HAMS Endorsement Statement:
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide (HK) Ltd

In our role as communications consultants, Edelman believes in the importance of transparency and is committed to clarity of communications to all stakeholders. Edelman supports the HAMS proposal and the ongoing development of Hong Kong as a major financial centre.

A leader in public relations for almost 50 years, Edelman Public Relations Worldwide is a global communications firm with capabilities in all facets of public relations. With offices in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, and a staff of more than 2000, Edelman is the largest independent public relations agency in the world and the sixth largest overall.

We offer clients comprehensive communications and marketing programs that reflect our understanding of the financial services industry, global capital markets, and the financial press. Our creative results-oriented programs target clients' key audience and stakeholder groups including the media, clients and customers, key influentials, shareholders and employees.

Edelman's Financial Services Practice offers a global approach to the financial industry coupled with sensitivity to local market nuances. We are positioned in leading financial and capital markets around the world including, New York, San Francisco, London, and Hong Kong.

Our diversified client base includes: investment banking/securities brokerage; insurance; asset management; financial service technology providers; online brokerage; private banking; private equity; and mutual funds.