Hong Kong LGBT Best Places to Work Guide 2015 by Community Business

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE This Guide is an initiative of Community Business. It is designed to help LGBT talent identify companies that are committed to LGBT workplace inclusion in Hong Kong. Only companies that achieved a Bronze, Silver or Gold Standard in the Hong Kong LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index 2015 have been invited to be included. All companies compiled their own entry which was edited and designed by Community Business. This resource is being promoted and distributed widely in Hong Kong and across the region. To find out more about this Guide, the Hong Kong LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index 2015 or the work of Community Business, please contact: ivy.wong@communitybusiness.org .

ABOUT COMMUNITY BUSINESS Community Business is a not-for-profit organisation (Hong Kong Charity Number: 91/6560) whose mission is to lead, inspire and support businesses to have a positive impact on people and communities. Recognised as a thought leader in corporate responsibility in Asia, Community Business conducts research, facilitates networks and events, leads campaigns and provides consultancy and training. With a focus on Responsible Business, its key areas of expertise include: Community Investment, Diversity & Inclusion and Work-Life Balance. Founded in 2003 and based in Hong Kong, Community Business works with companies of all sizes and from diverse industries across Asia, harnessing the power of business to drive social change. For more information, visit www.communitybusiness.org.

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FOREWORD Whether you are starting out in your career or looking to make a change, making an informed choice about the company you choose to work for is critical. If you care about working in an environment that not only allows you to be yourself but embraces diversity in all its richness, then you will want to select an employer that is committed to creating inclusive workplaces for all - including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. That’s why Community Business is delighted to bring you this Hong Kong Best Places to Work for LGBT Guide 2015. As a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting responsible and inclusive business practices, Community Business has played a key role in encouraging companies to consider the needs of LGBT employees. In 2015, we announced the results of our inaugural Hong Kong LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index - Asia’s first and only benchmark on workplace inclusion practices and initiatives for LGBT employees.

Fern Ngai CEO Community Business

It is the companies that performed well in this Index that are featured in this Guide. On pages 5-10, we highlight the Top 10 Employers for LGBT inclusion and the winners of our various LGBT Inclusion Awards with quotes from their senior executives. For the detailed profiles, only companies that achieved a Bronze, Silver or Gold Standard have been invited to have an entry in this Guide, so you can be confident that the companies featured are committed to LGBT workplace inclusion and are taking proactive steps in this regard. More detailed profiles of top performing companies are featured on pages 12-32. We encourage you to browse these pages and discover what these companies are doing to position themselves as an employer of choice for LGBT talent. And we encourage you to reach out directly to find out about the current opportunities these organisations have to offer - quoting this source! Over time, we hope to see the number of companies featured grow. We wish you all the very best with your career and choosing the employer that’s right for you.

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CONTENTS FOREWORD

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TOP 10 EMPLOYERS FOR LGBT INCLUSION

LGBT INCLUSION AWARD WINNERS

FEATURED EMPLOYERS

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Barclays

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Goldman Sachs

Herbert Smith Freehills

HSBC

J.P. Morgan

Morgan Stanley

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TOP 10 EMPLOYERS FOR LGBT INCLUSION 1

Goldman Sachs

We are honored to receive the number one position in the Index. Diversity and Inclusion has long been part of the cultural DNA at Goldman Paul Choi Sachs. For our people to be the Head of Goldman best that they can be, they must Sachs University feel that they are working in an in Asia Pacific environment that welcomes and supports differences, and that encourages input from all perspectives. We know of the productivity gains when an LGBT employee works in this kind of inclusive environment. Our journey has been a long one and we share this award with everyone in the firm and our partners externally who worked hard to help us achieve this.

3 J.P. Morgan At J.P. Morgan, we pride ourselves on trying to create an inclusive and diverse workforce and culture, enabling us to attract and retain the best possible people. Our ranking as Laurence Bailey Managing Director one of the Top 10 Employers in Asia Pacific Hong Kong is a great validation of our efforts to date and will spur us on to continue to look at new ways to improve even more.

