Mr Joseph Yam was the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, an organisation he founded and headed for over sixteen years. After retiring from that post in September 2009, Yam took up a number of appointments. He is Executive Vice President of the China Society for Finance... Read more
Mr Joseph Yam was the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, an organisation he founded and headed for over sixteen years.
After retiring from that post in September 2009, Yam took up a number of appointments. He is Executive Vice President of the China Society for Finance and Banking, a society managed by the People’s Bank of China, de facto serving as an Advisor to the People’s Bank of China. He is also a Distinguished Research Fellow of the Institute of Global Economics and Finance at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is Chairman of Macroprudential Consultancy Limited which advises financial regulatory authorities on the macroprudential approach to financial regulation. He sits on the boards of UBS AG (since April 2011), China Construction Bank Corporation (since May 2010) and Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (since September 2010) as independent non-executive director.
Yam had a distinguished public service career of over 38 years in Hong Kong, much of it in a responsible position dealing with monetary and financial affairs. He helped put together Hong Kong’s Linked Exchange Rate system in 1983 and nursed it successfully for a full 26 years, proactively defending and strengthening the system through the sensitive period before the handover of sovereignty in 1997, and subsequently through the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98 and the global financial crisis of 2008-09. He master-minded the stock market intervention in August 1998 that prevented a meltdown of the monetary and financial systems of Hong Kong. He introduced many strategic reform measures that helped to ensure financial stability in Hong Kong and develop Hong Kong as an international financial centre. Working closely with the People’s Bank of China, Yam also promoted the establishment of the offshore renminbi market in Hong Kong, a strategic move for the internationalisation of the renminbi.
In recognition of his contribution to Hong Kong, Yam was awarded the highest honour of the Grand Bauhinia Medal by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in 2009. Over the years, he has also been conferred many honorary awards by the private sector and the international media, and a few honorary doctorate degrees and professorships from local and overseas universities.
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Joseph Yam's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Joseph tailored to your event.
Joseph Yam speaks on Asia, Banking, Economics & Finance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Joseph to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Joseph Yam for events worldwide, subject to Joseph's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Joseph Yam is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Joseph can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Joseph Yam on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Joseph can offer.
Joseph Yam delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Joseph Yam's areas of expertise include Asia, Banking, Economics & Finance. To get a clear sense of Joseph's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Joseph Yam can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Asia, Banking, Economics & Finance is relevant. Details of Joseph's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Joseph Yam is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Joseph Yam, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Joseph's current availability for your dates.