Income Sources and Changes - Interest income from the money lending business increased by approximately HK$9.1 million or 26.74%[18] - Service income from underwriting and placing services decreased by approximately HK$2.4 million or 77.19%[18] - Interest income from margin financing services decreased by approximately HK$3.9 million or 49.85%[18] - Revenue is primarily generated from brokerage services, underwriting, asset management, and money lending services[49] - Interest income from money lending services was approximately HK$43,237,000, while the expected credit loss allowance for the money lending business totaled approximately HK$143,107,000[66] Market Environment and Economic Impact - Fundraising through IPOs in Hong Kong experienced a substantial decrease of 72%, totaling HK$7.1 billion in 2022 compared to HK$28 billion in 2021[19] - The global economic growth decelerated from 5.5% to 4.1% in 2022, impacting the financial environment[19] - The uncertain global financial environment affected Hong Kong's IPO activities in 2022[19] - The Hong Kong stock market turnover declined, with the Hang Seng Index hitting a 13-year low in October 2022, marking its largest monthly decline in percentage terms since October 2008[31] - The average daily turnover on the Stock Exchange dropped by approximately 31% from HK$121.6 billion in 2021 to HK$83.9 billion in 2022, reflecting a decline in market performance[54] Strategic Plans and Business Development - The Group plans to expand into Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated financial services to broaden its income sources and capture new business opportunities[33] - The Group is considering acquiring a company licensed under the Securities and Futures Ordinance to conduct Type 6 regulated activities, focusing on targets with established client networks[33] - The management believes that future growth hinges on expanding the range of services provided, with each additional business segment enhancing the synergistic effect of current offerings[33] - The Group continues to rationalize costs to reduce operational burdens and explore new cooperation with other financial service providers[27] - In February 2023, the Company entered a memorandum of understanding with a financial printing service provider to diversify its business and increase profitability through value-added services[38] - A joint venture agreement was signed in April 2023 to provide IT infrastructure solutions, with an investment of approximately HK$50 million planned for IT project development[39] - The Group is exploring strategic cooperation with a software development company to enhance brokerage services and integrate institutional clients[42] - The Company is focused on organic growth and external acquisitions to diversify its business and maintain a long-term perspective for shareholder returns[43] Impairment and Credit Risk Management - Impairment allowances on margin loans receivable and loans receivable increased due to the deteriorating market environment[31] - As of March 31, 2023, the Group's allowance for impairment loss on loan receivables was approximately HK$145,407,000[75] - The Group's credit risk management policies and procedures are continuously improved to effectively control the level of impaired loans despite domestic market turmoil[90] - A probability of default approach was adopted to determine the expected credit loss (ECL), with a default probability range of 34% to 52% applied[83] - The Group has established a loan receivables recovery committee to enhance decision-making efficiency regarding the recovery of outstanding loan receivables[76] - The Group is actively collecting non-performing loans and has re-allocated resources to recover these loans through various means, including legal proceedings and third-party collections[87] - Legal opinions indicated that the enforcement process for collateral in the PRC may be protracted and difficult, impacting the Group's ability to realize collateral value[81] - The Group has engaged independent legal advisers to review existing loan arrangements and assess debt recovery procedures[77] - The Group has sent invitations to professional institutions for the potential disposal of its loan portfolio, intending to use proceeds to settle business costs[89] - The valuation report on loan receivables was issued on June 23, 2023, to reassess expected credit loss under the ECL model[82] - Impairment allowances are provided when clients' collaterals are insufficient to cover their outstanding loan balances[75] Corporate Governance and Board Structure - The Company has complied with all applicable corporate governance code provisions throughout the 15 months ended March 31, 2023, except for deviations noted in the report[131] - The Board consists of seven Directors, including four executive Directors and three independent non-executive Directors[141] - Independent non-executive Directors represent more than one-third of the Board, ensuring compliance with GEM Listing Rules[145] - The Company has arranged appropriate insurance cover for legal actions against Directors since February 18, 2014[143] - The Company has not yet adopted the CG Code provision C.2.1, which states that the roles of Chairman and CEO should be separate[165] - The Company currently has no Chairman or CEO, with daily operations managed by executive Directors and senior management[166] - The Board comprises seven Directors, including three Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs), promoting critical review and control of management processes[175] - The Nomination Committee is responsible for reviewing Board composition and ensuring diversity in skills, experience, and perspectives[175] - The Company has adopted a Board diversity policy to achieve diversity that aligns with its business model and corporate goals[174] - Directors are subject to retirement by rotation at least once every three years, ensuring regular re-election processes[170] - Continuous professional development for Directors includes participation in seminars and reading materials related to governance and business operations[162] - The Company will arrange for the election of a new Chairman of the Board at an appropriate time[168] Remuneration and Performance Evaluation - The Remuneration Committee held 6 meetings during the fifteen months ended March 31, 2023[194] - The Remuneration Committee assessed the performance of executive Directors and approved the terms of their service contracts[196] - The Group aims to provide fair and equitable remuneration based on individual performance, experience, and market benchmarks[194] - The policy for executive Directors' remuneration was determined during the fifteen months ended March 31, 2023[196] - The Group has implemented employee performance appraisal mechanisms to adjust salaries according to performance and market conditions[194] - No Director participates in discussions regarding their own remuneration[193] - The Remuneration Committee makes recommendations to the Board on the remuneration packages of individual executive Directors and senior management[194] - The Group's strategy includes ensuring compensation arrangements are fair and not excessive, particularly in cases of termination or misconduct[193]
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