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HSBC

Valuing Difference is a core principal at HSBC and this is no truer than how we treat our colleagues. We believe that everyone should be able to Noel Quinn bring their true selves to work and Group General Manager contribute their unique Regional Head of perspectives in everything they do. Commercial Banking Asia-Pacific We want our people to feel fully engaged and value a working environment that welcomes and respects LGBT colleagues around the world.

4 Morgan Stanley We are delighted to have been named as a top employer for LGBT talent in Hong Kong. There is still much more that we can do together, but this award Paul Day Managing Director is a major recognition of a core Asia Head of Operations part of our culture and the Executive Sponsor of the progress we have made towards Asia Pride & Allies Network having an open, diverse and inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, can be themselves and thrive at Morgan Stanley.

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5 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Inclusion is fundamental at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are not only our employees but our clients Steven Victorin and part of the communities we Asia Pacific Head of Corporate Banking and Global Head of serve globally. Being a best Corporate Banking Subsidiaries place to work for the LGBT community reflects our recognition and commitment. From equality in benefits to career development, progression and global mobility, Bank of America Merrill Lynch is a firm actively engaged in encouraging LGBT people to bring their whole selves to work and to flourish personally and professionally. I am proud to be the Executive Sponsor of our Pride Network which connects our Asia LGBT employees and allies in a collective effort to drive awareness and actions to promote full LGBT inclusion.

6 Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Our aim is simple: All our staff must feel comfortable at work and be able to excel in what they do. Committing to LGBT inclusion helps make this happen and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great that our commitment has been recognised through our Top 10 position in the Index.

Guy Isherwood Country Chief Risk Officer Hong Kong

8 Nomura 7 Barclays Barclays is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued. Our LGBT Agenda has been established to support customers, Mark Q McLane clients and colleagues within the Managing Director broad spectrum of diversity including Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion sexual orientation and gender identity in the markets in which we operate. Placing in the Top 10 of employers in the Hong Kong LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index 2015, and achieving Gold Standard, are just two indicators of our relentless focus on ensuring, through our many LGBT initiatives and sponsorships around the world, that we become the bank of choice for the LGBT community.

We are very proud to be the only Asian financial institution to be represented in the Top 10 of the Hong Kong LGBT Workplace John Tierney Inclusion Index. At Nomura, our Chief Financial Officer value proposition is Connecting Asia ex Japan Markets East and West. We are able to do this, and to deliver together on our commitment to our stakeholders, only by building a robust culture of collaboration, trust and cooperation. This would not be possible without creating a workplace that focuses on people, celebrates the diversity of our workforce and allows everyone to bring their whole selves to the office. LGBT inclusion is a strong focus for us in Hong Kong.

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TOP 10 EMPLOYERS FOR LGBT INCLUSION 9 ANZ At ANZ, we believe if people don’t feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work then we’re not creating the right environment. Differences in cultural/ethnic backgrounds, gender, disability, age, sexual Ivy Au Yeung orientation and gender identity generate Chief Executive creativity and help us to innovate, build Officer Hong Kong stronger connections with our customers and make better decisions for our business, which is critical to achieving our super regional strategy. We are proud to be named as one of Hong Kong’s Top 10 Employers for LGBT Inclusion and will continue to support our LGBT employees and allies to achieve an open, inclusive and accepting culture respectful of individual’s differences.

Joint 10

British Consulate-General Hong Kong

We were thrilled to be named as one of the Top 10 employers in Hong Kong in the first ever Community Business LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index. We take pride in the fact that the UK is a Caroline Wilson world leader in LGBT equality, and British Consul Gereral fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace here at the British Consulate-General Hong Kong is something we are all absolutely committed to. I congratulate all of those organisations that took part in the Index. I’m sure they, like us, will be continuing to work hard to ensure we do even better in the next iteration of the Index!

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British Council Hong Kong

The British Council was excited to be ranked joint 10th in the first Hong Kong LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index – and we’ll be seeking to move up the table next time! Our global mission is to contribute to greater Robert Ness understanding among people, and Director while that’s an ambitious stance, it’s natural that we start at home by welcoming people from all walks of life to join our organisation and to help create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued.

