From Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2015, the 2015 Annual Conference of KVB Kunlun Global Capital Limited (hereinafter referred to as GC) was held in Sydney. As one of the three pillars of the KVB Kunlun International Group, GC's business spans from the commercial to the retail level, providing services including currency exchange, global settlement and payment, risk hedging management, cash pool management, wealth management, and the trading and storage of physical precious metals (gold bullion). For this annual conference, GC colleagues from branch offices around the world—including Beijing, Hong Kong, Toronto, Melbourne, and Auckland—travelled to Sydney to gather together, reviewing the year's business in the Southern Hemisphere's most vibrant financial centre.
Group photo of all staff at the KVB Kunlun International GC Annual Conference
GC Business Annual Work Report
At 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, following a brief 10-minute ice-breaking session in which colleagues introduced themselves and got acquainted, the KVB Kunlun International GC Annual Conference officially began with opening remarks from management. Group Executive Director Susan Sun spoke first on behalf of the Group Board of Directors. Susan noted that GC's business achieved gratifying profits this year, with transaction volume reaching its highest point in the six years since 2010, and that as of this October, the entire GC team had already exceeded its full-year business targets. On behalf of management, Susan gave full recognition and praise to GC's achievements in 2015.
Group Executive Director and CEO Susan Sun presents GC's full-year performance
Next, after expressing a warm welcome to colleagues who had travelled from afar, Australia Branch Director Stephen McCoy summarised the company's achievements and key considerations in legal and regulatory matters over the year. As a financial company that places great emphasis on risk monitoring, KVB Kunlun International strictly complies with the legal and regulatory requirements of various countries and regions, while also regularly conducting risk training for business staff across different regions.
Australia Branch Director Stephen McCoy welcomes colleagues from various regions
After a short break, sales representatives from teams across various regions spoke in turn, delivering summary reports on the full-year performance of each region in 2015, analysing the strengths and weaknesses of their teams, and offering an outlook on GC's development over the coming year. The Group's various departments—including Human Resources, IT, the Dealing Room, Settlement, Finance, and Wealth Management—then shared their experiences and insights from their work at the company in 2015. Australia HR Manager Erin Yang further noted that, with the company's rapid growth in recent years, the demand for high-quality talent has shown strong momentum. Through discussion, everyone learned from one another's strengths and gained much inspiration for their work in the coming year.
Australia Branch Director Satoru Yamada (second from left) and Australia HR Director Patience Wang (second from right) listen attentively to colleagues' remarks
KVB Teamwork—Brainstorming and Team Building
Colleagues from various departments "brainstorm" in groups
After management and departmental representatives had completed their summary remarks, in order to strengthen the spirit of teamwork, the company arranged a "brainstorming" session on how to improve the user experience, along with some small games. The activities incorporated several team-interaction segments, and as everyone pooled their ideas and engaged in spirited competition, the fun also helped strengthen team spirit.
Diligence and Dedication—The Pride of KVB Kunlun People
At 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, GC staff arrived at the most exciting moment of this annual conference. KVB Kunlun International specially held an awards ceremony for employees who had devoted themselves and made outstanding contributions to the company, expressing gratitude for their diligent efforts. Mike Cheung from the Hong Kong headquarters received the 2015 "Best Assistant Award" for his excellent work performance; the Five-Year Long Service Award went to Michelle Ji of the Toronto branch; and Australia Region Sales Manager Shirley Zhang was honoured for ten years of long service. Group Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Stefan Liu, Group Executive Director and CEO Susan Sun, and Australia Branch Director Stephen McCoy each presented awards to the recognised employees.
Australia Branch Director Stephen McCoy (right) presents the award to Mike Cheung
Group Executive Director and CEO Susan Sun (right) presents the award to Michelle Ji
Group Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Stefan Liu (left) presents the award to Australia Region Sales Manager Shirley Zhang
During the ceremony, the award recipients and the colleagues in the audience recalled the days they had struggled together, memories that still seemed vivid; and seeing the company's flourishing development today, everyone's eyes could not help but well up—moved by the bonds of days past, and gladdened by the company's thriving prosperity.
Group photo of KVB Kunlun International GC business executives after the conference
At the close of the conference, KVB Kunlun International Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Stefan Liu looked ahead to the future development strategy and direction of KVB Kunlun Global Capital, and expressed high expectations for the development of the Group's various departments in the coming year. He noted that in the future the company will keep pace with global foreign exchange trends, leverage its own strengths in financial technology development, and continuously research and refine more new financial products and services—expressing confidence that the company's development will reach new heights next year.
