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Women-led and operated luxury TWG teahouse opens @ Yorkdale

6/27/2022

 
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Jacqueline Liu (刘欣), Rosaly Wei and Vivian Zheng
o you prefer a cup of aromatic French Earl Grey for your afternoon business tea? Or, perhaps, you are in the mood for playful Golden Monkey Jasmine or Emperor Pu-Erh flavor would strike your fancy? 
  Last week TWG Tea a Singaporean luxury teahouse brand and a namesake of the finest artisanal tea in the world, finally opened its first location in GTA. Estalished over a decade ago, TWG is recognized globally for its high quality ethically harvested, single-estate full-leaf teas, decadent selection of rare tea blends and sophisticated opulence of its stores.
  TWG Tea Yorkdale is a women-led company, opened by the three business partners: Vivian Zheng, Rosaly Wei and Jacqueline Liu. Each of the co-owners is an accomplished professional and a savvy investor in her own right. 
  Rosaly Wei is the franchisor of TWG Tea in North America, who owns and operates the TWG store in Vancouver since late 2016.  ​ ​
Vivian Zheng of PEO Leadership brings over 25 years of experience as an executive, business owner, entrepreneur, developer and consultant in Commercial Real Estate and Finance. She’s led investment and M&A teams in many regions of the world, from Columbia gold mining to the Silicon Valley medical sector, to the AIM and TMX Venture listings. Vivian is the founder and president of First Land Management since 2003. In addition to TWG Tea project, Vivian has been developing commercial properties and entered residential development since 2014.​ ​
Jacqueline Liu
(Chinese name: 刘欣) is a famous Chinese actress, the winner of the “Hundred Flowers Awards” in the Best Actress category for her starring role in the movie "Matchmaker", a beautiful musical feature film based on the "The Story of the West Chamber" by Wang Shifu. She is known for her enchanting performances in many cinematic masterpieces, such as “The Golden Lock”, a historical drama story placed at end of the Qing Dynasty, "Into Glory", "The Day I Left Lei Feng", "Distant Marriage" and other movies.
At the much anticipated TWG’s grand opening launch party, some celebrities and well-known Toronto business personalities and investors were seen among the gathering of guests. 
  Feng Shao (Chinese name: 邵峰), the award winning Chinese actor, whose name graces the top 30 of the Forbes China Celebrity 100 List was seen at the event. Robert Fotheringham, CEO and President of the well-known international private equity and consulting boutique firm, Fotheringham&Fang Group, which broad mandate includes proptech, real estate and fintech, and a Member of the Board of Director of RIFO Holding Group and Hunter Milborne, best known as the “Dean of Condos”, one of North America's leading real estate entrepreneurs, the Founder and CEO of Milborne Group and the Host of the Property Show, and Leon Goren, the prominent Owner, President and CEO of the PEO Leadership, and the Toronto Chair of TIGER 21 exclusive peer membership group of high net worth entrepreneurs, investors and executives, were in attendance.
  Guests were welcomed into the elegant yet stylishly chic TWG Tea Boutique which showcases over 1000+ varieties of loose leaf teas, gift sets and accessories.​ ​ 
After checking out the exquisite interior of the store, everyone enjoyed the glitzy after party where exclusive TWG Champaign & Tea and cocktails (made with the finest artisan teas) were flowing and food was a plenty.​
​The TWG Tea Yorkdale opened its first GTA branch with the distinct style and sophistication which have long become the staples of the brand.
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Left to right: Jacqueline Liu, Hunter Milborne, Vivian Zheng, Rosaly Wei, Leon Goren
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Robert Fotheringham, Vivian Zheng, Jacqeline Liu and Feng Shao
TWG @ Yorkdale
Tierry Lambert for Fotheringham&Fang Group, 2022

CCRPA Real Estate Investment Association 16th Charity Awards Ceremony 2022

5/29/2022

 
​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.

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Warmest wishes for a happy Holiday Season!

12/23/2021

 
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BEE Mortgage partnered with Verico Canada

9/10/2020

 
BEE Mortgage Inc., a tech savvy full-service brokerage which operates on an advanced Proptech platform, joined its forces with Canada’s most respected VERICO Canada network. BEE Mortgage Inc. is operating on the RIFO platform, which includes dedicated real estate brokers, legal advisors, homes improvement services, that complete thousands of transactions from west to east coast of Canada every year. This partnership is a significant milestone for BEE Finance Group Inc., a rapidly growing Canadian financial technology services company which owns BEE Mortgage Inc. 

“We are pleased to welcome Bee Mortgage Inc. to the VERICO network. Principal Broker and Chief Compliance Officer, Howard Brand, under the leadership of Charles Jiang, Chair and CEO, will be a force within the industry.  VERICO’s business model was especially attractive to their leadership team as it allows them to continue to build their brand, their way while leveraging the tools and expertise available to the licensees within the network,” says W. Mark Squire, President of VERICO Canada.