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Bank of America Merrill Lynch Who We Are

Why Work Here

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving large corporations, small- and middle-market businesses and individual consumers in more than 150 countries with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. The company provides, through various banking and broker-dealer affiliates, M&A advice, equity and debt capital raising solutions, lending, risk management, treasury, liquidity, and payments management. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. For additional information regarding Bank of America Merrill Lynch, please see www.bankofamerica.com/disclaimer.

We’re committed to improving the financial lives of our customers and clients, through the power of every connection. Every day, we are focused on delivering on the promise of being a great place for people to work. We actively promote an inclusive environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve personal success and contribute to the growth of our business.

Our Commitment to LGBT Inclusion Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment starts at the top with our Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan, who chairs our Global Diversity & Inclusion Council. Our support comes through in our values, policies and benefit programs, which have helped create an inclusive environment where differences are welcome and respected. Through our LGBT Pride Ally Program, we seek to encourage our employees to bring their whole selves to work, and educate our colleagues on issues and challenges faced by the LGBT community.

QUICK FACTS Industry

Financial Services We look for highly driven people who embrace challenges and continually strive to achieve more. Impeccable academic credentials set you apart from your peers, while initiative, vision, confidence and a genuine interest in financial markets will help you make an immediate impact on our business.

What We Look For

As a global company, we value our employees’ differences. Our diverse workforce means you’ll be working with people who have broad-ranging backgrounds, experiences and outlooks. A track record of superior performance in extracurricular and professional activities shows us your versatility and personal qualities that will make Bank of America Merrill Lynch stronger as a global financial institution. Ranked

5th in the Top 10 Employers in Hong Kong for LGBT Inclusion 2015

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We launched our Pride and Ally Network in Hong Kong in 2014 and have since made tremendous progress in creating inclusive workplaces for our LGBT employees. More than 500 employees have signed up as Allies in the Asia Pacific region and the firm has been a leading voice in the community, sponsoring Pink Dot Hong Kong and regularly participating in the Hong Kong Pride Parade.

Benefits Bank of America was one of the first financial services companies to offer comprehensive domestic partner benefits. In Hong Kong, we offer equal medical cover for same-sex partners, adoption leave (with support from relevant authorities), confidential counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, and compassionate leave.

Senior Executive Commitment We want to build a workplace where employees feel safe to be themselves and deliver to the best of their potential. Our Ally and Pride networks support these efforts, and across the firm our LGBT colleagues are part of a diverse team contributing to our success and making this a great place to work. Bernhard Steiner Asia Pacific Chief Risk Officer and Regional Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Council

Careers Contact Name: Job Title: Email: Direct Line: For More Information:

Eduardo Alvarez Jr. Vice President, Human Resources eduardo.c.alvarez@baml.com +852 3508 2333 http://careers.bankofamerica.com

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Barclays Who We Are Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. We are one of the largest financial services providers in the world. In Hong Kong we are engaged in corporate and investment banking and wealth and investment management. Barclays provides large corporate, government and institutional clients with a full spectrum of solutions to their strategic advisory, financing and risk management needs.

Why Work Here Barclays offers a different kind of experience from most other banks in Hong Kong. Far from anonymous and impersonal, the firm has a lively environment attracting vibrant personalities in search of adventure, visibility, and accountability. We provide a truly global working environment. We hire and encourage the brightest talent, placing great value on individual initiative, giving you every opportunity to flourish and prosper.

Our Commitment to LGBT Inclusion Barclays is committed to creating an inclusive environment, where everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective is valued. Our aim is to become the bank of choice for LGBT clients and colleagues. At work, we celebrate the diversity of the LGBT community and encourage colleagues to feel safe to bring their whole selves to work, recognising that this has benefits for both Barclays and the individual. Our internal LGBT employee network group - Spectrum - is committed to ensuring that Barclays is the employer of choice for LGBT people. Spectrum works to establish and maintain an open and inclusive environment, providing a community and a career development network. We have an Ally population of individuals who do not identify as LGBT, but are supportive of the community. In addition to our global sponsorships, in Hong Kong we provide support to Pink Dot; Out on the Street; HK Pride and the LGBT Film Festival.

