First Gold was nominated and has been awarded “The 14^th Economic Digest Outstanding Brand Awards – Precious Metal Trading”, as a recognition of its excellent achievements and positive corporate image. First Gold came to the fore as the only award winner among precious metal trading companies in Hong Kong and has established a model for the industry.

Speaking at the Award Presentation Ceremony in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Director of the First Gold, Mr. Victor Tsang, said, “We are honoured to be awarded and thank all our partners and clients for their trust and support to further establish our leading position in the industry. We will continue to develop an outstanding reputation for client-centricity, providing the diversified investment products and superior investing experience for all investors.”

 “The Outstanding Brand Awards” was organized by the Economic Digest, a business magazine based in Hong Kong. The award aims to commend the brand building effort of the corporations and to encourage the enterprises in exploring new markets. The winners were selected by the judging panel encompassed specialists from professional organizations and the academic field as well as votes from the public. The selection was based on the brand reputation, public recognition and the promotional and marketing strategies performance of the brand.

First Gold Charity Fund has sponsored the "Spring Charity Walk for Children" organized by World Vision Hong Kong for three consecutive years. This year, World Vision Hong Kong continues its fundraising event in a brand new virtual way to overcome the geographic restrictions. Therefore, First Gold Charity Fund actively supported the new concept “Limitless Edition”, enrolling friends from all over the world to participate in this meaningful event such as Hong Kong, Taiwan. The nine-day event attracted more than 300 participants, giving a memorable and fruitful ending for the event.

In the Closing Ceremony and Prize Presentation, World Vision Hong Kong awarded a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Victor Tsang, the representative of the First Gold Charity Fund, commending the First Gold Charity Fund on actively supporting charitable events and helping the underprivileged communities under the COVID-19 pandemic. “Sometimes if we take the initiative and go one step further, it will not only bring warmth to those in need, but also act as a role model to others, just like our charity fund's vision that taking the lead to do good deeds," said Mr. Tsang.

Under coronavirus pandemic, event provided a more flexible way of participation. Participants could choose outdoors or indoors sports activities based on their personal preferences and circumstances. Although the activity method was different from the past, there was no hindrance to the participation and support from the warm-hearted persons. During the event, participants completed a target number of steps which was equivalent to six kilometers through different exercises to experience the life of Afghan children who have to walk long distances to fetch water every day. The funds raised from this event will support World Vision Hong Kong in providing water conservancy facilities, food security and livelihood improvement in Afghanistan, assisting the families and children who have lost their livelihoods and homes due to adverse environmental conditions to rebuild their lives.

As a charity for international relief and development work, World Vision Hong Kong makes good use of donations to bring positive and sustainable changes to children, families and communities living in poverty. Currently, over 100 regional development projects are supported by the child sponsorship program in more than 20 countries around the world, providing opportunities for more than 200,000 sponsored children to revamp their lives.

Established in 2016, First Gold Charity Fund adheres to the principle of leading society to help the underprivileged, by shouldering its social responsibility and caring for public welfare. With a strong belief in “It is more blessed to give than to receive” and the motto of “Sharing love, giving love, having love—To Be Love”, the Fund provides care to people in need and sows the seeds of love in every corner around the world.

On March 6, First Gold management led a team to go to Myanmar to have in-depth exchanges with representatives from local government authorities, top-level companies and well-known universities. The exchanges focusing on the development of the Myanmar derivatives trading market and sharing experience of the group development and outstanding achievements in financial industry over the past 40 years.

Earlier in the day, the representatives of First Gold attended the financial seminar at Yangon University of Economics and gave honorable speech to a hundred of finance post graduates. The seminar started with an opening speech delivered by Mr. Thet Htun Oo, Executive Senior Manager of the Yangon Stock Exchange. Also, numbers of prominent speakers joined the seminar from all over the world, including the United States, Dubai, Japan, Myanmar, Cambodia and Hong Kong in which the speakers can take the precious opportunity to discuss finance-related topics together.

During the seminar, the guest speakers shared their rich knowledge and industry experience, followed by a heated discussion on the global financial market trend. They also encouraged the audiences to bridge the gap of practical experience and theoretical knowledge. The audiences showed agreement and actively raised questions and comments during the interactive session. The representatives of First Gold stated particularly in his speech that, Myanmar economic environment has been rising day by day which demonstrating its huge potential. The presentation of the speech was so lively and has deeply attracted the audiences.
 
After that, First Gold, New World Financial Group, Cambodian Derivatives Exchange and Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar (“SECM”) have concluded a fruitful meeting to outline a strategic plan and roadmap on Myanmar finance market development. “With full support from Myanmar regulatory authorities, we are confident to make much headway for the derivatives market in the ASEAN, bridging to link up investments between Myanmar and other countries.” Said Mr. U Min Htike Aung, New World Financial Group Managing Director.

