Corporate Governance Awards

  • Awarded "Corporate Governance Asia Recognition" Awards 2014 by Corporate Governance Asia Magazine

    The awards are designed to recognise companies' achievements and excellence in protecting shareholders' rights, information disclosure, board function, investor relations and corporate social responsibility.

  • Awarded "Corporate Governance Asia Recognition" Awards 2013 by Corporate Governance Asia Magazine

    The awards are designed to recognise companies' achievements and excellence in protecting shareholders' rights, information disclosure, board function, investor relations and corporate social responsibility.

Investor Relations Awards

  • Hong Kong Economic Journal: Listed Company Award of Excellence 2023 (Blue Chip) - Honor Award

    BOCHK won the award for the 8th consecutive year. It aims to pick distinctive listed companies, and provide an important benchmark for the industry. The assessment procedure is rigorous. It starts with screening candidates by the EJFQ system (a stock performance tracing system of HK Economic Journal). After a candidate list is formed, it then will be reviewed and assessed by industry leaders, associations, professional consultants and an evaluation committee.

  • Certificate of Excellence - The HKIRA 9th Investor Relations Awards

    Launched in 2015, the award aims to honour investor relations excellence and best practices among Hong Kong listed companies. In 2023, there were a total of 126 company nominees, voted by more than 740 investors from over 290 financial institutions. The extensive participation of the investment community proved recognition of the award among the industry.

  • Corporate Governance Asia: Best Investor Relations Awards by 13th Asian Excellence Award

    The award was launched in 2011 and organised every year. It meticulously assesses thousands of companies in Asia with quantitative gradings and investor interviews, and commends Asian companies with outstanding performance.

  • Hong Kong Economic Journal: Listed Company Award of Excellence 2022 (Blue Chip)

    BOCHK won the award for the 7th consecutive year. It aims to pick distinctive listed companies, and provide an important benchmark for the industry. The assessment procedure is rigorous. It starts with screening candidates by the EJFQ system (a stock performance tracing system of HK Economic Journal). After a candidate list is formed, it then will be reviewed and assessed by industry leaders, associations, professional consultants and an evaluation committee.

  • Corporate Governance Asia: Best Investor Relations Awards by 12th Asian Excellence Award

    The award was launched in 2011 and organised every year. It meticulously assesses thousands of companies in Asia with quantitative gradings and investor interviews, and commends Asian companies with outstanding performance.

  • Certificate of Excellence - The HKIRA 8th Investor Relations Awards

    Launched in 2015, the award aims to honour investor relations excellence and best practices among Hong Kong listed companies. In 2022, there were a total of 152 company nominees, voted by more than 790 investors from over 290 financial institutions. The extensive participation of the investment community proved recognition of the award among the industry.

  • Hong Kong Economic Journal: Listed Company Award of Excellence 2021 (Blue Chip)

    BOCHK won the award for the 6th consecutive year. It aims to pick distinctive listed companies, and provide an important benchmark for the industry. The assessment procedure is rigorous. It starts with screening candidates by the EJFQ system (a stock performance tracing system of HK Economic Journal). After a candidate list is formed, it then will be reviewed and assessed by industry leaders, associations, professional consultants and an evaluation committee.

  • Certificate of Excellence - The HKIRA 7th Investor Relations Awards

    Launched in 2015, the award aims to honour investor relations excellence and best practices among Hong Kong listed companies. In 2021, there were a total of 168 company nominees, voted by more than 670 investors. The active participation of the investment community proved recognition of the award among the industry.

  • Hong Kong Economic Journal: Listed Company Award of Excellence 2020 (Blue Chip)

    The award aims to pick outstanding listed companies, provide a benchmark for investors, and enable the communities to better understand the awarded company. The assessment procedure is rigorous. It starts with screening candidates by the EJFQ system (a stock performance tracing system of HK Economic Journal). After a candidate list is formed, it then will be reviewed and assessed by industry leaders, associations, professional consultants and an evaluation committee.

  • Hong Kong Economic Journal: Listed Company Award of Excellence 2019 (Blue Chip)

    The award aims to pick outstanding listed companies, provide a benchmark for investors, and enable the communities to better understand the awarded company. The assessment procedure is rigorous. It starts with screening candidates by the EJFQ system (a stock performance tracing system of HK Economic Journal). After a candidate list is formed, it then will be reviewed and assessed by industry leaders, associations, professional consultants and an evaluation committee.

