Membership Criteria

CODE OF ETHICS

This Code of Ethics, as adopted by the Membership Committee and approved by the General Committee of PHKTIF is intended to serve as a general guideline to the everyday conduct of every Forum member (Corporate Members and Individual Associate Members.)

1. Forum members should observe all rules set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Bye-laws of the Forum, a copy of which is given to all members upon their joining of membership.
2. The Forum expects each member to observe a high standard of business ethics, and to be honest in their dealings with government, officials, the public, firms or other corporations, entities, or organizations with whom the member company transacts, or is likely to transact.
3. The Forum expects each member to observe and comply with all laws, rules, and regulations of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, in which members are registered as lawful business entities.
4. Members should avoid any activities that involve or would lead to the involvement of the company in any unlawful practices. Accordingly, each member should understand the legal standards and restrictions that apply to all registered businesses in Hong Kong.
5. Members are expected to endorse the overall Forum’s mission of promoting, representing and safeguarding the interests of the Hong Kong business community. Members are expected to be reputable representatives of the Forum and not be using the Forum in a way which brings discredit to the Chamber.
6. Members should acknowledge that any practice or behaviour of members that contradict the mission or the general interest of the Forum may result in possible expulsion from membership upon the judgement of the General Committee.