Law & More: Episode 11 – Victor Apps

Hong Kong, 7 February 2022: We’re delighted to publish the latest episode of our Law & More podcast. This time, our Senior Partner Colin Cohen speaks with Victor Apps, Chairman of the Business and Professionals Federation of Hong Kong and formerly a senior insurance executive and member of the Election Committee.

Victor looks back on his career and also addresses two issues on which he and the Federation have been particularly vocal, the Mandatory Provident Fund and poverty in Hong Kong. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to Law & More on your favourite podcasting app.

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