  • Hong Kong Economic Journal: Listed Company Award of Excellence 2018 (Blue Chip)

    The awarded companies are those who deliver outstanding performance and are selected through professional assessments with comprehensive criteria. The assessment procedure starts with screening candidates by the EJFQ system (a stock performance tracing system of HK Economic Journal). A candidate list is then formed and reviewed by industry leaders, associations, professional consultants and an evaluation committee.

  • Sina Finance: Best Listed Company 2018

    Among a pool of over 1050 listed companies under evaluation, only ten of them are chosen to receive this award, reflecting the recognition of capital market to our company

  • Hong Kong Economic Journal: Listed Company Award of Excellence 2017 (Blue Chip)

    The award aims to establish a new benchmark for the industry, by awarding companies that are highly recognized by the business sector and investment community, while having outstanding performance. The assessment procedures are rigorous, and start with screening candidates by the EJFQ system (a stock performance tracing system of HK Economic Journal). A candidate list is then formed and reviewed by an evaluation committee consisting of fund managers, senior stock commentators and analysts. All data used in the assessment is verified by the accounting firm Deloitte.

  • Hong Kong Economic Journal: Listed Company Award of Excellence 2016 (Blue Chip)

    The awarded companies have been selected through professional assessments with comprehensive criteria and are highly recognized by the business sector. The assessment procedure starts with screening candidates by the EJFQ system (a stock performance tracing system of HK Economic Journal) based on four criteria: Piotroski F-Score, relative performance to Heng Seng Index, stock analysts recommendation and annual revenue growth. A candidate list is then formed and reviewed by an evaluation committee consisting of fund managers, senior stock commentators and analysts. All the data used during the assessment is verified by Deloitte.

  • Asian Excellence Recognition Awards 2014 - Best Investor Relations Company by Corporate Governance Asia

    The awards recognize the excellence in pursuing investor relations practices under the principles of timeliness, fairness and transparency while providing clear and timely information required to make a fair investment decision with regard to companies’ equity and debt securities. The accolades are based both on the scores from the data that was submitted by the magazine’s readers and from interviews conducted with investors.

  • Platinum Winner of Excellence in Management and Corporate Governance Awards 2013 by The Asset

    The awards recognize the importance of sustainable growth for listed companies. The companies were invited to complete a questionnaire while The Asset also consulted institutional investors for their views to evaluate the quality of the companies' corporate governance and investor relations.

  • Top 4 "Best Investor Relations by a Hong Kong Company" and Top 4 "Best Investor Relations in Banks & Financial Services" by IR Magazine

    In the survey, over 400 portfolio managers and analysts across Greater China and South-East Asia were interviewed to nominate and rank up to 4 companies which they believed to be the best investor relations in "a Hong Kong Company" and in the sector of "banks and financial services".

  • Top 3 "Best Reporting by a Hong Kong Company" Awards 2011 by IR Magazine

    In the survey, around 300 portfolio managers and analysts across Greater China and South East Asia were polled to nominate and rank up to 3 companies which they believed to be best reporting by a Hong Kong Company.

  • Ranked in the Banks Sector: 2011 Best Investor Relations - Second Place - Nominated by the Buy Side, by Institutional Investor Magazine

    The ranking reflects the investment community's recognition of the Company's IR efforts. For the survey by Institutional Investor Magazine, portfolio managers were asked to name the companies in their coverage universe that excel at the following investor-relations attributes, including the accessibility of senior management, credibility and candor of IR departments, quality and depth of answers to inquiries, transparency of financial reporting and disclosure.

  • "Best Bank Capital Bond" in Triple A Regional Awards 2010 by The Asset

    Bank of China (HK) US$2.5 billion 5.55% subordinated debt due 2020 was awarded as "Best Bank Capital Bond" in Triple A Regional Awards 2010 by The Asset. It was recognized as one of the best deals in Fixed Income in 2010.

  • Bronze Winner in the 2009 iNOVA Awards

    The investor relations website of BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited is granted Bronze Award in the category of Investor/Shareholder Relations in the 2009 iNOVA Awards. This competition recognizes and appreciates the creativity and functionality of corporate website. This year, entries were received from 11 countries.