QUICK FACTS Industry

Financial Services

Size

Who We Want

1,000

Globally

130,000

With 325 years of history and expertise in banking, we operate in over 50 countries globally, including eleven in Asia Pacific. Our customers and clients benefit from access to the breadth of expertise across Barclays. We recruit from all degree disciplines, and we judge each application on its own merit. Strong academic performance and career achievements are a given. We focus more on your behaviors and attitudes. Above all, we want to recruit people who share our Values and help us to become the bank of choice. Ranked

In Hong Kong

7th in the Top 10 Employers in Hong Kong for LGBT Inclusion 2015

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Barclaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strong track record of supporting LGBT clients and colleagues has been recognised globally (Stonewall, Human Rights Campaign) and locally (Community Business Gold Standard Award). We continue to build on this foundation to be a leader for global LGBT equality in Hong Kong and Asia.

Benefits

Senior Executive Commitment

Employee Perspective

One of the great things about Barclays is the truly diverse nature of our business. We value and embrace differences in the people we work with and the clients we support. Sustaining a workplace that is inclusive and respectful to LGBT colleagues and clients alike is fundamental to the success of our business. I am proud of the strong levels of engagement from colleagues in Hong Kong. Our LGBT agenda has already had a great impact on Barclaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reputation as an organization committed to inclusion. Rachel Huf Managing Director Regional General Counsel Member Asia Pacific Executive Committee and Sponsor Spectrum

Barclays ensures that all benefits available to staff in Hong Kong are equally applied.

I have been particularly impressed by the enthusiasm shown by senior management to making Barclays a safe and inclusive environment - an environment where I feel that my career can progress based on the work I do, regardless of my sexual orientation. Being a member of Spectrum gives me an opportunity to network with both LGBT and non-LGBT colleagues, and to connect Barclays with the broader community in Hong Kong.

Colin Dunlop Vice President Banking Legal

Careers Contact We have a range of roles across the globe in various business units, please visit http://www.barclays.com/barclays-careers to find out more.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Who We Are At CommBank, we never lose sight of the role we play in other people’s financial wellbeing. Our focus is to help people and businesses move forward, to progress. To make the right financial decisions and achieve their dreams, targets and aspirations.

Why Work Here Diversity already exists at CommBank, so we’re focused on the relationships you can build. By being yourself at work, you can share your whole self and build networks and relationships to have a long and fulfilling career at CommBank. Unity is our new, vibrant LGBTI network which is gaining momentum. LGBTI employees and allies are connecting and actively participating in awareness and education activities.

Our Commitment to LGBT Inclusion Unity is our LGBTI community and allies network. Unity aims to foster a culture of inclusion and respect throughout the business to empower our people to bring their whole selves to work each day - regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. With more than 900 members and sponsored by senior leaders, the Unity network connect through a unique online social media platform. The network is active in all locations and members get involved in activities to increase awareness, education and membership. Maintaining an inclusive workplace that is free from bullying, harassment and discrimination for all our people is an important part of how we work at CommBank.

We’ve built an online hub for employees and managers to go to if they need support, and we continue to train leaders in LGBTI inclusion.

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Financial Services In Hong Kong

Globally

52,000

We are Australia's leading provider of integrated financial services and the most recognised brand in the Australian financial services industry. Our vision is to excel at securing and enhancing the financial wellbeing of people, businesses and communities.

Who We Want

We support diversity in the workforce and recognise the rights of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) employees to live and work, free of prejudice and discrimination, with all the essential freedoms enjoyed by other members of our organisations and the broader community. On 29 May 2015, our CEO, Ian Narev, issued a public letter in support of marriage equality.

