FRC appoints Ms Grace Hui as an Honorary Adviser and a Member of the Inspection Committee

(7 October 2020, Hong Kong) The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has appointed

Ms Grace Hui as an Honorary Adviser and a member of the Inspection Committee of the FRC for a term of 2 years from 6 October 2020 to 5 October 2022.

Ms Hui is the Head of Green and Sustainable Finance at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) with responsibility for the development of HKEX’s green and sustainable finance programme including exploring the creation of commercial propositions to facilitate sustainable financing for environmentally-aligned companies. She co-chairs the Market Development Work Stream of the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agencies Steering Group established by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission.

Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman of the FRC remarked, “Over the years, the Honorary Advisers have been playing a pivotal role in providing advice to the FRC so as to enhance the effective discharge of our functions. On behalf of the Board, I extend my warmest welcome to Ms Hui for joining the Honorary Advisory Panel and to serve as a member of the Inspection Committee. I am confident that with her wealth of experience in financial regulatory matters, in particular her expertise in the ESG, she will be able to contribute valuable advice to the FRC.”

Ms Florence Wong, Acting CEO said, “The Management looks forward to working closely with Ms Hui in the coming two years to deliver effective regulatory outcomes and safeguard public interest.”