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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.

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.

2 Feb 2026 - 7:04PM

Gold in Hong Kong

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

27 Jan 2026 - 10:03AM

Banking & finance

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

19 Jan 2026 - 11:35AM

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.

1 Jan 2026 - 3:55PM

HSBC will hold a court meeting and a general meeting of Hang Seng Bank shareholders on January 8 in Hong Kong to vote on its proposed HK$155-per-share offer. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

16 Dec 2025 - 5:49PM

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.

3 Dec 2025 - 5:28PM

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.

27 Nov 2025 - 11:17PMvideocam

A fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has claimed 55 lives, while some 280 people are still missing. Photo: Eugene Lee

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.

13 Oct 2025 - 8:34AM

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.

7 Oct 2025 - 7:53PM

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.

24 Sep 2025 - 9:36PM

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.

13 Sep 2025 - 3:40PMvideocam

A view of Hong Kong International School. Photo: Sam Tsang

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.

4 Sep 2025 - 8:33PM

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.

3 Sep 2025 - 6:45PM

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.

17 Aug 2025 - 11:36PM

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.

11 Aug 2025 - 8:30AM

Fundraising on the Hong Kong stock exchange surged eightfold in the first half, with 42 firms raising US$13.5 billion. Photo: Nora Tam

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.

3 Aug 2025 - 11:30AM

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.

16 Jul 2025 - 7:14PM

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Tom Chan Pak-lam

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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.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | Why Hong Kong’s gold ambitions run through Shanghai

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.