Leo Wong is the Director of Compliance Solutions of Waystone (HK) focusing on SFC compliance consulting services. Leo’s experience covers areas such as asset management, securities, investment advisory, crypto assets and other financial services.

Prior to joining Waystone, Leo served as the Head of Compliance for several SFC-licensed corporations (including asset management, securities brokerage and crypto prime brokerage firms, focusing on SFC Type 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 licenses). In addition, as a former auditor and SFC compliance consultant, Leo managed a wide array of regulatory projects for large institutions and SFC-licensed corporations during the time when he was in PricewaterhouseCoopers HK, ACA Compliance Group, and aiM Group. Leo holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Cambridge and is a qualified member of the HKICPA and GARP (FRM).

Ms Evon Chow is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of diverse experience in audit and advisory roles at PwC and KPMG, as well as in leadership positions within SMEs and startups. This varied background underscores her adaptability and deep expertise across different business environments. With seven years of experience as Finance Director in a financial services group, Evon has developed extensive knowledge in SFC reporting and regulatory compliance. Currently, she works as a consultant, advising licensed corporations on FRR reporting for continuous compliance and delivering FRR training to SFC applicants, equipping them with the essential frameworks and insights necessary for successful licensing.

Over the course of career, Cyrus has served in the audit profession for more than 17 years. He has extensive experience in financial services industry audits and IPOs in Mainland China and Hong Kong. His practice focuses on providing assurance services to clients in the financial services industry, including retail banks, SFC licensed corporations, as well as investment funds.

His leadership and execution of two IPO projects for Mainland Chinese banks listed on the HKEx have been successful. Based on his experience in auditing, he is well versed in the regulatory reporting and compliance requirements of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the SFC.

Also, Cyrus currently serves as a member of the Banking Regulatory Advisory Panel at the HKICPA.

Kevin is the Director of Optima Partners, responsible for regulatory compliance consulting services to global fund managers. He had strong experience and understanding of regulatory requirements of fund managers (hedge funds, private equity funds, private credit funds, real estate funds) in relation to SFC, SEC (Registered Investment Advisors & Exempt Reporting Advisors), CFTC and MAS regulations.

Kevin joined from the Intermediaries Supervision Department of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), responsible for ongoing supervision and inspections of licensed corporations. Prior to that, Kevin worked in Asset Management Industry Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Kevin is an active contributor to the asset management industry. Kevin was appointed as a member of HKICPA Securities Regulatory Advisory Panel, which is comprised of experienced industry practitioners.

He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). He holds Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Accountancy and Master of Laws (Compliance and Regulations) degrees.