Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui will depart on a visit to Switzerland today, and will return to Hong Kong on Friday.

In Geneva, Mr Hui will attend and speak at the 41st session of the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting & Reporting, organised by the UN Conference on Trade & Development.

He will meet top figures from international organisations, and from the financial and business sectors, to talk about the advantages of Hong Kong's financial industries and how the city is well equipped to respond to the world's increasing focus on sustainability.

During the visit, the treasury chief will also meet financial officials from the Swiss Government.

During Mr Hui's absence, Under Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Joseph Chan will be Acting Secretary.