PBEC Appoints Anthony Chan as Vice Chair The Pacific Basin Economic Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Chan as Vice Chair, effective from the November 2025 Annual General Meeting. Anthony is Chief Executive Officer of Isola Capital and brings extensive experience in asset management across private equity, venture capital, private credit and liquid secondary strategies. His career spans investment banking, private investments and family office wealth management, with broad investment expertise across consumer, agricultural, industrial and technology…
PBEC Board Defines Strategic Vision for 60th Anniversary Year 21 November 2025 The Pacific Basin Economic Council held its Annual General Meeting to chart a transformative course for 2026, marking the organization’s 60th anniversary with renewed ambition and strategic focus. The Board approved key governance matters, including the reappointment of three directors for new three-year terms and the appointment of a new Vice Chair. Audited financial statements were adopted, positioning the organization for growth with potential new corporate members on…
High-Level Summary: PBEC-ICAEW Executive Luncheon with Mr Joseph H. L. Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Date: 11th August 2025 Hosts: Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) The Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) co-hosted an Executive Luncheon featuring Mr. Joseph Chan, JP, Undersecretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (FSTB). Senior representatives from banking, asset management,…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Allen Lim to the Board of Directors of Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) effective on August 1, 2025. Most recently, he was the Global CFO & Board Member with Plaza Premium Group (PPG) with global presence in 35+ countries in 70+ cities where he extended leadership to its global strategic growth and expansion, strengthen its business model and value propositions, transformed its global back-office, successfully navigated the group through the global covid…
The Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) is pleased to welcome Sam Chau as our new Deputy Executive Director. Sam brings a strong commitment to fostering cross-border collaboration and developing solutions for shared challenges, including geopolitical shifts, technological change, and intergenerational equity. In his role, Sam will support PBEC’s mission through Organizational Management, Stakeholder Engagement, and Strategic Research. His experience in creating operational frameworks that combine policy insight, technological awareness, and ethical considerations aligns well with PBEC’s focus on advancing prosperity…
We are delighted to announce that Ir Dr Anne Kerr OBE has been appointed to the board of directors of the Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC), Anne brings to PBEC her tremendous experience, where she has recently held various roles and positions within Mott MacDonald, including Managing Director of Greater China and Asia Director for Growth, and currently is their appointed Asia Executive Adviser. She has over 35 years of professional experience gained through working across over 30 countries. Her…
Written by: PBEC’s Chau Ching Tang (Sam) In the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of the Arctic, Greenland emerges as a pivotal player, not merely due to its vast reserves of natural resources but also because of its strategic maritime location. As climate change accelerates Arctic ice melt, Greenland finds itself at the center of a complex web of international interests, encompassing economic ambitions, strategic military considerations, and environmental conservation efforts. This analysis seeks to unpack the multifaceted role Greenland plays…
Sam is deeply passionate about understanding the world and creating meaningful change. His academic journey reflects this commitment, with qualifications in Legal Studies, Mass Communication, and Policy Analysis, alongside studies in classic literature and Sinology. These diverse experiences have given him a multidisciplinary perspective and a strong foundation for addressing complex global challenges. Currently, he is preparing to pursue a PhD, where his focus will be on geopolitics and its connection to sustainable development and peacebuilding. This next step will…
Theme: Financial Inclusion & Digitalisation When: Mon 24th Mar Feb 2025 1600-1730L (HKG/PEK/SIN/KUL) Local Time Where: Hybrid Event – KPMG, 8/F Princes Building, Central, HK Bauhinia Meeting Room All attendees are asked to kindly register here whether planning to attend online or in person: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LNPKFEk0TQqfcePR62rxDw Please email michael.walsh@pbec.org or whatsapp +8532 6014 9899 if you plan to attend physically. Available seats will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Theme: Building a Sustainable Tomorrow When: Tue 11th Feb 2025 1600-1730L (HKG/PEK/SIN/KUL) Local Time Where: Hybrid Event – KPMG, 8/F Princes Building, Central, HK Bauhinia Meeting Room All attendees are asked to kindly register here whether planning to attend online or in person: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2myrpM7mTGqp2Kp8njJuaw Please email michael.walsh@pbec.org or whatsapp +8532 6014 9899 if you plan to attend physically. Available seats will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.