  • "Most Progress in Investor Relations" Hong Kong and Taiwan Award 2005 by IR Magazine

    According to the organization, the Award is to recognize the Bank of China (Hong Kong)'s proactive efforts in understanding investors' needs as well as its improvement made in disclosures.

  • Honorable Mention of the "Grand Prix for Best Overall Investor Relations - Large Cap" Hong Kong and Taiwan Award 2005 by IR Magazine

    This is to recognize the good overall investor relations practice in maintaining the transparency and accessibility of Bank of China (Hong Kong) to the investment community.

  • Honorable Mention of the "Best Investor Relations Officer - Large Cap" Hong Kong and Taiwan Award 2005 by IR Magazine

    This is to recognize the proactive effort of the Officer in maintaining effective communication with the investment community.

  • "Most Progress in Investor Relations" Asia Award 2004 by IR Magazine

    According to the organizer, the Award is to recognize the effort in building and maintaining the transparency and accessibility of Bank of China (Hong Kong) to the investment community.

  • "Most Improved Investor Relations" Award 2004 by Institutional Investor Research Group

    According to the organizer, the Award is evaluated by the sell-side analysts to recognize the positive change of Bank of China (Hong Kong) in perception concerning the aspects of the communication with the investment community.

  • "Best Investor Relations for an IPO" Award 2002 by IR Magazine

    According to the organizer, the Award is to recognize Bank of China (Hong Kong) in highlighting investors' concerns and addressing them well during the IPO. Also, the prospectus pinpointed these potential problem areas.

Annual Report Awards

  • Gold, Silver and Bronze Winners as well as two Honors in the 2015 International ARC Awards

    With the theme of Driving Excellence on New Grounds, the Annual Report 2014 of BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited ("the Company") is granted Gold, Silver and Bronze Winners as well as two Honors in the 2015 International ARC Awards. The winning categories are Chairman's/President's Letter: Banking and Financial Services: Hong Kong/PRC, Financial Data: Banking and Financial Services: Hong Kong/PRC, Written Text: Banking and Financial Services: Hong Kong/PRC, Cover Photo/Design: Banking and Financial Services: Hong Kong/PRC, and Interior Design: Banking and Financial Services: Hong Kong/PRC respectively. This is the twelfth consecutive year that the Company is presented the ARC Awards, which is well known as "Annual Report Oscar Award".

  • Bronze Winner and Honors in the 2014 International ARC Awards

    With the theme of Exploring New Frontiers for Greater Opportunities, the Annual Report 2013 of BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited ("the Company") is granted Bronze Winners and Honors in the 2014 International ARC Awards. The winning categories are Interior Design: Banking and Financial Services and Cover Photo/Design: Banking and Financial Services: Hong Kong/PRC respectively. This is the eleventh consecutive year that the Company is presented the ARC Awards, which is well known as "Annual Report Oscar Award".

  • Bronze Winner of Galaxy Awards 2013

    With the theme of Reaching New Heights with Balanced Growth, the Annual Report 2012 of BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited ("the Company") is granted Bronze Winner in the category of Annual Report-Overall Presentation: Banks in the Galaxy Awards 2013. This competition honours excellence in product and service marketing.

  • Silver Winners in the 2013 International ARC Awards

    With the theme of Reaching New Heights with Balanced Growth, the Annual Report 2012 of BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited ("the Company") is granted Silver Winners in the 2013 International ARC Awards. The winning categories are Financial Data: Banking and Financial Services: Hong Kong/PRC and Interior Design: Banking and Financial Services: Hong Kong/PRC. This is the tenth consecutive year that the Company is presented the ARC Awards, which is well known as "Annual Report Oscar Award".

IPO Awards

  • "Asia Pacific Equity Issue" by IFR, "Equity Issue" and "China Equity Issue" by IFR Asia

    The Awards are to recognize the success of Bank of China (Hong Kong)'s large scale IPO in difficult market conditions. According to IFR and IFR Asia, "Bank of China (Hong Kong) became the first Chinese financial institution to be listed overseas. Despite poor equity markets, an inclusive and well-executed marketing strategy generated HK$148 billion in demand and allowed the deal to price in the top half of its range. The successful completion helps to lay the foundation for the ongoing restructuring of the Chinese banking industry".

