It was our honor to welcome Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Mr. Norman Chan and Ms. Carmen Chu, the HKMA’s Executive Director, Banking Conduct, as special guests at the PWMA Leadership Breakfast on 17 February 2017. The event was well attended, bringing together about 40 senior leaders from our member firms.
Amy Lo, Chairman of Executive Committee of PWMA, shared the Association’s recent accomplishments and its goals for 2017. She also used the occasion to brief members regarding the Apprenticeship Programme, a talent training initiative co-organized with the HKMA. The Programme is a multiyear experience tailored for students interested in getting an early leg up on a career in the PWM industry.
Mr. Chan addressed the breakfast meeting, sharing his thoughts about the private wealth management industry’s potential and HKMA’s regulatory priorities followed by a Q & A with PWMA members. The feedback from attendees has been extremely positive, particularly with regard to the HKMA’s clear support for talent development aimed at fostering the industry’s sustainable growth over the long term.