Women’s Representation on Hong Kong’s Boards Stalling Despite HKEx’s Requirement for Boardroom Diversity

Hong Kong, 4 March 2014 - According to the latest research launched by Community Business, progress on the representation of women on the boards of Hong Kong’s leading companies is stalling – despite increased attention on this subject. The overall number of women holding directorship roles in Hong Kong’s 50 leading companies, as listed on the Hang Seng Index (HSI), has increased from just 9.4% to 9.6% in the last year. The overall picture for Hong Kong’s broader pool of 356 companies listed on the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) is worse, with women holding only 9.0% of board positions.