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RIFO Mobile App - Smart Prop Tech Platform for Real Estate Transactions

5/26/2020

 
​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.

RIFO Awards Ceremony "Integrating dreams, winning the future" 2019

11/20/2019

 
On November 17, 2019, RIFO Holding Group and its strategic partners held its RIFO Awards & Dinner Gala at the Hilton Hotel. The glittering soiree marked a successful start to a Festive Winter Holiday season. Thousands of guests flocked together to participate in this elegant grand affair, which is hosted annually to create networking opportunities and promote cooperation between business partners, brokers and clients, as well as to reward the hard work of all real estate and financial sector contributors to the great milestones achieved in 2019. The fete was attended by representatives of RIFO Holding Group Board of Directors, Queen Financial Group, BEE Finance, major banks, as well as property developers and media outlets. The famed “RIFO Luxury Housing Fair” attracted countless spectators who enjoyed fiery dancing and opera singing performances, lucky draws, luxury cars show, and professional insights covering the real estate financing industry.   
Sources: EasyMedia Canada; Dushi Singtao Media; CROC Media ​

HK Tourism Board in Canada predicts a Luckee Year 2018 Ahead

2/22/2018

 
Hong Kong Tourism Board in Canada is anticipating of a lucky Year of the Dog with the launch of a new Hong Kong - Canada travel marketing campaign and other initiatives.
On February 22, the HKTB was joined by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) for its annual Chinese New Year reception, held this year at Soho's Luckee by Susur Lee in downtown Toronto. The event included an appearance by the celebrity chef himself, who prepared a dish with a little help from the HKTB’s Canadian Director Michael Lim and HKETO Director Kathy Chan.   
​In her welcoming remarks, Director Kathy Chan, updated guests on the  economic performance of Hong Kong in 2017 and stressed that  the city continued to prosper under the “one country, two systems” principle. "Hong Kong has been crowned as the world’s freest economy for 24 consecutive years by the United States' Heritage Foundation. We also continued to top the Fraser Institute’s World Economic Freedom Index every year since its first report in 1995," Miss Chan said.
Miss Chan highlighted that Hong Kong is working to introduce a two-tier profits tax system, which will enhance Hong Kong’s attractiveness as a premier place to do business.  Specifically, the corporate profits tax rate for the first HK$2 million profits (around CAD$300,000) will be halved from 16.5% to 8.25% and Hong Kong aims to implement this new tax rate within 2018. 
HKETO Director Kathy Chan at Luckee New Year Reception 2018
Director Kathy Chan at HKTB/HKETO Chinese New Year Reception 2018. Source: HKETO
Chef Susur Lee with Kathy Chan at HKTB New Year Reception 2018
Kathy Chan of HKETO and Susur Lee cooking up a storm at Luckee. Source: HKETO

CEO Robert Fotheringham speaks at the Gowling reception 2018

2/5/2018

 
Tom Timmins Partner Gowling WLG speech at Lunar New Year Reception
Tom Timmins, Partner at Gowling WLG, Head of China Practice
Robert Fotheringham CEO remarks at Gowling WLG New Year Reception 2018
Robert Fotheringham delivered Belt & Road remarks at Gowling Reception 2018
Gowling WLG New Year Reception 2018
Gowling WLG New Year Reception 2018
Gowling WLG, Toronto office, hosted a Chinese  New Year Reception that welcomed some 150 clients and representatives of Hong Kong Canada Business Association, China Canada Business Council, Hong Kong Trade Council and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The event attracted investment managers, private equity deal-makers and service providers from Canada and China.

HKCBA toronto chinese new year ball

2/2/2018

 
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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!
Be in the Know
  • 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.

Asian Financial Forum 2018

1/16/2018

 
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.
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Robert Smith taking FinTech and Innovation

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HKTDC business Seminar : Succeeding in Asia and Beyond

10/19/2017

 
HKTDC Toronto Business Seminar
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.

Hong Kong 20th anniversary gala in toronto

6/20/2017

 
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. 