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Benefits In CBA Hong Kong Branch, we offer competitive employee benefits to attract and retain our talents. Enrolment eligibility to our employee benefits (such as medical insurance) is open to domestic partners of the same or opposite sex with/of the employee, who are not working in the same company and formally declare they are in a committed relationship of an indefinite duration, who support each other, and whose relationship resembles a mutual exclusive partnership that parallels a marital relationship.

Senior Executive Commitment Diversity and inclusion has become a non-negotiable for our organisation as we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong because of their uniqueness – ‘a place where you can be you, to do the best you can every day’. Our workforce has a natural diversity of gender, cultural background, sexual orientation, identity and expression, disability and age. Maaike Steinebach Chief Executive Hong Kong Branch and Managing Director Hong Kong

Careers Contact Name: Job Title: Email: Direct Line: For More Information:

Vanessa Yen Head of Human Resources, Asia, Institutional Banking & Markets Vanessa.yen@cba.com.au +852 2844 7529 https://www.commbank.com.au/about-us/careers/careers/careers-with-us.html

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Who We Are With over 2,500 lawyers in 27 offices around the world, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is able to offer a full range of legal services wherever our clients may need them. Our attorneys advise the world’s largest companies on the most complex of multi-jurisdictional matters, across M&A, finance, tax, employment, IPO, regulatory, intellectual property, investigations and dispute resolution.

Why Work Here We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for help on the mandates that matter most to them, wherever in the world that may be. We think and work globally as one firm and we pride ourselves on the ability to work across borders wherever clients need us. We are creative and innovative and enjoy finding the best way to do things. Our people make our firm and we see diversity as a strength. As a people business, we believe we deliver the best when working in teams. We value everyone we work with and trust, respect, consideration and courtesy are at the heart of our values.

Our Commitment to LGBT Inclusion As a firm we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace – we value the fresh perspectives, creative ideas and connections that flow from bringing together people with different backgrounds. We have a global LGBT network, HALO, which is open to all employees worldwide. In the Autumn we will be launching a HALO Champions network in Asia for staff to show their support for LGBT colleagues and get involved in events, seminars and networking opportunities that support LGBT initiatives in the firm. We are members of DIAN, Community Business and InterLaw, and we are supporters of HK GALA, recently sponsoring an event which provided valuable advice to entry-level professionals. We are also sponsoring the 2015 Pink Dot event in Hong Kong. Our people define our business and to attract and retain the best talent, we must create a welcoming and supportive environment.

We are recognised as a bronze standard employer following the Community Business’ Inaugural Hong Kong LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index in 2015, which complemented our positioning in the annual UK Stonewall Index 2015, where we increased our ranking by 57 places from 66th to 9th place.

Benefits

Senior Executive Commitment

Employee Perspective

Diversity and inclusion are fundamentals for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, and our commitment to building a welcoming work culture is absolute. We are proud to be recognised as a bronze standard organisation in the LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index and remain dedicated to building a supportive workplace for all employees.

Georgia Dawson Partner

Industry

Legal Services In Hong Kong

270

Globally

5,100

Our clients need us to serve as business advisors, not just lawyers. In addition to outstanding technical skills, we are looking for people with a strong commercial instinct, a curiosity about different countries and cultures and the ability to work with people from different backgrounds.

What We Look For

We offer interesting, cross-jurisdictional work, comprehensive training programmes and an opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds and different cultures. If you are interested in joining the Freshfields team, we would love to hear from you.

I consider myself very fortunate to work in a firm that offers a general atmosphere of mutual respect and support. Our firm draws on talent from all walks of life, with employees with varied backgrounds and indeed temperaments and quirks! To me, the benefit of identifying LGBT Champions amidst an already accepting environment is that it creates a dialogue about sexual orientation and moves the culture from “accepting” to “embracing” diversity. The success of our global LGBT network - HALO - and the support and commitment demonstrated by people at all levels, shows that Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is taking this seriously. Zoe Lau Senior Associate

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Our LGBT employees are respected and supported as with all of our employees. LGBT employees are offered the same benefits as non-LGBT employees.

