HKSI Institute Awards Mr Tim Lui Its Highest Honour

Hong Kong, 7 November 2024: The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute) hosted its flagship Autumn Dinner on 6 November 2024, with a distinguished gathering of over 160 members and guests from the financial industry.   The prestigious event saw the conferment of its highest accolade, the Honorary Fellowship, to Mr Tim Lui, as well as the induction of three esteemed HKSI Institute Members as Senior Fellows.

“A respected leader with impressive industry credentials, Mr Tim Lui has made significant contributions to the growth and development of the financial services sector in Hong Kong, as well as to the HKSI Institute.  Under his exceptional leadership, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has enhanced Hong Kong's global competitiveness and connectivity with Mainland markets,” said Mr Colin Shaftesley, Chairperson of the HKSI Institute.  “His unwavering support to the HKSI Institute has been invaluable.  He has actively engaged with our young members, sharing valuable advice and insights that have greatly benefitted our professional community,” Mr Shaftesley added.

“I am truly honoured to be recognised as an Honorary Fellow and proud to join the eminent ranks of Honorary Fellows who have paved the way.  I look forward to continuing my close engagement with the HKSI Institute, working together to drive strategic initiatives that promote a robust and resilient financial services sector built on the pillars of integrity, innovation and sustainable growth,” said Mr Tim Lui.  

After six years of dedicated service, Mr Tim Lui concluded his tenure as Chairman of the SFC on 19 October 2024.  He is currently a Director of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance and a member of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Exchange Fund Advisory Committee and Banking Advisory Committee.  Mr Lui joined PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in 1978 and had an illustrious career with the firm, holding various leadership positions, including Senior Tax Partner, Lead Director of the Board of Partners, and a member of the Global Board.  He retired as a Senior Advisor of PwC in 2018.

The following HKSI Institute Members were inducted as Senior Fellows for their dedication and outstanding service: 

• Mr Samuel Choi, Managing Partner, aiM Capital Consortium Limited
• Ms Helen Leung, Mercer FundWatchTM Solutions Leader, Asia, Mercer Investments (HK) Limited
• Mr Robert Lui, Partner, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

Mr Shaftesley expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the three newly inducted Senior Fellows, acknowledging the profound impact of their contributions. “Samuel and Helen drive excellence in the asset management sector, while Robert advances Fintech and virtual assets.  Their tireless commitment to industry standards extends beyond their own professional endeavours to nurturing our next generation of financial professionals, setting a high bar for our community.  We are grateful for their unwavering support and expertise, which will shape the future of our industry,” he said.

For more information of the HKSI Institute and its range of professional development programmes, please visit www.hksi.org.

Group photo with government officials, regulators, and Board Directors.

(From left to right) Mr Foster Yim (HKSI Institute Board Director), Miss Ruth Kung (Chief Executive, HKSI Institute), Mr David Chau (HKSI Institute Board Director) Ms Phyllis Lee (HKSI Institute Board Director), Mr Robert Lui (HKSI Institute Board Director and Senior Fellow 2024), Ms Helen Leung (HKSI Institute Board Director and Senior Fellow 2024), The Hon Robert Lee (Legislative Council Member), Mr Colin Shaftesley (Chairperson, HKSI Institute), Mr Tim Lui (Honorary Fellow 2024), Ms Salina Yan (Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), Dr Kelvin Wong (Chairman, Securities and Futures Commission), Mr Samuel Choi (Senior Fellow 2024), as well as HKSI Institute Board Directors Mr Barry Tong, Dr Gordon Tsui, Mr Ken Lo and Dr Wang Zhongze.

Mr Tim Lui receiving the Honorary Fellowship Certificate from Mr Colin Shaftesley.

Group photo with the newly inducted Senior Fellows.

(From left to right) Miss Ruth Kung, Ms Helen Leung, Mr Robert Lui, Mr Colin Shaftesley, Mr Tim Lui and Mr Samuel Choi.