European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Consumer Finance Working Group (Beijing & Shanghai)
Date: Monday, 18th March, 1600-1800
Location:
European Chamber offices Beijing (C411A, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District)
European Chamber offices Shanghai (Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, near Madang Lu)
Dear Working Group Member,
We are delighted to invite you to the next Consumer Finance & NBFI Working Group meeting, to be held on Monday, 18th March, starting at 16:00 at the European Chamber office.
At this meeting we will have Ms. Claudia Agostinis, Genworth presenting The role of consumer finance and NBFI in insurance intermediation: PRC and EU regulatory trends compared.
Afterwards the Working Group will focus our discussions on the production process of the Position Paper 2013/2014. It is very important that members come to this meeting with a clear idea of how they would like the Position Paper 2013/14 to look like. That is why we would really appreciate it if you could check internally, particularly whether there is any issue that you would like to be included this year in the Position Paper.
If you wish to attend this meeting, please register with Ms. Ada He at ahe@europeanchamber.com.cn indicating whether you will be attending in Beijing or Shanghai before COB Friday, 16th March 2013.
If you wish to send any input regarding the Position Paper in advance, please contact Mr. Xavier-Lluis Sans Powell at xsanspowell@europeanchamber.com.cn. Please find attached the Consumer Finance & NBFI Position Paper 2012/13 for your reference.
Tentative Agenda
- 16:30am – Presentation by Ms. Claudia Agostinis, Genworth on The role of consumer finance and NBFI in insurance intermediation: PRC and EU regulatory trends compared
- 16:20 am – Q&A
- 16:40 am – Elections for the Chairs and Vice Chairs positions
- 16:50 am – Discussion in order to identify the Key Recommendations for the Consumer Finance & NBFI Position Paper 2013/2014
Chair / Vice Chair Election
The Consumer Finance & NBFI Working Group Chair and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group. The responsibilities of Chairpersons include taking a leading role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to the Chinese and European governments and steering Working Group meetings. The required characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chair are a senior industry representative with relevant industry expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the group. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential.
Should you be interested in putting yourself forward for candidacy for election, please firstly read the attached document which outlines the roles and responsibilities of a Working Group Chairperson. To apply, each prospective candidate should submit a short bio and a motivation letter at least one week prior to the election to Mr. Xavier-Lluis Sans Powell, by March 11th COB at xsanspowell@europeanchamber.com.cn. In the email, please clearly state whether you intend to run for the position of Chair or Vice Chair. Candidates running for the role of Chair, if not successfully elected, can opt to be included as a candidate for Vice Chair.
In accordance with European Chamber internal guidelines, the Business Manager will send another email to the Working Group one week prior to the election with the bios and motivation letters of all candidates attached. Voting for the election must be conducted in person at the Working Group meeting (one vote per company) after each candidate has been given an opportunity to give a short speech on why they would like to run for election. The duration of the term for both Chairs and Vice Chairs is one year. All elected Chairpersons must sign the attached Code of Conduct following election.
For more information on the Consumer Finance & NBFI Working Group, or the European Chamber in general, please don’t hesitate to contact Xavier Sans Powell in Beijing, xsanspowell@europeanchamber.com.cn or Tony Robinson in Shanghai, trobinson@europeanchamber.com.cn