The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published a statement welcoming the re-appointment of Ms Julia Leung as Chief Executive Officer for a further two-year term effective 1 January 2026. Ms Leung was first appointed CEO on 1 January 2023 and her current term concludes on 31 December 2025. The SFC linked the renewed term to advancing its priorities in regulatory reform and market development and supporting operational continuity, with the SFC Chairman highlighting strategic initiatives in data, talent and succession planning; Ms Leung pointed to continued focus on investor protection, market integrity and innovation.
Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission 2025-11-14
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission welcomes Julia Leung’s re-appointment as Chief Executive Officer for a two-year term starting 1 January 2026
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced the re-appointment of Ms. Julia Leung as Chief Executive Officer for another two-year term starting 1 January 2026. The extension aims to advance regulatory reform, market development, and operational continuity, with a focus on data, talent, succession planning, investor protection, market integrity, and innovation.