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Priscilla Kam Graduate Recruitment Officer, Human Resources chinagraduaterecruit@freshfields.com +852 2846 3400 http://www.freshfields.com/en/global/careers/ http://www.freshfields.com/en/china/careers/trainees/home/

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Senior Executive Commitment

Employee Perspective

Georgia Dawson Partner

Our LGBT employees are respected and supported as with all of our employees. LGBT employees are offered the same benefits as non-LGBT employees.

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Goldman Sachs Who We Are Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.

Our Commitment to LGBT Inclusion Goldman Sachs is proud to be recognized as the top employer for LGBT inclusion in Hong Kong by Community Business’ 2015 Workplace Inclusion Index. At Goldman Sachs, diversity is core to our culture. We believe that a diverse workplace will help us successfully meet the needs of our clients and benefit the firm. A strategic pillar of the firm’s diversity focus is the presence of employee networks, including the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Networks.

Why Work Here Our business principles are founded upon integrity, a commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork. Conducting our business in increasingly complex markets, our people must continually find new ways to provide access to capital, manage risk and provide investment opportunities for our clients to enable them to realize their goals. We strive to create and sustain an environment that attracts the most talented people in the workforce irrespective of their sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, gender, national origin, religion or physical ability.

Open to all employees, our LGBT networks exist in all of our Asia Pacific offices. They aim to advocate a work environment that respects, welcomes and supports LGBT professionals, and enables them to perform to their fullest potential and contribute to the greater goals of the firm. The networks host events throughout the year, including external speaker events, panel discussions and sponsorships of Pride Parades and Pink Dot events. Our annual “Q-Night” provides sociable and fun cross-industry networking opportunities and fundraising for local LGBT charities.

We look for talented people who can bring new ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit; intelligent people with an appetite for learning; committed people who will work hard together and have the determination to solve problems; and ambitious people who will thrive on the challenges and opportunities our meritocracy presents.

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Financial Services In Hong Kong

Size

Globally Ranked

More than 1,600 More than 30,000

1st in the Top 10 Employers in Hong Kong for LGBT Inclusion 2015

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Benefits Consistent with the firm’s global practices, Goldman Sachs offers benefits to Hong Kong employees’ domestic partners. These include healthcare, life insurance and pension coverage as well as employee eligibility to take parental and family-related leave involving their domestic partner and their family. In addition, wellness programs such as medical advisory services are also available.

Senior Executive Commitment For an LGBT new hire to see my LGBT Ally flag and all the ally tents on their first day across the trading floor, it’s a pretty powerful signal that they can be authentic and the firm is supportive. We make it very clear at Goldman Sachs that fostering an inclusive environment is crucial to attracting and retaining the best talent pool, which is, of course, very diverse and our ally program plays a tangible part in that. Eiji Ueda Co-head Securities Division Asia Pacific

Employee Perspective

Through the LGBT Network I have heard from internal and external LGBT role models, gained exposure to senior leaders of the firm and developed new skills that continue to allow me to further progress my career. As a network member I get to make a difference and play a role in influencing change across the firm. Best of all, I get to be me.

Rhoda Cheung Executive Director Private Wealth Management Division Asia Pacific

Careers Contact Get information on the firm, and learn about our people and career opportunities www.goldmansachs.com/careers/

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HSBC Who We Are HSBC is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest banking and financial services organisations. We serve around 48 million customers through four Global Businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. Our network covers 72 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, North America and Latin America.

Why Work Here HSBC looks for progressive minds who want to develop their career while making a strong contribution to our long-term, sustainable growth. To ensure we achieve this growth in the right way, we place great emphasis on our values and are committed to applying the highest standards everywhere we do business, encouraging our people speak up for what is right. We put diversity at the heart of our business and joining HSBC will give you the opportunity to work in a collegiate, supportive and inclusive environment that is truly international, in which we seek to develop and promote people based on merit. We provide our employees with tailored training and support to help them identify, develop and follow their chosen career path across the Group.

