Hong Kong Regulations

THE HONG KONG ASSOCIATION OF BANKS BY-LAWS - BYLAW 29

Closure of register before a general meeting

(1) The register of designations shall close 48 hours before a general meeting
is held, and shall re-open at the conclusion of such meeting.

(2) The Secretary shall bring to every general meeting of the Association the
register of designations and before the start of every such meeting the
Secretary shall use his best endeavours to ensure that persons present to
represent members are in accordance with the register of designations.

(3) Accidental irregularity in the representation of a member at a general
meeting or at a meeting of the Committee shall not invalidate the proceedings
or any resolution passed thereat.