Tipping The Scale — Women Chief Executives Report 2025

The Women Chief Executives Hong Kong, KPMG, and The Women’s Foundation has launched a report today on "Hong Kong’s Leading Role in Advancing Gender Leadership Opportunities in Financial Services".  ( See full report )

KEY FINDINGS

Women now hold 45% of senior leadership positions and 37% of board director positions in Hong Kong’s financial sector, representing double-digit increases since 2018.

Based on a survey of over 530 financial services professionals, the report attributes these gains in part to a combination of regulatory, societal, and organisational advances, underpinned by the VOICES framework:  

• Visible acceptance to break the glass ceiling

• Open family support systems

• Infrastructure for work‑life agility

• Culture of entrepreneurship, merit and adaptability

• Education that’s equitable

• Safety that fosters confidence

Alongside these success factors, the report highlights several areas for continued advancement.   We hope these findings will inspire continued advancement of female leadership in the financial services sector and beyond.