The representatives of First Gold pointed out that, this meeting has set a solid ground that further strengthened the cooperation with SECM to work on setting regulations and to introduce international trading standard for the market. He looks forward that the close cooperation between two parties would bring effective results to Myanmar financial market, and believed that the Myanmar derivatives market would develop rapidly in the near future.

First Gold always stays true to the belief that ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’ and strives to fulfill its corporate social responsibility. This year marks the tenth consecutive year where First Gold has received the ‘Caring Company’ Logo and Certificate and has been selected for the ‘10 Year Plus Caring Company’ award type. This award is a recognition for First Gold’s commitment to public welfare and charity over the past 10 years. It is meaningful as it reflects First Gold’s spirit and determination in caring for the community and socially vulnerable groups.

First Gold has always spared no effort in charitable work and has been striving to promote the development of local and international charity for a long time. Over the years, it has accumulated at least 20 charity partners, including World Vision, Orbis, Power of Love, Food Angel, Heifer Hong Kong, etc. At the same time, First Gold actively organizes and sponsors a variety of local and overseas charitable projects in different scales, including elderly visits, flag days, walkathons, charity sales, and promotion of environmental protection, etc.

Locally, to implement and promote the long-term development of charitable services, First Gold Charity Fund was established by First Gold to contribute to the society with the motto of 'Sharing love, giving love, having love—To Be Love'. For example, First Gold has sponsored and sent volunteers to participate in ‘Spring Charity Barefoot Walk for Children’, offering assistance to South Sudanese children and families in need. It has also co-organized the large-scale charitable project, 'Love for Parkinson's', with Hong Kong Parkinson's Disease Association.

Internationally, borders do not stop First Gold from striving to make contributions to communities and people in need and spreading love to all parts of the world. For instance, it became the title sponsors of the Australian 'Feel My Heart for Charity' fundraising dinner and the Cambodian LRDE 'Child Sponsorship Program', which embodies First Gold's spirit of caring for the world.

The First Gold 2020 Annual Dinner was held under the theme of "Green Oasis" on 17 January 2020 at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, Cambodia. The venue of the international event was packed with thousands of overjoyed guests across the world, including Italy, the United States, Spain, France, Australia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, China, Macau, Taiwan, etc.

The theme of this year’s annual dinner "Green Oasis" symbolizes that in the face of the challenging and unpredictable desert-like landscape of the market, the team still endeavors to provide customers with professional and reliable investment services, just like a fruit-bearing oasis. The Company's tenacity and resolute business philosophy are also implied in the metaphor. In the future, First Gold will continue to explore new opportunities and collaborate with major partners.

During the dinner, the guests attended were inspired by the "oasis" theme and dressed up in nature-inspired attire, which made the dinner blooming with colors. Cambodian cuisine was served for the night, while performances of folk dance were brought on the stage, with professional dancers presenting the traditional culture of Cambodia gracefully. In the speech, the management looked back on the company’s achievements over the past year and praised fellow colleagues for their contribution and hard work. The guests not only gathered together to enjoy a glamorous night, but also wished for the success of the annual dinner and the company’s business in the coming year, in the midst of the lavishly green venue teeming with New Year wishes.

Besides, Cambodian popular singer Sokun Nisa was also invited to perform. Her singing brought the event to life and to a climax. As always, the annual dinner has an award session, during which outstanding achievements of employees and teams in the past year are recognized and rewarded. The awards include "The Best Attendance Award", "The Industrious Champion Award", "The Best Team Spirit Award", "The Best Performance Award", "The Excellence in Improvement Award", "The Best Sales Growth Award" and "The Best Service Award". Honored and encouraged, winners and their teams pledged to continue their efforts in contributing to the company and its major customers.

In addition to the award session, there were also a table prize session and lucky draw. While every guest could bring home a table prize, the most anticipated lucky draw brought the event to another climax. With a total value of more than HK$500,000, the prizes include high-tech electronic products, luxury watches and jewelries, a 3-day round trip to Angkor Wat for 2 persons, cash awards and many other prizes as well.

Before the dinner came to an end, the management delivered a speech on stage, encouraging the company to carry forward its ambition to success and climb to another pinnacle in the coming year. The management then raised a toast to everyone and the event finally concluded in joyful ambience.

Christmas is an important holiday season of the year in Hong Kong. In anticipation of Christmas, First Gold held the Sing Along with First Gold Christmas Party 2019, bringing the management and fellow staff from various departments together to celebrate the festival and have a cheerful time.

At the party, First Gold management expressed that in recent years, First Gold had expanded its business across different countries and continued to enhance its leadership in the market. Looking forward, First Gold will still be based in Hong Kong, where every staff could go hand-in-hand and conquer uncharted territories and reach another pinnacle.

