On September 30, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") appointed Ms. Alexandra Yeong as Interim Head of Investment Products, effective November 1, 2025. She will oversee the division until a new Executive Director is appointed, following Ms. Christina Choi's move to Corporate Finance. Ms. Yeong joined the SFC in 2007 and has held various positions, including Director of Corporate Finance and Director of Investment Products.
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On September 30, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") appointed Ms. Alexandra Yeong, Senior Director of Investment Products, as Interim Head of Investment Products, effective November 1, 2025. This appointment follows Ms. Christina Choi's pending transition to the Executive Director of Corporate Finance (Note 1) and the imminent commencement of a recruitment process for the Executive Director of Investment Products. Ms. Yeong will oversee the Investment Products Division until the appointment of a new Executive Director.
Ms. Yeong, who has been with the SFC since 2007, has held various roles in the Supervision of Markets Division and the Corporate Finance Division. She has been a Director of Investment Products since 2009 and was promoted to her current position in 2017, where she oversees key activities such as UT Code reviews, supervision of collective investment schemes, and policy formulation related to investment products.
Ms. Julia Leung, the SFC's Chief Executive Officer, lauded Ms. Yeong's appointment, stating that it will maintain the operational strength of the Investment Products Division during this transition period. Dr. Kelvin Wong, the SFC Chairman, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that Ms. Yeong's appointment ensures continuity and stability, maintaining public confidence amidst the change in leadership.
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