Freshfields & Mercer on Hong Kong Board Diversity

The video discusses the gender imbalance on Hong Kong's listed boards, highlighting recent regulatory changes that mandate at least one woman per board. Despite progress, challenges remain, including mindset shifts and cultural biases. Comparisons with other markets show Hong Kong lagging behind the UK and US but on par with some Asian countries. The video emphasizes the need for more women in senior roles and suggests solutions like requiring IPO applicants to have more women on boards.

What mindset change is suggested to improve the effectiveness of boards?

What role do connections and networks play in increasing the number of women on boards?

What positive outcomes have been observed since the implementation of the new regulation on board gender diversity?