The SHKP Reading Club ("Club") from Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP) hosted 'A Book Holds a House of Gold' seminar at Sky100 on July 12, 2014. At the seminar, renowned financial expert Joe Zhang and stock commentator Agnes Wu, who are from different generations, discussed topics related to 'reading and wealth' and 'building your future with reading'. Guests at the event also recommended good books, inspiring Club members to maintain good reading habits. The seminar was held at the Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck with pleasant weather and spectacular view, attracted a full house of around 160 audiences.
SHKP Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Patrick K W Chan said: "SHKP works hard to promote reading and holistic development. To this end the Club has launched diversified activities to encourage reading as part of our daily lives and to boost the joy of reading. Hong Kong people can benefit from shared reading experiences by renowned guests, and learnt how they benefit from reading books and the keys to learning. We hope Club members were inspired by the information our guests' shared and learnt how to equip themselves for a knowledgeable future."
During the seminar, our guests humorously explored the relationship between reading and wealth in the hopes of inspiring the audience with their valuable remarks. Mr. Zhang was inspired by the book - The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America which gave him the chance to reflect on the meaning of life and work. After years of working in a prominent investment bank, Mr. Zhang suddenly quit his job and in his free time began to enjoy reading and life. Ms. Wu believes that reading is an investment that always profits. The more reading you do, the more 'wealth' you accumulate. She particularly enjoys reading biographies because she can consolidate her beliefs through the stories of people's lives. In addition, both speakers thought that reading could enhance our understanding and critical thinking abilities, which allow us to make sense of today's environment and bypass any blind spots in this ever-changing world. Reading also prepares and equips us mentally to face life's challenging situations.
Moreover, Mr. Zhang recommended Fooling Some of the People All of the Time by David Einhorn and Joel Greenblatt, as well as The Elements of Investment by Burton Malkiel and Charles Ellis; apart from recommending Financial Shenanigans by Howard Schilitand and Jeremy Perler, and new book of Michael Lewis - The Flash Boys, Ms. Wu suggested the classic Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham, hopefully the audiences could gain some financial knowledge from these books.
Joe Zhang is known as the 'Father of Private Enterprises' and is the CEO of Hong Kong Manniu Investment Company. He has eleven years' experience at a prominent investment bank. His publications, include 'Party Man, Company Man: Is China's State Capitalism Doomed?' and others. Agnes Wu is a well-known stock market commentator and host of numerous financial programmes on radio and television. She is also the director of Hong Kong Financial Information Consultants Limited.
About the SHKP Reading Club
SHKP set up the SHKP Reading Club in late 2013 to consolidate its reading-related initiatives. All book lovers are welcome to join the Club. SHKP Reading Club is endorsed by celebrities from all walks of life. The Club publishes two free regular magazines on reading, ReadIt and Read Monthly, organizes seminars with leading speakers from different cultural backgrounds, reading and writing camps, and guided cultural tours to help inspire more people to enjoy reading and make it a habit.
