HKEx listed companies told to woo women directors

The stock exchange will require all listed companies to have policies to encourage more women and people of different ages and knowledge to join their boards from September next year.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said a two-month consultation elicited strong support for its proposal for boards of listed firms to have a more diverse composition. It has decided to add the requirement to the corporate governance code.

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