Our Commitment to LGBT Inclusion We are a diverse employer and aim to ensure that all employees are enabled to meet their full potential in an inclusive working environment, regardless of any aspect of personal difference. In Hong Kong a local D&I committee works to ensure that the HSBC global vision for diversity and inclusion comes to life in the daily working experience of our employees. They are supported in their work by our employee resource groups, one of which is a PRIDE group. PRIDE runs many events throughout the year to raise awareness and drive inclusion for our LGBT employees. Most recently HSBC has been recognised in the Hong Kong LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index as a leading company for LGBT inclusion.

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Financial Services

Size

Who We Want

21,000

Globally

266,273

At HSBC we recruit high performing individuals who will live our values in every interaction with customers, colleagues and the communities in which we operate. Working with courageous integrity in all they do, our people have progressive minds which are open to new ideas, cultures and markets and work collaboratively to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers around the world. Ranked

In Hong Kong

2nd in the Top 10 Employers in Hong Kong for LGBT Inclusion 2015

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Benefits We offers a competitive total remuneration package and a range of comprehensive, market competitive benefits that help employees manage their professional and personal lives. Programmes and plans are offered to assist employees in building and protecting their financial security and help them and their dependents meet day-to-day needs.

Senior Executive Commitment Valuing Difference is a core principal at HSBC and this is no truer than how we treat our colleagues. We believe that everyone should be able to bring their true selves to work and contribute their unique perspectives in everything they do. We want our people to feel fully engaged and value a working environment that welcomes and respects LGBT colleagues around the world.

Noel Quinn Group General Manager Regional Head of Commercial Banking Asia-Pacific

Employee Perspective

I consider myself very fortunate to have started my career at HSBC where I am encouraged to bring my true self to work. The strong values of the firm create a nurturing environment for people with different nationalities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities to collaborate, perform and grow. Thanks to PRIDE, I felt confident that coming out at work would not impede my career development and that my firm is a genuine meritocracy. Jonny Project Manager

Careers Contact For more information, please visit www.hsbc.com/careers

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J.P. Morgan Who We Are J.P. Morgan has provided first-class global financial services to the world’s leading corporations, governments and individuals in over 100 countries. Today, we manage US2.4 trillion in assets. Our people and our ability to innovate have enabled us to continually meet our client’s needs and serve as the industry leader in the many of the markets we do business.

Why Work Here J.P. Morgan is one of the most respected financial institutions in the world. For this, we credit not only the quality of our products, but the intellect and character of our people. They are a group of many different talents, working not just in investment banking but in the other areas that support it – such as Tech, HR, Marketing and Legal Services. Our founder J. Pierpont Morgan summed up what we offer as “First-class business in a first-class way”. This is as true now as it was then.

Our people need to be first-class too, because our clients have complex financial needs. They include corporations, governments, private firms, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, small businesses and individuals. To serve them, we have built a global financial community. To make it thrive, we’re constantly seeking new talent, from all countries and backgrounds.

Our Commitment to LGBT Inclusion At J.P. Morgan, we believe that different perspectives and experiences bring strength and creativity to our work and lead us to develop the best solutions for our clients. We pride ourselves in having a harassment-free workplace, and providing equal employment opportunities to all. Our respect for the protection and preservation of human rights is guided by the principles set forth in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We have received a 100% rating on the HRC Corporate Equality Index since its inception in 2001.

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Industry Size Find Out More

Over 3,000

Globally

Over 200,000

For a list of job position openings, a description of the positions and the application process, please refer to http://jpmorgan.com/careers

Ranked

In Hong Kong

3rd in the Top 10 Employers in Hong Kong for LGBT Inclusion 2015

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Benefits

We are proud to have been ranked No.3 in the Hong Kong LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index 2015 and to have received the LGBT Network Award and LGBT Executive Sponsor Award.

