Overview

This course "Hang Seng SCHK Central State-owned Enterprises Index and how ESG Drive Value Creation of China’s Central State-Owned Enterprises" will focus on discussing the background of Chinese state-owned enterprises, the characteristics and design of the Hang Seng SCHK Central State-owned Enterprises Index, as well as the importance of ESG factors for state-owned enterprises. It will also cover how central government policies support and enhance ESG performance of central enterprises, aiming to create value for investors.

Content

Part 1- Hang Seng SCHK Central State-owned Enterprises Index
• Background of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in China
• Recent trends of financial results of SOEs
• Underlying methodology of Hang Seng SCHK Central State-owned Enterprises Index
• Composition and weighting distribution within Hang Seng SCHK Central State-owned Enterprises Index
• Index performance of Hang Seng SCHK Central State-owned Enterprises Index

Part 2- ESG to Drive Value Creation of China’s Central State-Owned Enterprises
• ESG considerations are increasingly important to corporates, especially State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), given their vital contributions and impacts to the society
• The Chinese central government strives to enhance ESG performance of central SOEs which are expected to take lead in developing ESG management system and enhance ESG performance
• ESG performances of central SOEs are set to improve and create values for investors

Who should attend

This course is suitable for banks, securities firms, fund companies or those who want to have a deeper understanding of related indices.