It was an exceptional day at the ArcStone Kingswood Growth Summit 2024, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto on September 26, 2024. This inaugural event united business leaders and dealmakers from across the capital markets. Executives from both private and public companies, alongside investors, lawyers, and investment bankers, represented over 35 corporations, including prominent Bay Street figures, gathered to network, share ideas and learn.

Rob Fotheringham participated in the "Intro to FinTech & Tech Company Presentations & Panel Discussion," where the focus was on sharing invaluable insights into emerging trends and innovative strategies.
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The Summit was dynamic and expertly organized, offering an outstanding platform for strengthening relationships, discovering potential collaborations, and identifying new opportunities for growth and investment.

On July 23, 2024, Fotheringham&Fang Group CEO Rob Fotheringham attended a private reception hosted by Avion Realty, where he had the opportunity to meet The Honorable Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the candidate for Prime Minister of Canada.

The event, organized by Avion Realty’s Owner and Broker of Record, Jingyi (Jay) Xu, brought together key figures from the real estate industry and the broader community to hear firsthand from Pierre Poilievre about his vision for Canada’s future.

Pierre Poilievre, a stalwart champion of free markets and limited government, outlined his platform, which emphasizes reducing taxes, controlling violent crime, and ensuring housing affordability. His commitment to prudent government spending and personal responsibility resonated strongly with those in attendance, many of whom share his belief in the importance of a government that serves its citizens, not the other way around.

Rob Fotheringham’s participation in this event underscores Fotheringham&Fang Group’s commitment to staying engaged with key political developments that impact the real estate industry. As a leader in the field, Fotheringham&Fang Group recognizes the importance of advocating for policies that support freedom, economic growth, and affordable housing—issues that are central to Pierre Poilievre’s campaign.

Avion Realty, the event host, is known for its innovative approach to real estate in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). With a unique Online-to-Offline (OTO) business model and a focus on exceptional client experiences, Avion Realty continues to set the standard in both residential and commercial real estate. Their comprehensive services include everything from property management to land acquisition and development consultation.
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As the political landscape in Canada evolves, the real estate industry remains deeply invested in the policies that will shape the future. Events like this reception offer a critical opportunity for industry leaders to engage with political figures and ensure that their voices are heard.

​Fotheringham & Fang Group Inc. team led by CEO Robert Fotheringham had the pleasure of attending an enlightening evening with Frank Stronach, hosted by Mr. Christopher MacLeod, Founding Partner and Co-Chair, Cross-Border and Business Litigation Groups, Cambridge LLP in their Toronto office. The event was a fantastic opportunity to hear first hand how one of Canada’s legendary business successes would tackle the challenges facing our nation. Government, taxation, a fair enterprise, and interestingly, organic food, were all in focus. Mr. Stronach is the Founder of Magna International and the Founder and CEO of Stronach International. He continues to work passionately and build on his new and exciting ideas.

Mr. Stronach’s personal story is amazing on its own. A young immigrant, starting on his own in a one-man tool and die shop in a rented garage, going on to building that small business into one of the world’s largest automotive companies with 180,000 employees, at 448 manufacturing and R&D centers in 29 counties around the world. Incredible. And he told us how he did it. However, he isn’t done creating.
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Mr. Stronach made available copies of his blueprint for rebuilding the economic engines of Canada. (How fitting a reference for one of the world’s leading auto parts manufacturers.) The plan titled “Regenerate Canada” was a call to join this grassroots movement. It centers on a 7-Point Program of core principles that will help Canada to get back on the path of prosperity and leave future generations with a legacy that they can build on. It is a must read.
Copies of the 7-Point Program and more information about the Stronach Foundation for Economic Rights: A Coalition of Concerned Citizens can be found at their website, Economiccharter.ca. Anthony Furey serves as the Foundation’s Executive Director.

Fotheringham & Fang Group stepped in as one of the event sponsors for the 27th Chris Li Classic Golf Tournament to support fundraising efforts for AbilityOnline, a social network platform that strives to remove social barriers and reduce the stigma associated with being different, increasing self-esteem and self-confidence in children, youth and young adults with disabilities. AbilityOnline aims to promote independence and a better quality of life with learning and skills development, and promotes respect, acceptance, and inclusion. All proceeds from this year's Chris Li Classic Golf Tournament will be donated to AbilityOnline.

​The CCRPA Charity Awards Gala was successfully held at Hilton Markham Suites Conference Centre on May 29. As one of the most important and influential events, this "Oscar Party in the Real Estate Industry" can be best described as a gathering of real estate top agents, property developers, real estate investors and the like. Real estate professionals from hundreds of real estate, finance and related companies gathered together to strengthen the industry network, review the peer accomplishments and to create a solid foundation for the future Canadian real estate markets prosperity. This party was the first offline award ceremony of the Real Estate General Chamber of Commerce since the epidemic in March 2020. 

Over 600 guests from various industries including Toronto's real estate, finance and media representatives attended the ceremony.

