Mary Leung, CFA Institute

Mary Leung, CFA, Senior Advisor of Research and Advocacy for Asia-Pacific at the CFA Institute, is a distinguished advocate and speaker for a range of capital markets-related topics, including fund raising, shareholder rights, corporate governance, diversity, sustainability, and ESG. She has over 20 years of experience in the global financial industry, with expertise in corporate finance, wealth management advisory and institutional fund management, having worked at institutions such as UBS and Coutts. Prior to her current role, Leung served as Head of Policy, Registration and Oversight at Hong Kong’s Accounting and Financial Council. From 2016 to 2022, she was Head of Advocacy for Asia Pacific at the CFA Institute, leading research and advocacy efforts that drive market integrity, investor protection, and industry professionalism.