Hong Kong central bank extends deputy chief exec’s appointment for 2 years

Yuen will continue in his role for two more years beyond retirement age.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has approved the extension of Arthur Yuen’s appointment as deputy chief executive for two years beyond the normal retirement age, effective August 2024.

Yuen will continue to be in charge of the full range of banking policy, supervision, conduct, and enforcement issues at the HKMA, the central bank said in a statement posted on its website.

The extension was approved by the Financial Secretary, on the advice of the Governance Sub-Committee of the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee.