The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute

Ms. Teresa Ko BBS JP FCG HKFCG, Senior Partner and Hong Kong and China Chairman at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, will deliver a talk on ‘Asserting compliance with ISSB standards - what this means to issuers in Hong Kong’ at our Climate-related Disclosure Update Seminar on 31 July 2024. Register now and secure your spot to gain valuable insights. 📌 To join the seminar, please register at: Physical (limited seats): https://lnkd.in/g3dMt5Aa Online: https://lnkd.in/gMzqEufi #HKCGI #ESGSeminar #ClimateDisclosure #SustainabilityGovernance #ClimateChangeUpdate

Immediately prior to the launch of HKCGI Sustainability Governance Academy, we will be holding the Climate-related Disclosure Update Seminar. Register now, so that you don’t miss out on the wealth of knowledge and expertise on show. Alongside Ms. Teresa Ko BBS JP FCG HKCFCG and Ms. Kelly Lee’s individual talks, we have an exciting panel discussion in the line-up, featuring distinguished speakers, including:   🎤 Moderator: Mr. David Simmonds FCG HKFCG | CLP, Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Governance Officer   🗣️ Panellists: Ms. Edith Shih FCG(CS, CGP) HKFCG(CS, CGP)(PE) | CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, Executive Director and Company Secretary Ms. Gill Meller FCG HKFCG(PE) | MTR, Legal and Governance Director Ms. Kelly Lee | Policy and Secretariat Services, Listing, HKEX Senior Vice President Ms. Teresa Ko BBS JP FCG HKFCG | Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s China Chairman    📌 To join the seminar, please register at: Physical (limited seats): https://lnkd.in/g3dMt5Aa Online: https://lnkd.in/gMzqEufi   #ESGSeminar #ClimateDisclosure #SustainabilityGovernance #ClimateChangeUpdate

📢 Introducing the Advisory Board of HKCGI Sustainability Governance Academy! Bringing together a group of experienced governance professionals, ESG experts and industry leaders, the Academy is proud to announce its distinguished Advisory Board members: Mr. David Simmonds FCG HKFCG | CLP, Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Governance Officer Ms. Edith Shih FCG(CS, CGP) HKFCG(CS, CGP)(PE) | CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, Executive Director and Company Secretary Mr. Ernest Lee HKFCG(PE) | Deloitte China, Technical Partner Ms. Gill Meller FCG HKFCG(PE) | MTR, Legal and Governance Director Ms. Pru Bennett | Brunswick Group, Partner Ms. Teresa Ko BBS JP FCG HKFCG | Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s China Chairman Under their leadership, the Academy will become a home for Sustainability Professionals and a platform for sustainability governance training, providing a forum for like-minded individuals to shape sustainability principles and practices, and to address sustainability and ESG concerns in HK, Chinese mainland and beyond.  📌 To learn more about the Academy, visit https://lnkd.in/gNAU8-Sk 📌 To join the upcoming seminar on 31 July 2024, please register at: Physical (limited seats): https://lnkd.in/g3dMt5Aa Online: https://lnkd.in/gMzqEufi #HKCGI #SustainabilityGovernance #ESG #AcademyLaunch #Networking #CareerDevelopment

📢 Mark your calendars... ...for 31 July 2024 when HKCGI Sustainability Governance Academy will be launched! 🎉 The first of its kind, the Academy will be a platform for sustainability governance training, providing a forum for like-minded individuals to shape sustainability principles and practices, and addressing sustainability and ESG concerns in HK, the Chinese mainland and beyond. As we gear up to the launch, we are honoured to receive the following message from Ms. Julia Leung, CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC): 💬 “Congratulations to HKCGI on launching the Sustainability Governance Academy with a vision to promote the sharing of best practices and experiences. Hong Kong stands to benefit from this new platform through enhanced expertise and leadership in sustainable finance. The strategic decision to integrate sustainability considerations into business operations requires a strong commitment to creating long-term value. Company secretaries and sustainability professionals play critical roles in corporations and therefore in unlocking opportunities for sustainable business development.” Prior to the Academy launch, we will be holding the Climate-related Disclosure Update Seminar, where esteemed speakers will engage in insightful discussions on ESG, sustainability governance, and reporting. Thank you to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) for being our venue sponsor for this exceptional event. Stay tuned to our social media platforms as we reveal the lineup of featured speakers in the days to come! 🎙️✨ 📌 To learn more about the Academy, visit https://lnkd.in/gC38kZ5C 📌 Register now and secure your spot: Physical (limited seats): https://lnkd.in/g3dMt5Aa Online: https://lnkd.in/gMzqEufi #HKCGI #SustainabilityGovernance #ESG #AcademyLaunch #Networking #CareerDevelopment

