Sylvia Yip

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. engages in the provision of banking and related financial services. It offers wealth management, enrich banking, i-free banking, private banking, corporate banking, business banking, cross-border financial services, deposits, investments, mortgage, loan, insurance, credit card, and mandatory provident fund. The company was founded on October 1, 2001 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Peking University provides post-secondary education services. It offers undergraduate and graduate courses. It provides courses such as basic and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, sciences of medicine, management, and education. The company was founded by JiaNai Sun in 1898 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corp. Ltd. engages in the provision of mortgage services. It offers mortgage insurance, reverse mortgage, policy reverse mortgage, microfinance scheme, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) financing guarantee scheme, mortgage purchase, funding, mortgage-backed securitization, and infrastructure financing and securitization. The company was founded in March 1997 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Livi Bank Ltd. is a digital bank based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The bank is backed by BOC (Holdings), JD Technology, and the Jardine Matheson Group, which provide financial strength, technological expertise, and marketing excellence. Livi aims to foster digital innovation, promote financial inclusion, and enhance customer experiences. The bank offers flexible solutions to customers anytime and anywhere, along with ecosystem partnerships that complement their everyday lives. Livi has received widespread industry recognition for its outstanding service, including a gold certificate at the Privacy-Friendly Awards 2021, the Outstanding Customer Reward Programme in Virtual Banking from ET Nets Fintech Awards 2020, and the Excellent Brand of Fintech (Virtual Bank) by Metro Finances Leaders Choice Brand Awards 2021.

China UnionPay Co., Ltd. operates as an inter-bank transaction settlement system. The firm offers terminal maintenance, card-issuing data processing, bankcards and terminals testing, Internet security certification, and bankcard points. The company was founded in March 2002 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

BOC Credit Card (International) Ltd. issues credit cards and is ultimately controlled by the Government of China. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas (China) Ltd. is a financial institution that provides banking, financing, and advisory services to local and overseas corporations, financial institutions, and institutional investors. The company is based in Shanghai, China, and is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas. With a presence in 13 markets and over 18,000 employees, BNP Paribas is well-positioned to deliver solutions for evolving business needs. The CEO of the Chinese company is Chang Geng Lai.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Capital (Asia Pacific) Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Bank of China Group Insurance Co. Ltd. provides life insurance and related finance services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company is ultimately controlled by the Government of China.

Nanyang Commercial Bank (China) Ltd. provides banking services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of China. The company is based in Beijing, China.

Bank of China (New York Branch) engages in the provision of financial services. The firm involves in corporate banking, clearing service, personal banking, and self services. It offers deposits, treasury and foreign exchange, trade services, and corporate loans. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates as an accounting organization. The private company is based in Beijing, China.

Part of China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd., Nanyang Commercial Bank Ltd. is a financial institution based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company provides cross-border wealth management services, property financing services in mainland China, and account opening services. With a focus on customer service and reputation, Nanyang Commercial Bank aims to serve clients from various regions. Nanyang Commercial Bank Ltd. offers comprehensive electronic banking platforms for convenient financial transactions. The company was founded in 1949. Nanyang Commercial Bank was acquired by China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd. from Bank of China Ltd. on May 30, 2016 for $8,772.07 million.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is the government authority in Hong Kong which was established in 1993 by merging the Office of the Exchange Fund with the Office of the Commissioner of Banking. The HKMA reports to the Financial Secretary and is responsible for maintaining Hong Kong's monetary and banking stability. Based in Hong Kong, the Authority aims to keep the Hong Kong dollar stable by managing the Exchange Fund (Hong Kong's official reserves) in a sound and effective way, to promote the safety of Hong Kong's banking system and to develop Hong Kong's financial infrastructure to enable money to flow smoothly, freely and without obstruction. The Exchange Fund's statutory roles include affecting the exchange value of the currency of Hong Kong and maintaining the stability and integrity of the monetary and financial systems, with a view to maintaining Hong Kong as an international financial center. The HKMA manages the Exchange Fund, ensuring that the fund meets its statutory roles and actively managing the fund's assets, mainly held in the form of foreign denominated interest-bearing instruments and equities. To meet the operational needs of the Government, part of the Exchange Fund is also held in Hong Kong dollar denominated securities. The Exchange Fund is managed as two distinct portfolios. The first is a Backing Portfolio to ensure that the monetary base related to the Currency Board operations is fully backed by highly liquid, short-term U.S. dollar denominated interest-bearing securities. The second is an Investment Portfolio to preserve the fund's value for future generations in Hong Kong.