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Mr. Terence Yau

Mr. Yau is a finance professional with extensive investment industry experience. He graduated from John Molson School of Business with a major in Finance and has been working at New Region since 1990. He currently serves as a Board of Directors and Responsible Officer for Types 1, 4 and 9 regulated activities (dealing in securities, advising on securities and asset management) at New Region, leveraging his expertise and leadership skills to help shape the organization's strategic direction and achieve its investment objectives.

Board of Directors

Mr. Kavi Wong

CEO & Fund Manager

Mr. Wong is a seasoned professional in the banking and investment sectors, boasting an impressive career spanning two decades. Currently, at New Region, he holds the esteemed role of CEO and Responsible Officer for Types 4 and 9 regulated activities – which encompass the domains of securities advising and asset management, under the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC).

In addition to his executive responsibilities, Mr. Wong's entrepreneurial drive led him to co-found the Trends Strategic Hedging Fund SPC, an entity that excels in hedge fund strategies. Through his strategic vision and meticulous attention to detail, Mr. Wong has guided the fund to exceptional performance over the years.

Mr. Wong's extensive experience has endowed him with a profound understanding of various facets of the financial realm. His comprehensive knowledge in areas such as macroeconomic analysis, equities, alternative investments, as well as due diligence serves as an invaluable asset, empowering him to provide invaluable insights and guidance in investment decision-making processes.

Prior to his current leadership role at New Region, Mr. Wong served various global institutions including HSBC Group, KPMG, Trend Asset Management, and BCT. Alongside, Mr. Wong is a registered Director with the esteemed Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).

Mr. Wong earned his accounting degree with distinction from the esteemed Monash University.

Mr. Ivan Fan

Mr. Fan embarked on his career at ABN AMRO and has since held various relationship management roles, catering to the wealth management needs of private clients in the region. Mr. Fan, who specializes in high-net worth financial planning, has held positions as a senior manager role at Citi Bank(HK Limited) and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC). He has also served in management roles at Bank of China (HK) LIMITED and China Life (Overseas) company limited leading multiple teams to achieve excellent results.

Bringing more than 18 years of experience in the banking and private wealth management industry, Mr. Fan currently holds the esteemed position of Head of Private Wealth, overseeing the asset management business at New Region.

Mr. Fan is a Registered Financial Planner recognized by the US-headquartered RFPI and holds a BBA degree from Monash University.

Head of Private Wealth

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Mr. Henry Chu

Responsible Officer

Mr. Chu has a solid professional background in the financial industry and currently serves as the Responsible Officer at New Region. He previously held a client management position at HSBC, specializing in providing tailored investment advice and market analysis for high-net-worth clients. With his exceptional expertise and keen market insights, Mr. Chu provides valuable guidance in investment decision-making.

Additionally, during his tenure at Yue Xiu Securities Company Limited and Sino-Rich Securities & Futures Limited, Mr. Chu gained extensive management and investment experience. He has excelled in portfolio management, performance monitoring, and risk management, consistently ensuring that asset management activities comply with regulatory requirements, thereby providing strong security for clients' assets.

Mr. Ming Mak

Head of investment advisory

Mr. Mak currently serves as the Head of Investment Advisory at New Region, bringing extensive experience in the banking and securities industry. Prior to his current position, Mr. Mak worked at several well-known securities firms, including Yue Xiu Securities Company Limited, China Industrial Securities International Brokerage Limited, and KGI Asia Limited, where he was responsible for managing investment portfolios and helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Additionally, he has held multiple leadership roles at HSBC and Hang Seng Bank, leading client relationship managers and product specialists to provide advisory services to high-net-worth (HNW) clients. With his profound market knowledge and professional skills, Mr. Mak is able to offer efficient and forward-looking investment solutions to clients, earning their trust and praise.

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Mr. Chris Leung

Mr Leung is an experienced professional in the banking and insurance industry and currently serving as Senior Vice President (Asset Management) at New Region.

Covering both the Hong Kong and Mainland China market since 2008, Mr Leung has been focusing on helping the regional private clients with investment strategy, portfolio management, and wealth management products including insurance related solutions.

Prior to his current position, Mr Leung has held various leadership roles at China Life (Overseas) Company Limited, Prudential Hong Kong Limited, and China Citic Bank International, Bank of China (Hong Kong), where he led relationship managers and product specialists in advising high net worth (HNW) clients.

Mr Leung earned his Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Banking and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science and holds the professional qualification of IFPHK Financial Advisers' International Qualification (FAIQ).

Senior Vice President (Asset Management)

Mr. Rick Chiu

Vice President

As a SFC-licensed asset management representative, Mr. Rick Chiu provides expert guidance to high net worth (HNW) clients by offering valuable market insights and informed recommendations.

Over the past 5 years, Mr. Chiu has been focusing on advising clients in the Greater China region. Prior to his role at New Region, he held various client management positions at esteemed financial institutions such as HSBC and Shanghai Commercial Bank.

Currently serving as Vice President at New Region, Mr. Chiu continues to demonstrate his exceptional expertise and commitment to delivering services to the regional clients.

In 2023, Mr. Chiu had the privilege of representing New Region at the prestigious 2023 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ms. Josephine Cheng

Relationship Manager (Wealth Management)

Ms. Cheng is currently a Relationship Manager (Wealth Management)

at New Region, specializing in providing tailored wealth management solutions and strategic advice for high-net-worth clients. As a key member of the company’s core team, Ms. Cheng leverages her extensive management knowledge and professional skills to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.

Ms. Cheng holds a Master’s degree in Management from Macquarie University, Australia. She possesses keen market insights and extensive practical experience. She is adept at accurately understanding the dynamic changes in financial markets and providing precise and effective strategic advice based on clients’ needs, helping them achieve stable and optimized investment returns in volatile market environments. Additionally, she excels at developing flexible asset allocation plans for clients to maximize financial growth.