We are pleased to have Charles Li, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), as a speaker at this year’s Regulatory Webinar Series.
HKEX has been committed to connecting China with the world, transforming and diversifying the underlying assets of its markets, and embracing new technologies in order to further enhance its position as the global capital markets leader in the Asian time zone. During the fireside chat, Li will share his insights into how HKEX is innovating and delivering on its strategic plan. He will also discuss how the strategic initiatives that HKEX has recently put in place will shape the development of Hong Kong and global financial markets in the long term.
The fireside chat will be moderated by Colin Shaftesley, Partner of PwC.
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Charles LI
Charles Li has served as Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) since 2010. In this role, Mr. Li has orchestrated some of the most significant strategic initiatives in HKEX’s history, including the acquisition of the London Metal Exchange in 2012, the launch of OTC Clear in 2013, and the introduction of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect in 2014, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect in 2016, and Bond Connect in 2017. He has sought to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an offshore Renminbi hub and led HKEX’s efforts to reform its listing regime to maintain Hong Kong’s competitiveness and secure its position as a leading IPO centre.
Mr. Li was born in Beijing and grew up in Gansu. Before leaving China for further study, Mr. Li was an offshore oil worker in the North China Sea and then an editor-reporter for China Daily. After completing his Juris Doctor (JD) degree in the US, Mr. Li practiced law in New York with Davis Polk & Wardwell and Brown & Wood. Before joining HKEX, he was Chairman of JP Morgan China, prior to which he was President of Merrill Lynch China.
Mr. Li obtained a BA degree in English literature from Xiamen University in 1984, an MA degree in journalism from the University of Alabama in 1988, and a JD degree from Columbia University School of Law in 1991.
Administrative Details
Date & Time
Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020 (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Hours
SFC:1.00, PWMA:1.00, HKTA:1.00
