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Standards Compliance Index

The Standards Compliance Index measures 81 countries' level of compliance with the "12 Key Standards for Sound Financial Systems" issued by international standard-setting bodies.

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The Business Indicator Index is designed to provide a snapshot of a country's political, economic, and business model versus an ideal best-practice benchmark.

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The Best Practice Reports provide a comprehensive country overview in terms of the Business Indicators Index, the Standards Compliance Index, and other leading global indices.

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The Low Income Country Project provides a modified version of our Best Practice Report that takes into account the unique circumstances of less-developed countries.

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Policy briefs and notes are complementing the country research by addressing issues of financial and economic globalization as well as challenges to responsible private-sector-led growth.

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The weekly reports compile information relevant to country risk analysis, international best practices, and other important developments in the international financial system.

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Hong Kong SAR

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Business Indicator Index
Score Rank
10.73 out of 12 11

With an overall score of 10.73/12, Hong Kong SAR is at standard on the economic, legal, and political indicators that make up our Business Index.
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Standards Compliance Index

Score Rank
61.67 out of 100 15

Hong Kong achieves high overall compliance with international standards and codes, with a score of 61.7 out of 100 in our Standards Compliance Index.
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