HKSI Institute Confers Honorary Fellowship on Mr Laurence Li and Inducts Three Senior Fellows

Hong Kong, 11 November 2026: The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute) conferred its highest honour, the Honorary Fellowship, on Mr Laurence Li and inducted three members as Senior Fellows at its signature Autumn Dinner on 10 November 2026. Over 260 members and guests gathered to celebrate the recipients’ respective contributions to Hong Kong’s financial services sector and the Institute, while forging connections across the industry. 

Mr Kevin Liem, Board Chairperson of the HKSI Institute, said, “Laurence’s commitment to talent development, industry collaboration and the continued advancement of Hong Kong’s financial services sector closely aligns with the HKSI Institute’s mission. During his tenure as Chairman of the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC), he championed policy research and recommendations to enhance market connectivity and strengthen Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international financial centre. He has also brought these strategic perspectives to his continued engagement with the Institute, enriching the exchange of insights among our members and practitioners.”

A Senior Counsel at Temple Chambers, Mr Li practises commercial litigation with a focus on finance, investments, and financial markets. Beyond his legal practice, he has contributed extensively through public service and academia, including serving as Chairman of the FSDC from 2019 to 2025.

Mr Li said, “It is a privilege to receive this honour from the HKSI Institute. Hong Kong’s financial markets thrive because our financial industry provides excellent services. Our professionals are the lifeblood of Hong Kong as an international financial centre. The Institute is instrumental in training our professionals, maintaining high standards, and fostering collaboration across the industry. Its contribution is appreciated by all. I am deeply grateful to have been involved and look forward to continuing to share my experience with the Institute and the professional community.”

The HKSI Institute also recognised three members as Senior Fellows:

• Mr Andrew Cheong, Director, Huajin Corporate Finance (International) Limited
• Prof Marvin Lai, Partner, Burgeon Group Consulting Limited
• Ms Agnes Tso, Partner, Financial Services, Ernst & Young

On the Senior Fellowships, Mr Liem said, “Our Senior Fellows are being recognised for a different but equally important form of contribution: years of dedicated service to the HKSI Institute. In different capacities, they have supported our work in areas including examination and training review, training session moderation, professional advice and member engagement. Their involvement helps us maintain professional standards, develop practitioners and keep our work relevant to the needs of the industry, and we are very pleased to recognise these substantive contributions.”

“We are also grateful to LTP, our Cocktail Sponsor, and Global X, our Photo Sponsor, for their generous support in making the Autumn Dinner an enjoyable occasion for our members and guests,” Mr Liem added.

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

Photo 1: Mr Laurence Li (left) receiving the Honorary Fellowship Certificate from Mr Kevin Liem.

Photo 2: Group photo with the newly inducted Senior Fellows.
From left to right: Miss Ruth Kung (Chief Executive, HKSI Institute); Mr Laurence Li; Ms Agnes Tso; Mr Andrew Cheong; Prof Marvin Lai; and Mr Kevin Liem.

Photo 3: Group photo with distinguished guests.
From left to right: Dr Au King Lun (Honorary Fellow, HKSI Institute); Ms Au King-chi (Honorary Fellow, HKSI Institute); Dr Kelvin Wong (Chairman, Securities and Futures Commission; Mr Laurence Li; Mr Kevin Liem; The Hon Robert Lee (Legislative Council Member); Ms Salina Yan (Honorary Fellow, HKSI Institute); Prof KC Chan (Honorary Fellow, HKSI Institute); Dr Rocky Tung (Executive Director, FSDC); and Miss Ruth Kung.