HKCGI Drives Governance for Growth: From ACRU 2025 to the Director Training Package

The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute's flagship annual conference spotlighted the immediacy of upcoming regulatory changes, and the launch of its Director Training Package provides a practical and comprehensive solution to meeting the regulator's new requirements.

HONG KONG, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) announces the resounding success of its 26th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU) conference, held on Friday, 6 June 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year, the cornerstone event attracted over 2,300 attendees in-person and online, including governance professionals, directors, senior management, market practitioners, and key industry leaders.

With record-breaking attendance, ACRU 2025 reinforced its position as a pivotal forum in Hong Kong's governance landscape. At the conference, representatives from six government authorities and regulators shared updates and insights on pertinent governance topics, with attendees lauding both the calibre of speakers and the event's forward-looking discussions.

To help directors comply with HKEX's new mandatory training requirement which will become effective on 1 July 2025, the Institute now offers an innovative solution in its Director Training Package (DTP).

Designed for both new and experienced directors, the DTP delivers a flexible, extensive toolkit. Notably, it includes exclusive recordings of ACRU 2025, ensuring critical updates reach every boardroom—particularly beneficial for directors based in the Chinese mainland and those unable to attend the live event. The DTP features:

• 80+ expert-led, trilingual videos (English/Cantonese/Putonghua) covering all five HKEX-mandated topics;
• Exclusive ACRU 2025 recordings with strategic insights from government authorities and regulators;
• On-demand access for self-paced learning;
• Centralised record-keeping to streamline compliance reporting and reduce administrative burden; and
• A Certificate of Completion and Institute-recognised CPD hours for successful participants.

"As an executive director, I know HKCGI's training is top notch. I recommend this to directors and those facilitating training for them," said Ms Edith Shih FCG(CS, CGP) HKFCG(CS, CGP)(PE), Honorary Adviser to Council, Past International President and Institute Past President; Executive Director and Company Secretary, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited.

As a recognised training provider with a proud 76-year legacy in Hong Kong, HKCGI guarantees the DTP meets the highest standards of quality, relevance, and regulatory expectations.

Speaking to the strengths and utility of the package, Ms Gill Meller FCG HKFCG(PE), International Vice President and Institute Past President; Legal and Governance Director, MTR Corporation Limited, summarised, "HKCGI's Director Training Package balances regulatory compliance with practical flexibility. This is the kind of forward-thinking solution boards need."

Learn more about the Director Training Package.

About The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute

(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee)

The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) is the sole accrediting body in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland for the globally recognised Chartered Secretary and Chartered Governance Professional qualifications. Formerly known as The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS), HKCGI is the Hong Kong/China Division of The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI).

With a legacy of over 76 years, HKCGI has established itself as a trusted and reputable professional body in the region. Its influence extends to CGI's global network of around 40,000 members and students, making it one of its fastest-growing divisions. HKCGI's community comprises about 10,000 members, graduates, and students, with significant representation in listed companies and diverse governance roles across various industries.

Guided by the belief that governance leads to better decision-making and a better world, HKCGI is committed to advancing governance in commerce, industry, and public affairs. It achieves this through education, thought leadership, advocacy, and active engagement with its members and the broader community. As a recognised thought leader, HKCGI promotes the highest standards of governance while advocating for an inclusive approach that considers the interests of all stakeholders, and ensures that every voice is heard and valued.

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