2019 Hong Kong KYC & CDD (half-day) Forum

Chris has over 20 years’ experience in international financial services, working both in the UK and offshore, for major financial institutions such as Barclays Wealth and Santander.

Formerly an International Investment Manager he advised both individuals and corporate entities on complex investment scenarios. He now specialises in delivering training in investment management, taxation and regulatory matters in international finance centres around the world.

Chris is a specialist chairman of a number of high-profile events, including conferences such as the Annual Compliance & Economic Crime Symposium and the International Taxation Conference. As an expert in the financial crime risks posed to international offshore financial centres, Chris was invited to speak at the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) conference on the topic of ‘Understanding the Criminal Vulnerabilities of Offshore Products and Services’.

Mr. Yu is one of the founding partners of L & Y Law Office and the sole proprietor of Henry Yu & Associates. He obtained his Bachelor of Law degree in England and is qualified as a solicitor in both England and Wales and Hong Kong. Mr. Yu has also obtained qualification from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Mr. Yu served as the Deputy Head of Legal Counsel of a major investment bank after he had worked for various international and Magic Circle law firms. Mr. Yu has rich experience in handling legal matters relating to corporate and commercial transactions, IPO, mergers and acquisitions, private equity investment, financing, fund formation, regulatory, licensing and commercial and shareholders’ disputes etc.

Over the recent years, Mr. Yu has developed strong interest in the blockchain industry and his enthusiasm and insightful views have been affirmed widely by various professional bodies. Mr. Yu is a member of the Innotech Committee (formerly known the Technology Committee) of the Law Society of Hong Kong, and has also been appointed as the Hon. Legal Advisor to The Hong Kong Federation of Innovation an Invention, Hon. Legal Advisor to the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia and Hon. Legal Advisor to the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong. From time to time, Henry represents the Bitcoin Community at meetings with the Legislative Council Members, The HKMA and the FTSB.

Mr. Yu currently serves as an independent non-executive director for Amuse Group Holding Limited (stock code: 8545) and Hyfusin Group Holding Limited (stock code: 8512)