  • "Best Bank Issue" by The Asset

    According to The Asset, "The Bank of China (Hong Kong) offering was a finely executed deal involving meticulous preparations and the courage to navigate a very difficult environment for equities. The BOC Group had to go through a complicated merger and restructuring process that lasted for two years, but the marketing dragged on as the issuer waited for the right time to come to the market. In the end, it turned out to be a truly groundbreaking transaction, becoming the largest Hong Kong-listed IPO ever and was also the largest bank equity offering in the world this year. Its success stands in sharp contrast to the fact that seven major IPOs were actually cancelled in June and July given the dramatic deterioration in the global economic environment."

  • "Best Equity by an Asia Corporate" by Corporate Finance

    The Award is to recognize the significance of the Bank of China (Hong Kong)'s IPO in the Asian region and the accomplishment of its large scale pre-deal restructuring. According to Corporate Finance, "the awards normally go to non-financial corporations, with banks and other financial institutions excluded. This year, however, an exception is made as the Bank of China (Hong Kong) IPO is so important for the future development of the capital markets in China and across the region that it could not be overlooked. The restructuring which took place between January and September 2001 saw Bank of China transformed into a distinct ringfenced entity."

  • "Deals of 2002" by CFO Asia

    The Award is to recognize the successful privatization of the Hong Kong operations of state-owned Bank of China and the completion of the three-year restructuring, reforms and lobbying. Now, the bank has shifted its focus from market share to ROE, stressing innovation and responsibility. According to CFO Asia, "These efforts were rewarded. The bank's US$2.5 billion Hong Kong listing marked the largest non-US IPO in 2002. In its interim report post-listing, the bank has reported sharp improvements in all the key numbers: net interest margin, ROE and NPL ratios."

    Winners of Deals of 2002 are selected "based on the ability of the transactions to transform the companies involved for the better - better corporate governance, better financial and operational management, better risk management, which eventually lead to long-term value creation. Bank of China (Hong Kong)'s IPO clearly fit all the criteria and the theme of 'transformation'." CFO Asia added.

  • "Deal of the Year-Best Privatization" by FinanceAsia

    The Award is to recognize the bank "both in terms of the massive amount of the merger and restructuring work that had to go into the creation of the Bank of China (Hong Kong), and also because of the success of the IPO itself. In totality, this was an immense and critical transaction."

    According to FinanceAsia, "The merger and restructuring of 13 affiliate financial institutions of the Bank of China Group in Hong Kong has heralded a new chapter in the country's privatization process as the government turns its attention to the arduous, but critical task of overhauling its domestic banking system. For the unprecedented number of corporate investors, the IPO was a relationship building exercise with the bank and Chinese government. For Japanese retail investors, it was a China growth story and the first Chinese POWL (Public Offer Without Listing) of its kind. For Hong Kong retail investors, popularity was a reflection of the bank's deep roots in the Territory."

  • Gold Winner of the Sixth China Golden Awards for Excellence in Public Relations

    BOCHK's winning case in the China Golden Awards for Excellence in Public Relations 2004 organised by China International Public Relations Associations is Outstanding Achievement in Time of Adversity - an Integrated Marketing Campaign for the IPO of BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited. Ms April Y. Tian, Managing Director of China Global Public Relations Co., a subsidiary of Xinhua News Agency, commented BOCHK's winning case on behalf of the panel of judges and said, 'BOCHK has fully utilised its good branding. A number of promotional and communications techniques and tools in integrated marketing communications have been effectively deployed. By taking advantage of the investors' special attention to the IPO, BOCHK has launched a series of intensive marketing and promotion campaigns. It can be said that well-preparedness and effective launch of the various programmes have contributed to its excellent marketing effect. Needless to say, its professional and systematical operation, and being meticulous in execution are the crux to its success."

  • "Overall Equity Deal of the Year" and "Privatization of the Year" by Asiamoney

    The awards are to recognize the successful IPO and privatization of the Hong Kong operations of state-owned Bank of China, in particular, going through complicated merger and restructuring process that last for two years. According to Asiamoney, "The IPO itself followed two years of mergers and restructuring among the 13 affiliate financial institutions of the Bank of China group in Hong Kong. It's easy to say that, but less easy to comprehend exactly what that all meant. It involved copious legal issues, a private member's bill, the development of an NPL resolution strategy, an overhaul to bring about better corporate governance, a new risk management system, loan reviews, ratings advisories, and the appearance and disappearance of auditors as that industry underwent over-whelming change."

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