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The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”), together with The Institute of Directors South Africa, Institute of Directors New Zealand, Mauritius Institute of Directors, GCC Board Directors Institute and Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute, have jointly organised and concluded a global online conference series that addressed key themes of women in director positions. The “Women in Governance” series, running through July and August and attracting 500 directors, both men and women registered from around the world, discussed the crucial roles women directors play, their value, and how society can support more women in director positions. The series was divided into three ... Read more

Amidst the economic decline for many sectors under the Covid-19 impact, the financial sector is faring with vibrancy. Witness the IPO line-up on HKEX and the financial trading activities. The investing public continues to place stake on listed issuers’ performance, which comes with the expectation on corporate governance led by boards of directors. An important board role under public scrutiny is that of the independent non-executive director (“INED”). To provide up-to-date practice guidance, The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) releases a complete revision of one of its flagship publications, Guide for Independent Non-Executive Directors (“the Guide”). Drawing increasing attention ... Read more