HKMA names new private markets head in reshuffle

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has named a new head of private markets for its Exchange Fund to replace Clara Chan, who will leave the investment division to take up a new role at the de facto central bank in October. Samson Wong, currently head of real estate, will become deputy chief investment officer of private markets, leading the team managing private equity and real estate assets. He currently reports to Chan, but will in the new post report to chief executive Howa…