​RIFO uses prop technology as the core driving force to innovate the traditional real estate sales business in a disruptive business model. By enhancing the efficiency of the industrial chain, it provides home-centered products. RIFO has teamed up with more than 20 outstanding strategic partners in the fields of capital, technology, real estate transactions, settlement services, and real estate finance. 
Taking "Let everyone have a house and a home" as the corporate vision, we are committed to building RIFO into the world's largest real estate settlement ecological mobile trading platform.

Ring in the Chinese New Year with #HKCBA Toronto, and party the night away while enjoying sumptuous bites, 5 course gourmet dinner and drinks. The best live bands, celebrity host and MC Theresa Kruze will make HKCBA Chinese New Year unforgettable grand affair for you and your guests. Lots of valuable prizes and, as every year, lots of fun!

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• Champagne and Dim Sum Reception with Traditional Chinese Games
• Traditional Lion Dance
• Our special fusion dinner - combining the best from the East and the West
• Returning to the Stage Celebrity Host and MC Theresa Kruze; a Canadian Broadcaster, Producer, Best Selling Author, Actress and Singer
• Michael Vierira Band
• Lucky and Table Draws
• Silent Auctions 
• Grand Prize Draw - two Premium Economy tickets Toronto-Hong Kong return courtesy of Cathay Pacific

*Fotheringham&Fang Group is a returning Band Sponsor and a Corporate Partner of HKCBA CNY Ball.

More than 3,000 financial policymakers, financial elites and business leaders attended the two-day 11th Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong.
​AFF 2018 was held under the theme "Steering Growth and Pioneering Innovation: Asia and Beyond," which examined the latest economic trends, industries with the greatest growth potential and investment opportunities presented by technology and innovation. More than 670 one-on-one meetings were arranged during the AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session, to help participants explore business and investment opportunities.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office organised a business seminar bringing together businesses, industry leaders and Government representatives from across Canada and Hong Kong to share how Canadian companies can tap into the vast opportunities presented by the rapid-growing Asia market through Hong Kong at the event.

July 1, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to China and and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Hong Kong Business Association hosted a Gala Dinner at the Fairmont Royal York to celebrate the occasion. Over 200 distinguished guests attended the event and enjoyed the festivities. HK20 Gala Dinner Toronto 

Since its return to China, the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy have been successfully implemented in Hong Kong.  The 20th anniversary of the return to China is a significant milestone in the history of the Hong Kong. To share the joy of the 20th anniversary with the whole community, Hong Kong has joined hands with different sectors to organize a wide variety of celebrations under the theme of "Together • Progress • Opportunity" which speaks about their vision of tomorrow. 

Robert M. Fotheringham was appointed First Vice President of the HKCBA, GTA Chapter. Robert has served on the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Canada Business Association since October 22, 2015.
​The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA), one of the largest bi-lateral trade association in Canada, has more than 1,000 members in 8 active Sections in major cities (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax - and Representatives in Hong Kong, Regina Saskatchewan and London Ontario – together with strong dynamic connections to 33 similar trade groups in 24 countries around the world through the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (FHKBAW).
HKCBA exists to encourage two-way trade between Canada and Hong Kong, and through Hong Kong to the rest of China and Asia, and to provide a forum for discussion of trade issues involving Hong Kong and Canada, and to promote policies - by both governments - that will lead to expanded trade and closer ties between the two. It does this by sponsoring meetings and professional presentations on topics of interest, leading trade delegations, and by organizing cultural exchanges.

Dear Friends! 
With holidays upon us, we would like to extend our invitation to join the Hong Kong Canada Business Association in celebrating the Year of the Rooster! Our festivities will include:

• Champagne reception with traditional Chinese games
• New dance performance 
• Our special sit down fusion dinner, combining the best from the East and the West
• Musical performance by the Michael Vieira Band
• Ballroom dancing, Lucky draw and table prizes
• Silent auction
• Unlimited fun!

Each year, over 500 of distinguished guests attend our festive event, representing top Canadian and international financial institutions, government officials, delegates of major business and trade associations, political party leaders and famous artists and athletes.
Participation serves to strengthen and promote important bilateral relations between Hong Kong and Canada. Additionally, it provides valuable exposure to an important market segment represented by our HKCBA members and their clients, friends and business associates. 
 
We look forward to celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Rooster with you! 

Fotheringham&Fang Group's executive team attended the Canadian Institute of Mining Toronto Luncheon, hosted by the venerable National Club. The event's topic, Changing Landscape in the Mining Industry – How to Manage the Business and Projects in Uncertain Times, provided engaging and thought-provoking insights into the global mining industry's challenging situation, saddled with lower demand, lower commodity prices, and increased business and geopolitical risks. In the wake of Fukushima incident, the uranium industry, in particular, has been hit hard, with persistent oversupply and very low uranium prices, despite the aggressive building of new capacity in China and other parts of the world, and a brighter long-term outlook.

Hong Kong hosted the inaugural Belt and Road Summit on 18 May to explore business opportunities presented to the world by the Belt and Road Initiative. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, more than 20 senior government ministers from countries located along the Belt and Road routes as well as business leaders from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, ASEAN, Europe and other regions spoke at the summit, sharing insights from a wide range of perspectives. The high-level event welcomed more than 2,400 participants, including investors, project owners and services professionals.