Listing Rules Foundation Course   This seminar is a must-attend for directors, senior management and governance professionals to stay compliant and up-to-date on Chapter 14 of HKEX Listing Rules.   Speakers from HKEX , Patrick Yu, Stephenie Fung, Anna Chow will explain with practical case studies covering topics on: ·      Types of notifiable transactions, what are the exceptions? ·      What is a deemed disposal? ·      When does a JV constitute an acquisition, and when does it not? ·      Financial assistance (money lending) – avoiding pitfalls ·      Aggregation and alternative size test   Legal and governance professional practitioners Michael Ling, Tommy Tam and Polly Wong will share their insights in a panel discussion.   Register now: Physical: https://lnkd.in/g7h7NsFv Online: https://lnkd.in/g9KZ9n_V #HongkongListing #ComplianceTraining #CorporateGovernance #listingrules  

Enrolment for the CG Paper Competition and Presentation Awards 2024 is currently open. This year’s theme for HKCGI’s CG Paper Competition and Presentation Awards is: “Overcoming Governance Obstacles in NGO Administration”. We look forward to reading the insightful views of the six finalist teams and watching their presentations on 7 September 2024. Please visit the Institute's website at https://lnkd.in/gPEq8-Dv for more information. #hkcgi #governance #awards #share #SAP #learning #students

🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟 We've just released a groundbreaking survey on retirement age in Hong Kong! 🎉 Our Deputy CEO, Mohan Datwani, led this insightful report advocating for a #65Plus retirement age and a managed succession plan. The South China Morning Post SCMP even covered it, along with an editorial quoting HKCGI President David Simmonds (embedded below). 📰 Senior talent management is crucial for effective governance. Let's start a conversation—like, share, and comment your thoughts below! We can't wait to hear from you. 🗣️   1️⃣ SCMP editorial (also embedded below): https://lnkd.in/gArs9jU8 2️⃣ "Retirement Age & A Managed Process": https://lnkd.in/gYV_ck_J 3️⃣ SCMP's coverage of report: https://lnkd.in/ghsWiFNk #HKCGI #SouthChinaMorningPost #SCMP

【CGQP November 2024 Exams are open for online enrolment!】 Don’t miss the chance to attain one of your significant achievements in 2024! The Institute students can enrol online for the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP) November 2024 Exams now. Follow the link below for the examinations’ schedules: https://lnkd.in/gpTgGAiG. You may also enrol for the Examination Technique Workshops to prepare for your upcoming examinations. Stay tuned for the updates at: https://lnkd.in/g7KhW5Dh. #HKCGI #TheHongKongCharteredGovernanceInstitute #CGQPExaminations #Enrolment

On 31 July 2024, the Institute will launch the HKCGI Sustainability Governance Academy, the first of its kind in Hong Kong. For a preview, check out the SCMP article, written by Martin Choi, CESGA® which features HKCGI President David Simmonds and CEO Ellie Pang FCG HKFCG. Learn more about our ESG Reporting Certification course and how we are building a home for sustainability governance professionals. We hope you'll join us to shape the future of sustainability governance. Please like, share and comment - we'd love to hear your thoughts. #HKCGI #SustainabilityGovernance #SustainabilityGovernanceAcademy #ESG #SouthChinaMorningPost #SCMP

🌟 Excited to announce the 14th Biennial Corporate Governance Conference by the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute on 20 September 2024 (Friday) at the JW Marriot, Hong Kong. Join us for insightful discussions on emerging governance issues, regulatory responses, and evolving practices. We're honoured to have Mr Carlson Tong GBS JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), as our Guest of Honour, alongside other distinguished speakers. This hybrid event is tailored for governance professionals, directors, managers, investors and advisors across sectors. Don't miss out on gaining valuable insights for navigating modern governance complexities. Mark your calendars, and join us on the day to expand your knowledge while networking with industry experts. See you there! For more details, please visit: cgc.hkcgi.org.hk #CorporateGovernance #HKCGI #GovernanceProfessionals #Conference2024