On May 20, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") in Hong Kong held a high-level meeting with senior officials from the Lao People's Democratic Republic. The meeting, led by SFC's CEO Ms. Julia Leung and senior executives, focused on updates on financial markets, capital market development strategies, and technical sharing sessions on supervision of listed companies, sustainable finance, and investor education.
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On May 20, 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission's ("SFC") leadership, including Chief Executive Officer Ms. Julia Leung and senior executives, conducted a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Hong Kong.
The Lao delegation was spearheaded by Mrs. Phengsy Phengmuong, Secretary-General of the Lao Securities Commission Office ("LSCO"), and Mr. Siosavath Thirakul, Chief Executive Officer of the Lao Securities Exchange ("LSX").
Key topics discussed included capital market development strategies and updates on respective financial markets, fostering a collaborative exchange of views.
The Lao delegation engaged in technical sessions with SFC executives, where they discussed strategic priorities, supervision of listed companies, sustainable finance, and investor education.
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