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Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan Chan

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Chan, Z. S. (2026, September 28). Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan Chan. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3369079/hong-kong-finds-gold-trading-leader-former-exchange-executive-bryan-chan?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-09-28 · by Zoe SL Chan

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Hong Kong has appointed Bryan Chan as the leader of Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), a government-owned entity founded in January. Chan, previously an executive at an exchange, will oversee efficient clearing and settlement services for gold transactions and collaborate with industry participants and the government to establish international standards for gold trading. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu expressed confidence in Chan’s ability to lead HKPMCC effectively.
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In January, Hong Kong established a new entity called Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), which will be led by Bryan Chan, a former exchange executive. As the head of HKPMCC, Chan is tasked with delivering efficient and reliable clearing and settlement services for over-the-counter gold transactions. He also needs to work closely with industry participants and collaborate with the government to create an international-standard gold trading ecosystem in Hong Kong. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, expressed confidence in Chan’s leadership abilities, stating his belief that Chan will be able to effectively lead HKPMCC.

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🔮 Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan Chan He will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), a wholly government-owned entity established in January Chan would be expected to deliver efficient and reliable clearing and settlement services for over-the-counter gold transactions, work closely with industry participants and collaborate with the government to build an international-standard gold trading ecosystem, the government said.
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Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan Chan He will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), a wholly government-owned entity established in January Chan would be expected to deliver efficient and reliable clearing and settlement services for over-the-counter gold transactions, work closely with industry participants and collaborate with the government to build an international-standard gold trading ecosystem, the government said.
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🔮 Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan Chan He will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), a wholly government-owned entity established in January Chan would be expected to deliver efficient and reliable clearing and settlement services for over-the-counter gold transactions, work closely with industry participants and collaborate with the government to build an international-standard gold trading ecosystem, the government said.
2026-09-28 · South China Morning Post
Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan Chan · assertive framing

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Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan Chan He will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), a wholly government-owned entity established in January Chan would be expected to deliver efficient and reliable clearing and settlement services for over-the-counter gold transactions, work closely with industry participants and collaborate with the government to build an international-standard gold trading ecosystem, the government said. asserted
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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu, who is also chairman of HKPMCC, expressed confidence in Chan’s leadership. asserted
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