CE Approves HKEx Chairmanship
The Chief Executive has approved the reappointment of Laura Cha as chairperson of the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited (HKEx) with immediate effect, the Government announced today.
The approval was made under the Securities & Futures Ordinance.
Mrs Cha's chairmanship will coincide with her term of appointment as a member of the Board of Directors of HKEx, which will conclude at the end of the 2022 annual general meeting.
Mrs Cha was elected as chairperson of HKEx by the directors at the board meeting on May 7.
The Government said it is confident that with Mrs Cha's leadership, the HKEx will strive to further enhance Hong Kong's market quality and competitiveness, and strengthen the city's position as the premier fund raising and risk management platform in the region.
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