Glossary

Abbreviations used across this site, with their full names and authoritative sources.

ESG
Environmental, Social and Governance Source
IFRS
International Financial Reporting Standards Source
HKFRS
Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards Source
IAS
International Accounting Standards Source
HKEX
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Source
SFC
Securities and Futures Commission Source
IPO
Initial Public Offering Source
CFA
Chartered Financial Analyst Source
CMA
Certified Management Accountant Source
MIPA
Member of the Institute of Public Accountants Source
ACCA
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Source
RICS
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Source
SDG
Sustainable Development Goals Source
UNGC
United Nations Global Compact Source
COP
Conference of the Parties (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) Source
FRM
Financial Risk Manager Source
MRICS
Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Source
MHKIS
Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Source
CIREA
Member of the China Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and Agents Source
RPS
Registered Professional Surveyor Source
FCCA
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Source
CIA
Certified Internal Auditor Source
CRISC
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control Source
CVA
Certified Valuation Analyst Source