Convocation Ceremony at the University of Toronto

6/6/2017

 
Robert Fotheringham joined David Peterson, Chancellor of University of Toronto and UofT Team as a  Special Guest Speaker
Robert Fotheringham joined David Peterson, Chancellor of University of Toronto and UofT Team as a Special Guest Speaker
Hon. David Peterson, Chancellor of UofT welcomes Robert Fotheringham as a Convocation Guest Speaker
Hon. David Peterson, Chancellor of UofT welcomes Robert Fotheringham as a Convocation Guest Speaker
Honorable David Peterson, Chancellor of University of Toronto with Robert Fotheringham
Honorable David Peterson, Chancellor of University of Toronto with Robert Fotheringham
Robert Fotheringham delivers Convocation Speech at University of Toronto
Robert Fotheringham delivers Convocation Address for graduates of Commerce & Management Faculty at University of Toronto
The Commerce & Management Faculty Convocation  Ceremony
UofT Commerce & Management Faculty Convocation Ceremony
Robert Fotheringham delivers the Convocation Address at University of Toronto Robert Fotheringham delivers Convocation Address at University of Toronto


 The University of Toronto Scarborough rings the opening bell of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TMX)
 - Source: UofT News 

riding in the year of the rooster with HKCBA! 

2/7/2017

 
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The prestigious 2017 HKCBA Toronto Chinese New Year Ball welcomed over 500 honorary guests and members for the fun-filled celebration of the Lunar Year of the Rooster. Incredible success and stylish entertainment! Kung Hei Fat Choi!
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Fotheringham&Fang Group is a Major Sponsor of the HKCBA Annual Chinese New Year Ball events.

Robert M. Fotheringham appointed first vice president of Hong Kong Canada Business Association

1/2/2017

 
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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.

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F&F Group Returns as a Sponsor for the 33RD Annual HKCBA Toronto Chinese New Year Ball!

11/23/2016

 
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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! 

Canadian institute of mining luncheon

11/17/2016

 
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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.


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Canadian Trade Mission to Inaugural "Belt and Road Summit" in Hong Kong 

11/10/2016

 
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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.
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China Mining Investment Symposium 2016 

11/9/2016

 
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Mr. Dongshang Lu, Vice Chairman of China Mining Association, Mr. Robert Kwauk Chief Representative & Partner, Beijing Blake, Ms. Maya Stano Partner in Gowlings LLP, Mr. Peter Zhang Counsel in the Toronto office of Gowlings LLP, Mr. George Gao President of Beijing Mining Exchange, Mr. Tony Guo, Chairman for the Association of Chinese Canadian Mining Professionals in Canada, Mr. Dan Colton Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP., Mr. Naishun Liu President and Chaiman of Canadian Dehua International Mines Group Inc.
China Mining Investment Symposium 2016 and Round-table Discussion, co-organized by Canada China Chamber of Commerce and China Mining Association with the support of Beijing International Mining City, were held on March 7 in Toronto during PDAC. Mr. Xiang Xia, Economic and Commercial Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy, and Mr. Dongshang Lu, Vice Chairman of China Mining Association delivered the keynote speeches.
More than 230 delegates participated in this event, which was followed by special guest reception and dinner. 
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Mr. George Gao, President of Beijing Mining Exchange addresses the audience during Investment Know-how & Investment Project Determination session
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FFG celebrates the Year of the Monkey in style at the HKCBA 32nd Annual New Year Ball 

11/7/2016

 
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Wonderful evening in the company of our dear friends: HKCBA family, Black Swan Dexteritas Inc., CIBC World Markets, Cannacord Genuity, RBC Dexia, Red Fortress Trading and Telemetrics!
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Fotheringham & Fang group sponsors the HKCBA 18th Annual Golf Tournament at the Mandarin Golf & Country Club

10/28/2015

 
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Fotheringham & Fang Group participates in Think Asia, Think Hong Kong Symposium 

6/8/2015

 
by Alexander Chechyotenko
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The Honorable Ed Fast, Canadian Minister of International Trade, and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of HKTDC, sign an agreement to promote increased bilateral commercial activity between Hong Kong and Canada at the Symposium
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The largest-ever Hong Kong promotional event in Canada took place on Monday, June 8 in Toronto. More than 1,500 business people from across Canada participated in the  "Think Asia, Think Hong Kong" symposium, which was organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in Toronto.
The even featured a number of prominent business leaders and government officials from Canada and China. ​

Please visit: 
think ASIA, think HONG KONG 
for more information about this and future events.


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Robert M. Fotheringham presents Colonel Chris Hadfield with the award for Distinguished Service to Canada

11/15/2014

 
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Robert M. Fotheringham, CEO and Colonel Chris Hadfield, Canadian Astronaut
On June 20, 2014, Robert M. Fotheringham, Founding Partner of Fotheringham & Fang, presented the Award for Distinguished Service to Canada to Colonel Christopher Hadfield, the legendary astronaut and the first Canadian to walk in space, on behalf of Canada Russia Business Council at a private ceremony during the Toronto International Book Fair in Toronto. ​
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Colonel Christopher Hadfield private meeting with Robert M. Fotheringham
Read more: Biography of Chris Hadfield
Read more: Kickass Canadians - Col. Chris Hadfield, astronaut-educator-explorer-musician-engineer-reality star
Read more: Toldo Pops: Chris Hadfield with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra


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