In the News: HKEX ESG Standards; AML/CFT Measures; and More Hukou Reforms

April 19, 2021 | BY

Vincent Chow

HKEX proposes stricter ESG, corporate governance disclosures and standards; PBOC tightens rules surrounding anti-money laundering, terrorist financing efforts by financial institutions; and NDRC furthers Hukou reform with latest directive

Hong Kong Stock Exchange mulling stricter ESG standards for issuers

The Hong Kong bourse is proposing to strengthen corporate governance standards with a focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards. On April 16, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) published a consultation paper outlining proposed enhancements to its Corporate Governance Code and related amendments to its Listing Rules. The deadline for submitting feedback for the consultation is June 18.

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