Glass Lewis Submits Response to HKEX Consultation on Governance Code Enhancements

August 14, 2024
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By
Thao Le

Glass Lewis has submitted its response to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong's consultation on enhancements to the Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules. Key proposals relate to:

  • Board effectiveness improvements;
  • Strengthening board independence;
  • Promoting diversity;
  • Enhancing risk management and internal controls; and
  • Better capital management.

Changes resulting from the consultation are expected to be implemented for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2025, with certain proposals subject to a 3-year transition period. You can read our full response here: [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][fusion_button link="http://www.glasslewis.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CP_GL-Response_HKEXAug24.pdf" color="default" size="" stretch="" type="" shape="" target="_blank" title="" gradient_colors="|" gradient_hover_colors="|" accent_color="" accent_hover_color="" bevel_color="" border_width="" icon="fa-download" icon_position="right" icon_divider="yes" modal="" animation_type="0" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="1" alignment="" class="" id=""]Download[/fusion_button][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]