From Strength to Strength: Financing Our Transition to a Sustainable Future

Jasmine is the Managing Partner of the EY member firms in Hong Kong and Macau, overseeing all aspects of business operations in these locations.

With over 25 years of experience, Jasmine has acquired deep expertise working with Hong Kong and mainland Chinese financial institutions on an array of assurance, strategy and consulting services, leading business growth and optimization initiatives for major financial services companies across Mainland China and Hong Kong.

Previously Jasmine led the firm’s Financial Services Practices in Hong Kong. She has led many significant business enhancement efforts for Hong Kong and Macau financial institutions with substantial exposure to China market and has advised senior management on topics pertaining to strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory development and operational transformation.

Jasmine is also one of the lead partners in the EY China Overseas Investment Network, actively connecting Chinese financial institutions with the global financial services network and advising on outbound investment and acquisition opportunities.

Jasmine is a keen advocate of innovation. She leads a strong and professional team with a great wealth of experience, supporting financial institutions to deliver digital and virtual banking services and promoting fintech and innovation in Hong Kong.

She is a champion of greater integration and cooperation within the Greater Bay Area (GBA). She spearheads the EY Greater Bay Area Center of Excellence to help clients succeed in capturing the vast opportunities in GBA. She is also a committee member of the GBA Committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA).

Jasmine is passionate about and active in supporting the development of accounting professionals in Hong Kong. She is a Council Member of the HKICPA, a committee member of the Professional Development Committee and the Registration and Practising Committee of the Institute, and a member of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance, the Accounting Development Foundation, the Association of Women’s Accountant Member and The Society of Chinese Accountants & Auditors.

Christine Ip is CEO – Greater China of UOB and a non-executive director of UOB China. Mrs Ip has more than 30 years of experience in both consumer and corporate banking and has significant experience in Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas markets. She holds a MBA from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a bachelor’s degree in arts from the University of Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I strive to ensure the Sustainability Development Goals are firmly embedded in our Bank’s corporate strategy for sustainable environmental, social and governance outcomes. On a personal level, I hope to mobilise efforts to minimise all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change.

Kenneth Hui is the Head of Market Development Division of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), in charge of the HKMA’s efforts to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international financial centre. Prior to joining the HKMA, Ken was a senior manager at the Investment Products Division of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), specialising in regulatory policies on retail funds and innovative retail investment products. During his time at the SFC, Ken was seconded to the Secretariat of the International Organization of Securities Commissions, where he was responsible for global OTC derivatives reforms.

Dr. Stephen Wong received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago and Master of Arts in East Asian Studies from Yale University.  He completed his Doctorate degree in Public Administration (DPA) from the University of Hong Kong.

He began his career as an investment banker and held regional management positions with several global financial institutions, including as Executive Director at UBS in London and Managing Director at RBS.

Dr. Wong joined Our Hong Kong Foundation in 2015, and he is currently Senior Vice President & Executive Director of Public Policy Institute.  He is also a member of the Legislative Council.