MPF Head Reappointed
The Chief Executive has reappointed David Wong as the Chairman and a non-executive director of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, the Government announced today.
Lam Chun-sing was appointed as a non-executive director and eight incumbent non-executive directors were reappointed.
They will serve for two years from March 17.
Announcing the appointments, Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury James Lau said under Mr Wong’s leadership, the authority has pursued reform measures for the Mandatory Provident Fund system to achieve its vision of building a retirement savings system valued by the people of Hong Kong.
Separately, Emil Yu and Lee Wing-man were appointed as members of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Advisory Committee, while six incumbent members were reappointed.
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