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Tom Chan Pak-lam

(陳柏楠)

Tom Chan Pak-lam
陳柏楠
The latest news and top stories on Tom Chan Pak-lam, the Permanent Honorary President and Director of the Institute of Securities Dealers. With over 30 years of management experience, including as Deputy Chairman of Success Universe Group and a qualified solicitor, his expertise encompasses corporate strategy, legal compliance, project financing, and mergers and acquisitions.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is targeting proceeds of between HK$2 billion and HK$3 billion as part of the proposed bond deal. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

Exclusive | HKU kicks off roadshow for US$385 million bond to back Northern Metropolis plan

Roadshows arranged by bankers including HSBC Holdings will draw banks, insurers, pension funds and asset managers in the coming days.

IPO

China’s tightened IPO rules for some ‘red chips’ in Hong Kong raise concerns

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong sends ‘very strong message’ with insider-trading arrests

Hong Kong stock market

Why HKEX’s board lot reform could pose challenges for HSBC and others

HSBC, Xiaomi, AIA and Pop Mart are among some 650 Hong Kong-listed firms that may need to change trading units under proposed lot reforms.

HKEX allows listed companies to determine their own lot size, resulting in about 2,700 listed companies having 44 different lot sizes. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance

Why China’s rise as a ‘financial superpower’ could depend on Hong Kong

From the yuan’s growth as a global currency to IPO funding to tokenisation, the city is a linchpin in Beijing’s ambitions.

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IPO

Hong Kong IPO boom strains sponsors as regulator steps in over poor applications

SFC warns over deal-chasing, staff shortages and unchecked use of AI undermining IPO preparations.

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Gold in Hong Kong

Explainer | Why Hong Kong’s gold ambitions run through Shanghai

As Hong Kong and Shanghai deepen cooperation in the gold market, officials are hailing the agreement as ‘the dawn of a new chapter’.

Gold bricks displayed at Hong Kong Gold Exchange. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid high Hong Kong, mainland China growth

It ‘makes sense’ for HSBC to focus on ‘core high-growth markets’ that have ‘underpenetrated’ insurance needs, analyst says.

Banking & finance

Hang Seng Bank to leave Hang Seng Index after 53 years if buyout passes

Brokers say the well-established benchmark is unlikely to be affected, as shareholders are poised to back HSBC’s privatisation plan.

HKEX

Nasdaq is planning 23-hour trading. Should Hong Kong follow suit?

HKEX plans to adopt digital currencies and tokenisation in the next decade, which analysts say are in demand for round-the-clock trading.

The HKEX logo is displayed at the Hong Kong stock exchange in Central, June 5, 2024. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

HSBC names veteran accountant Brendan Nelson new chairman amid Asia growth push

Appointment surprises market after HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery earlier said the 75-year-old was not keen on a permanent role.

Brendan Nelson has been serving as interim chairman since October 1. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Hong Kong insurers liable for payouts of US$334 million related to Tai Po fire

The Hong Kong Bar Association is providing free legal services to victims and urges them to take immediate action to protect their rights.

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Banking & finance

Exclusive | Mainland Chinese financial firms seeking strategic Hong Kong base on the rise: Citigroup

Hong Kong is an ideal platform for mainland and international companies aiming to expand globally and pursue opportunities across Asia.

SFC

SFC CEO Julia Leung to remain in office for another two years: sources

The government is expected to appoint Leung to a second term as head of the SFC, handling major financial regulatory projects, sources say.

Securities and Futures Commission CEO Julia Leung Fung-yee speaks at the Bond Connect Anniversary Summit on July 8, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
IPO

Chinese tech firms rush to list in Hong Kong and go global

The increased interest from mainland companies reflects the city’s status as the world’s No 1 spot for fundraising.

Hong Kong continues to be a launch pad for Chinese technology companies to go global. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Hong Kong international schools’ debentures, capital levies: how do they work?

Court case prompts fresh scrutiny of how Hong Kong’s international schools raise funds with debentures and capital levies.

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Banking & finance

HSBC reshuffles top brass, naming wealth head Maggie Ng as CEO of Hong Kong unit

The reshuffle comes as a prolonged slump in the ­­property market in Hong Kong has proven to be a drag on Hang Seng’s loan book.

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Family offices

Hong Kong emerges as hub for impact investments as family offices embrace ESG

Nine out of 10 family offices globally invest in ESG projects, a Sustainable Finance Initiative survey shows.

Family offices prioritised nature-based solutions – such as reforestation, wetland restoration and regenerative agriculture – for their ESG investments, according to a survey. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong orders probe into procurement processes amid bottled water scandal

Lawmaker says authorities ‘flustered and panicking’ amid accusations supplier of bottled water to government offices used brand without permission.

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IPO

Hong Kong’s IPO rules spark debate over retail vs institutional investors

The IPO rules guarantee institutional investors 40 per cent of the offering, while leaving as little as 10 per cent for retail investors.

Banking & finance

HKEX to slash minimum spread of 300 stocks from Monday

The minimum spreads for the stocks trading between HK$10 to HK$50 will be cut by 50 to 60 per cent, according to HKEX.

Bull statues outside the Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong fights carry trade pressure with dollar sales to maintain currency peg

It is the sixth time that the HKMA has intervened in the market to defend the currency peg since June 26.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority logo seen at its offices in IFC Two, Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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