We embrace the differences that exist among our employees and have committed resources so that we can offer benefits programs that meet our employees' needs. Many of these programs and policies are particularly relevant to and supportive of LGBT employees and their families. Policies that are extended to domestic partners Healthcare Coverage • Medical • Dental • Other insurance coverage

Senior Executive Commitment

Time Away from Work • Parental Leave • Adoption Leave • Compassionate Leave

Employee Perspective I am delighted and proud of what we’ve achieved. This important recognition reflects the diverse and inclusive culture which makes J.P. Morgan a great place to work.

J.P. Morgan believes in the power of a talented and diverse workforce. One of the most important things we can do for our colleagues is to help foster a culture that embraces differences. I believe this is a key differentiator in building strong, successful and sustainable businesses where people feel valued for who they are.

Celine Tan Prime Brokerage Manager

Andrew Butcher Senior Country Officer for Hong Kong

Careers Contact For more information please visit http://jpmorgan.com/careers

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Best Places to Work

Guide 2015

Morgan Stanley Who We Are Morgan Stanley has earned a worldwide reputation for the excellence of its advice and execution in financial markets. With offices in more than 43 countries, the Firm is truly global - and a market leader in the U.S., Europe and Asia as well as in emerging markets. With a presence in Hong Kong since 1987, the city serves as Morgan Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) headquarters, as well as the gateway for capital raising in China.

Why Work Here Our success rests on the talents and passion of our people, who share a common set of values and bring excellence and integrity to everything they do. We seek to grow long-term relationships by virtue of our consistently rigorous thinking and the unsurpassed access to financial markets that Morgan Stanley can bring. Our aim is to be the first choice of everyone who deals in financial markets, whether as prospective clients, employees or investors.

Our Commitment to LGBT Inclusion We know that a diverse workforce and an inclusive corporate culture matters to our clients, as we leverage the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of our employees to deliver innovative solutions. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talent. Our Asia Pride (LGBT) & Allies Employee Networking Group strives to create and foster an environment of inclusiveness and respect for LGBT employees. By empowering current and prospective employees to bring their whole selves to work, we leverage diversity to drive best-in-class business results and enhance the development of our talented professionals. In 2015, Morgan Stanley was named a Top 10 Employer in Hong Kong for LGBT inclusion, presented by not-for-profit Community Business, and attained a Gold Standard in the Hong Kong LGBT Workplace Inclusion Index.

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Financial Services

Size Our People Make Us Who We Are

Globally

Offices in more than 43 countries

Whether you are starting out in your career, or you are ready to advance your career, we have opportunities for you. For students and graduates, we invite you to apply to our Internship, Analyst, and Associate programs. For experienced professionals, we invite you to look across our organization for opportunities that interest you. Ranked

4th in the Top 10 Employers in Hong Kong for LGBT Inclusion 2015

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Benefits We provide a wide range of benefits to our LGBT employees and their dependents, including coverage under the Firm’s private medical plan and travel insurance policy, as well as access to counseling and support services.

Senior Executive Commitment A core part of our culture is a diverse and inclusive workplace, which we strive to provide to our people every day. We can only produce exceptional ideas for our clients if our people can bring their authentic selves to work and have the knowledge that our firm celebrates a diversity of ideas and backgrounds. Participating in the index has given us an opportunity to reflect on what more we can do to make Morgan Stanley a place where everyone can thrive.

Employees also have the option to take out life, accident and critical illness insurance coverage for partners, and our corporate gym membership includes family rates. Morgan Stanley’s personal leave policies (including parental, bereavement, marriage and other leave types) apply equally to all employees.

Employee Perspective

Throughout my tenure at Morgan Stanley, I have enjoyed a supportive environment where sexual orientation has never been an issue. There is clear and direct support for LGBT initiatives from the most senior levels of management. An example is the tremendous regional staff participation in the Asia Pride and Allies’ annual ‘Wear it Purple’ campaign in support of IDAHO, showing that commitment to diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our Firm’s culture.

Michael Buchenberger Managing Director Asia Head of Human Resources

Duncan Smith Vice President and Asia Pride (LGBT) and Ally Network Steering Committee Member

Careers Contact Email:

For students and graduates: asia.recruit@morganstanley.com For experienced professionals: hkrecruitment@morganstanley.com

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