On May 18, 2026, the SFC welcomed the appointment of Ms Elisa Ng as Executive Director of Investment Products and the re-appointment of Ms Lisa Chen as Executive Director (Legal Services) for a three-year term.
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On May 18, 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") announced the appointment of Ms Elisa Ng as Executive Director of Investment Products and the re-appointment of Ms Lisa Chen as Executive Director (Legal Services) for a three-year term.
Executive Profile: Ms Elisa Ng
Ms Ng possesses over twenty years of asset management experience, having most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and Head of Hong Kong Funds and Institutional Business at J.P. Morgan Asset Management Hong Kong. Her industry leadership includes tenure as Chairman of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association from 2023 to 2024 and membership on the SFC’s Advisory Committee.
Leadership Commentary
SFC Chairman Dr Kelvin Wong welcomed the appointments, citing Ms Ng’s deep expertise in asset management and Ms Chen’s contribution to the legal and regulatory framework as vital assets. SFC Chief Executive Officer Ms Julia Leung highlighted Ms Ng’s market insights and Ms Chen’s ability to lead an agile Legal Services Division capable of navigating litigation and financial landscape challenges.
Notes
Ms Ng’s term will be effective from 8 June 2026, while Ms Chen’s new term commences on 22 May 2026, having originally joined the Legal Services Department in 2023. This page was last updated on 18 May 2026.
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