Matthews Asia is an extremely active member in the ACGA. Matthews Asia supported and contributed to market-wide engagements promoted by ACGA in relation to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ESG listing enhancements as well as the letter sent to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) in Japan on its proposed amendments to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA).
In April 2019, Matthews Asia participated in the Korea Working Group (KWG) delegation to Seoul with other ACGA investor members. The group attended meetings with leading companies, regulatory agencies, and corporate governance experts. Regulators included the MOJ, FSC, FSS FTC, and MOEF to discuss regulatory changes to strengthen minority shareholder rights. Meetings were also held with the KRX, NPS, KCGS and other players involved in corporate governance in Korea.
In July 2019, Matthews Asia participated in the Japan Working Group (JWG) delegation to Tokyo with other ACGA investor members. The group attended meetings with leading companies, regulatory agencies, and corporate governance experts. Regulators included the MOF, METI, and FSA to discuss regulatory changes to strengthen minority shareholder rights. Meetings were also held with the JPX, the Japan Corporate Governance Network, and other players involved in corporate governance in Japan.