Subsequently, everyone was treated to an array of festive dishes and had much fun playing exciting party games. The venue was filled with laughter and joy. Talented colleagues brought the party to life with their incredible singing techniques and voice. When it finally came to the most anticipated session, the lucky draw, the party reached its climax. Elaborately selected prizes were given out to everyone who attended the joyous occasion with much anticipation and the party came to a successful conclusion.

On 5 December 2019, First Gold was invited by PT. Mentari Mulia Berjangka, an international online brokerage company in Jakarta, Indonesia to attend and give a speech at the “Indonesian Derivatives Reach International Market” Summit. The representative of First Gold and PT. Mentari Mulia Berjangka signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish formally a friendly partnership, as a symbol of mutual commitment in promoting the financial development of the market at home and abroad in Indonesia.

“Indonesian Derivatives Reach International Market” Summit, the first-ever large-scale international financial forum, was jointly organized by the world-renowned media CNN Indonesia and local financial enterprises. It attracted more than 800 distinguished guests from  government, business, and the professions, including Jerry Sambuaga, Deputy Minister of Trade, Indonesia; Sahudi,Head of Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (BAPPEBTI); S.Paulus Lumintang, President of Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX); H.E Mr. Sou Socheat, the Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC); Ms. Du LiQun, Professor of the Deputy Director of China Credit Research Center (CCRC) of Peking University; Mr. Hu ChengSheng, Deputy Director of CCRC of Peking University; Dr. Peter Kook, Chairman of Well & Well Financial Holdings Group; Dr. Sammy So, Chief Executive Officer of First Gold; Mr. Lawrence Kook and Ms. Nancy Chau, Directors of Cambodian Derivatives Exchange (CDX); Dr. Raymond Choi, Chairman of Prestige Homes Property. 

Dr. Sammy So, Chief Executive Officer of First Gold, pointed out in his speech that First Gold is widely recognized and respected by peers and investors for its leadership role in the financial services industry; while PT. Mentari Mulia Berjangka has been dedicated to providing an array of quality products and excellent services for years. The partnership based upon the shared vision in creating a two-way synergy and reciprocal relationship

by jointly developing modes of technical analysis, researching on the development of commodity markets and nurturing our future industry talents. It is believed that the cooperative working relationship can create a safe, fair and transparent investment environment for global investors, enhancing Indonesian investors' trading experience at an international level of excellence.

In his speech, Dr. Sammy So also  mentioned that Indonesia’s growth prospects are promising, and it is one of the world’s major emerging economies. The Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding marks the milestone with new beginning of the Indonesian derivations market. Also, both parties will work together and harness resources towards the exploration of  full potential of the market.

With remarkable economic development in recent years, Indonesia has become the rising star in Asia. As the country’s financial market structure gradually matures, its economic potential will be unveiled to the world. By continuously expanding into emerging market to capture great business opportunities in the near future, First Gold is determined to bring financial derivatives in Southeast Asian countries to the international market, so that global investors can enjoy quality financial investment experience.

With a long tradition of caring for the community, First Gold is committed to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility in supporting corporate events, spreading love and care throughout the society. In 2019, First Gold has been year participating in Dress Casual Day for eight consecutive years, organized by the Community Chest.

Dress Casual Day adopts different themes and activities every year. WEAR TO Go is the theme of this year, which is about delivering the message that simple and relaxing to dress casual for a worthy cause. Participants are invited to wear what they feel most comfortable in and do their part for the community. The funds raised are donated to more than 160 member social welfare agencies under Community Chest, reaching out more than 2.5 million beneficiaries. First Gold has consistently encouraged employees to participate in this event and wear favorite casual clothing to work, lending our helping hand to the under privilege, to share everyone's love to warm up more people's heart.

Moving forward, First Gold will continue to support the community and fulfill its corporate social responsibility as part of its key mission, also encourages all employees to participate in various charitable activities in order to creating a better future for Hong Kong.

On July 04, 2019, First Gold was honorably invited by New World Financial Group to share in a seminar titled “Golden Opportunity for Derivative Traders”. Over 70 participants attended the seminar, which took place at Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel, Myanmar.

In the seminar, Mr. Min Htike Aung and Mr. Kyaw Zin, Managing Director and General Manager of New World Financial Group respectively, introduced the history of the ambitious New World Financial Group and declared the firm’s commitment in bringing sunlight and success catalysts to Myanmar’s potential derivatives market in the future.

Following its initial meetings with New World Financial Group, First Gold has put lots of efforts into the collaboration and believed it can create a wealth of positive results after laying the groundwork for Cambodia’s first-ever derivatives market in line with the hard work of SECC.

Being in the financial industry for over 20 years, First Gold Management has educated plenty of investors about trading know-how, encouraging them to accumulate their trading experience and making their financial plans.