As one of the world’s major exchange groups, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is Hong Kong’s front-line regulator of listed companies as well as the preferred global trading conduit for China-related investments in the Asian time zone.

A leader in information disclosure and corporate governance, HKEX is the epitome of professionalism, transparency and effective communication, as reflected in its 2021 Annual Report winning the “Best Annual Report Award” and the “Best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Award (Accounting & Finance Service)”.

According to an HKEX spokesperson, the Company is delighted and honored to receive the awards, and stresses that industry recognition and affirmation is one of the driving forces for the team to continue seeking excellence in corporate governance and high-quality disclosure.

Its award-winning Annual Report showcases HKEX’s strategic vision of “Connecting China and the World”. Photos were chosen to reflect the dynamism, vibrancy and diversity of Hong Kong as an international financial centre and the marketplace of the future.

Apart from disclosing financial data, the Annual Report shares HKEX’s business strategy, competitive advantages and industry trends. At the beginning of the Annual Report is a highly engaging and easy-to-understand “Strategic and Financial Highlights” which summarizes the key points that shareholders and stakeholders need to know.

As for its Corporate Social Responsibility Report, HKEX has enhanced its disclosures on climate-related risks and opportunities that could have a significant financial or strategic impact on its business.

In line with its drive to promote sustainable development, diversity and inclusion, the print version of the Annual Report continues to use FSC paper, while the electronic version was prepared in compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

Looking ahead, HKEX will continue to strengthen communication with shareholders and stakeholders, enhance information disclosure on its website, and stay on top of international trends on disclosure requirements to further raise the quality and readability of its annual reports to ensure a comprehensive and clear disclosure of HKEX’s progress and plans in aspects such as finance, business strategy, ESG and corporate social responsibility.

HKEX plays the superconnector role between China and the world