Mr Laurence Li, SC is the Chairman of the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC). The FSDC is an advisory body to the HKSAR Government on all matters relating to the development of Hong Kong as an international financial centre. It engages the industry in formulating proposals to promote the further development of the financial services industry of Hong Kong and to map out the strategic direction for the development.

Mr Li’s profession is a practicing barrister. He focuses on banking, commercial, company, and securities law. Prior to being called to the Hong Kong Bar, he served in several positions within the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong and, before that, worked in a law firm in New York.

Mr Li is a Judge of the International Court and Regulatory Tribunal in Doha, Qatar. He is also a Fellow of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, an Honorary Fellow of the Asian Institute of International Financial Law at The University of Hong Kong, and a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Financial Regulation and Economic Development at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Mr HUANG formerly served as the Director of the Zhongshan City Public Service Data Management Bureau in Guangdong Province, the Chairman of the Zhongshan Municipal Committee of the China Democratic National Construction Association, and the Vice Chairman of the Zhongshan Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. He currently serves as the Vice Mayor of Zhuhai City.

Mr. Wilson Tang is the Chief Executive of BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited (“BOC Life”) responsible for driving the business roadmap as well as the growth strategy for the company. BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited (‘BOC Life’) was founded in Hong Kong and has served the local market for decades. We have grown to be one of the top life insurance companies in Hong Kong, with a commitment to offering comprehensive services in life insurance, wealth management and retirement protection. BOC Life is owned by BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited and Bank of China Group Insurance Company Limited. In addition to the channels of tied agency, brokerage and eChannel, BOC Life distributes its life insurance products in Hong Kong via the professional relationship managers at various branches of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited and Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited. We strive to provide our customers with tailored insurance and financial planning services that meet their personal needs and targets. BOC Life's solid financial strength has been affirmed by international rating agencies, including the financial strength ratings of “A” by Standard & Poor's and “A1” by Moody’s Investors Service.

Wilson has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry and held various leadership positions. Prior to joining BOC Life, Wilson was the Head of Insurance at Hang Seng Bank, and CEO and Director of Hang Seng Insurance Company Limited where he led life insurance, general insurance, medical insurance and MPF businesses. While working at HSBC Insurance in China, he took up the positions as Chief Actuary, Head of Investment, Director and Chairman of Asset and Liabilities Committee. He is a current non-official member of the Industry Advisory Committee on Long Term Business to Insurance Authority, the Chairman of Employers’ Federation of Hong Kong (Insurance Group), the member of the Hong Kong Management Association Insurance Management Committee, as well as the Committee member of the 2021 Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Election (Insurance).

Wilson is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. He graduated from University of Manitoba with a Master of Sciences Degree in Actuarial Mathematics.

Dr. William T. Smith is the Chair of the NGO Committee on Ageing at the United Nations in New York and President/CEO of Aging in America, Inc. With over 53 years of experience in social work and gerontology, he has led various non-profit agencies. Dr. Smith is an esteemed expert in gerontology, recognized for his significant contributions to the field. He was a delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Ageing. Dr. Smith received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2006 for his dedication to community service. Active in professional associations, he has influenced long-term care policies in the USA through national committees and advisory boards.

A certified social worker, licensed nursing home administrator, and certified retirement housing professional, Dr. Smith holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from Fordham University. He has held key roles at healthcare organizations and universities, showcasing his dedication and achievements to the field.

Ir Dr Alan Lam is one of awardees of Ten Outstanding Young People in Hong Kong in 2015 (industry and business). He has been engaged in scientific research and information technology research and development since 1996, and has been actively participating in various professional and public services in the information technology sector. He founded Sengital Limited in 2004.

Over the years, Dr Alan Lam has won numerous awards and obtained dozens of innovation and technology awards and related patents. He actively promotes innovation and technology and service industries. He is currently serving as Chairman of LSCM (Logistics and Supply Chain Multi-Tech R&D Centre), an Adjunct Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and City University of Hong Kong, teaching courses related to the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. Ir Dr Alan Lam joined the Gravity Capital Partner Co., Limited as a director and chief technology officer in 2021. He hopes to help small and medium-sized enterprises through over ten years of his experience in innovation & technology and entrepreneurship as well as to integrate with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) capabilities for sustainable development through Gravity’s impact investment platform.

Lai-Chong Au is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Delta Asia Financial Group and serves on its board of directors.

Lai-chong has rejoined Delta Asia Financial Group, her family’s business, since 2016. As the Group CEO, Lai-Chong is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Group’s long term strategy as well as all day-to-day management decisions. She also acts as a direct liaison between the Board, other senior management as well as employees, all stakeholders of the company. Before becoming the Group CEO, Lai-Chong oversees the wealth management & securities brokerage business in Hong Kong.

Prior to Delta Asia, Lai-Chong was the Senior Marketing and Client Services Manager of Hamon Investment Group, an asset management firm. She developed the asset management business of Hamon as well as responsible for expanding the asset size and client base of the firm. Over the years, Lai-Chong helped to broadening the firm’s institutional relationships globally. Lai-Chong began her career as Commercial banking officer with Delta Asia Credit Limited in 1998 and later responsible to develop the wealth management business of the group. Lai-Chong has over 20 years of experience in financial industry.

Lai-Chong is passionate about social responsibility investment and social entrepreneurship. Lai-Chong currently is a member of Golden Age Foundation and is a regular columnist at AM730.

Lai-Chong was graduated from King’s College London, UK in BSc Clinical Sciences.