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From Conformance to Performance: Governance as a Driver for Long-term Listing Market Growth Keynote speech at The 2nd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2025
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Dr. Kelvin Wong, Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), delivered a keynote speech at the 2nd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum on 15 January 2025, highlighting Hong Kong’s capital market achievements in 2024 and outlining priorities for 2025. Key milestones included 71 IPOs raising HK$87 billion, ranking Hong Kong fourth globally, and the successful implementation of measures like the treasury shares regime and trading spread reductions to enhance market liquidity and efficiency. Corporate governance (CG) was emphasized as a critical driver of market resilience and growth, with enhancements to the CG Code aimed at improving board effectiveness and aligning with global standards. Dr. Wong also underscored the importance of transparency, risk management, and strong governance in fostering investor confidence and preventing misconduct, calling on all stakeholders to collectively strengthen Hong Kong’s status as a leading international financial center. Resources: https://www.sfc.hk/en/Published-resources/-/media/8BA1D7C1E79D4A39ABCA812816BD2337.ashx
