LGBT banking forum launched in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong LGBT Interbank Forum was formally launched last week with the goal of supporting LGBT workers within the region’s financial-services sector. The forum, which was informally created in 2006 and has 25 member and observer firms, sponsors community groups as well as facilitating the sharing of good practice. The finance sector within the city is perceived as broadly tolerant, but a “don’t ask, don’t tell” culture persists. Hong Kong still lacks anti-discrimination legislation relating to sexual orientation.

Celine Tan says there is still a culture of “don’t ask, don’t tell” in the finance industry. Photo: Edward Wong