HONG KONG, May 24, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Quam IR Awards 2023 (‘QIRA’ or ‘The Awards’) award presentation ceremony took place on 24 May, 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, recognizing investor relations teams that keep pace with the times in a rapidly changing environment, as well as outstanding enterprises with excellent sustainable development management.
Management of Quam Plus Financial Group, including Ms. May Mak, Chief Financial Officer (third from the left), Dr. Army Yan, Chief Investment Officer (sixth from the left), and Mr. Christopher Tang, Chief Executive Officer of Quam Asset Management Limited (third from the right) took picture together with award presenters and representatives of awarded companies.
Transparent and Fair Corporate Disclosure Drives Healthy Financial Markets
Fairness and transparency in information disclosure to the public are very crucial factors that the public considers when making investment decisions. Beyond just enhancing public understanding of the company, this also helps drive the healthy development of the financial markets. Quam IR Awards is proud to recognize and reward the very best listed company in investor relations industry. The winners of the QIRA have opened the door of communication through diversified channels, representing the tact and professionalism of investor relations. The keen enthusiasm for the 9th Quam IR Awards can be seen from the entries. A total of 13 companies have differentiated themselves from their competitors to won the Awards.
Special Awards Recognizing Sustainable Development Achievements
To recognize the performance and contributions of organizations in implementing sustainable development goals, Quam IR has partnered again this year with Hong Kong Sustainability Strategic Advisory Limited (HKSSA), an advisory firm focusing on enterprises’ abilities of their sustainable development, to professionally select the winning companies in the “Sustainable Development Category” awards to commend enterprises that have demonstrated outstanding overall performance in ESG aspects.
In addition, three special awards have been featured, including “Sustainable Development Category – The Best Report of the Year”, “Sustainable Development Category – Carbon Management”, and “Sustainable Development Category- The Best Approach of Carbon Management of the Year”. These awards aim to shine a spotlight on companies that have demonstrated exemplary performance in environmental protection, particularly in energy conservation, and carbon reduction initiatives.
Investor Relations Prominence Accentuated in Volatile Macroeconomic Climate
Ms. May Mak, Chief Financial Officer of Quam Plus Financial Group, said at the opening remark “Our investors are more than financiers; they are our partners who share our vision and support our growth. We value their trust and understand the significance of transparent and considerate relationships. This is why investor relations plays a crucial role in fostering transparency, trust, and effective communication between our company and its investors.”
Dr. Army Yan, Chief Investment Officer of Quam Plus Financial Group, said “2023 was another turmoil year for the Hong Kong market amidst continuing geo-political conflict. PRC policy changes and high interest rate. While all other major markets recorded increases in 2023,