Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced today (Tuesday) that Colin Chau has joined the Group as Senior Vice President in the Listing Division.

Mr Chau will lead an accounting team in providing support on enforcement, policy development and transactions to the Division.  The team's role in handling transactions will be consultative in nature. Mr Chau will also lead the Division's accounting training and outreach programmes.

Mr Chau is a qualified accountant with more than 30 years of experience in auditing, accounting and policy setting.  Prior to joining HKEx, Mr Chau was Director of Compliance at the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, where he oversaw the monitoring and enforcement of accounting and auditing standards in Hong Kong.  Before joining the Institute in 2001, Mr Chau worked with Coopers and Lybrand, now known as Price water house Coopers, in Melbourne and then Hong Kong.  He held various roles during his tenure with the firm and was last Engagement Leader of its Business Services Division.

"I am delighted to have Colin on board.  He brings to his role a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the Hong Kong market," said HKEx's Head of Listing, Richard Williams. "I am confident his expertise and proven leadership ability will benefit the work of our Division and HKEx."