Core Pacific-Yamaichi Financial Group Limited
With over fifty years of experience and deep roots in the financial markets, Core Pacific - Yamaichi Financial Group Limited is dedicated to providing comprehensive financial services that range from global equities, global futures, global bonds, wealth management, asset management, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, IPO sponsorship, underwriting and placements, private equity, employees share award schemes service.
Leveraging off a wide scope of businesses and profound market knowhow, we have established an outstanding position in the investment industry in the Greater China Region and maintained close relationships with our clients. Our history bears witness to our foresight, focus and determination. After tapping into the emerging capital markets in China and weathering through the peaks and troughs of the global financial markets, we have grown and strengthened into a financial power house. With our headquarter in Hong Kong, we have also set up offices in Beijing and Shanghai with 200 staff who can efficiently combine professional knowledge with local investment wisdom.
We have a strong shareholder base consisting of Core Pacific Group together with its listed subsidiaries China Petrochemical Development Corporation (Stock code: 1314. TT) and BES Engineering Corporation (Stock code: 2515. TT). Core Pacific Group focuses operations in the Greater China Region with business coverage ranging from infrastructure and real estate, petrochemicals, energy technology, entertainment and leisure, securities and financial services as well as investment through its related entities in a diversified business strategy. Core Pacific Group acquired the Hong Kong and PRC operations of the Japan's Yamaichi Securities in 1998, the first time in history of a Chinese company to acquire a major Japanese company.
Leveraging off a wide scope of businesses and profound market knowhow, we have established an outstanding position in the investment industry in the Greater China Region and maintained close relationships with our clients. Our history bears witness to our foresight, focus and determination. After tapping into the emerging capital markets in China and weathering through the peaks and troughs of the global financial markets, we have grown and strengthened into a financial power house. With our headquarter in Hong Kong, we have also set up offices in Beijing and Shanghai with 200 staff who can efficiently combine professional knowledge with local investment wisdom.
We have a strong shareholder base consisting of Core Pacific Group together with its listed subsidiaries China Petrochemical Development Corporation (Stock code: 1314. TT) and BES Engineering Corporation (Stock code: 2515. TT). Core Pacific Group focuses operations in the Greater China Region with business coverage ranging from infrastructure and real estate, petrochemicals, energy technology, entertainment and leisure, securities and financial services as well as investment through its related entities in a diversified business strategy. Core Pacific Group acquired the Hong Kong and PRC operations of the Japan's Yamaichi Securities in 1998, the first time in history of a Chinese company to acquire a major Japanese company.
Milestones of Core Pacific Yamaichi
1969
Core Pacific - Yamaichi International (H.K.) Limited was established in Hong Kong. (Formerly known as Yamaichi International (H.K.) Limited)
1998
In January 1998, Core Pacific Group acquired the Hong Kong operation of the Yamaichi Company, once the fourth largest Japanese securities company, but which had failed as a result of the Asian financial crisis. The company was renamed Core Pacific-Yamaichi International (H.K.) Limited in February 1998. In the following years, Core Pacific-Yamaichi developed its Greater China focused securities business on the initial foundation laid by Core Pacific Securities International.
2002
Core Pacific-Yamaichi was named the best small cap IPO house of 2002 by Magazine of Finance Asia.
2014
In order to facilitate the long-term development of our group, we have completed a major corporate restructuring with an aim to build ourselves into a professional and comprehensive conglomerate focusing on financial wealth management. In the restructure, we founded Core Pacific-Yamaichi Financial Group Limited as a holding company to spearhead the operations across the group to enhance our efficiency in providing comprehensive financial services in the Greater China Region. The holding company, headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Taipei and California building a strong and powerful platform of comprehensive financial services network.
2016
Core Pacific-Yamaichi Securities (H.K.) Ltd. merged with Core Pacific-Yamaichi International (H.K.) Ltd. on July 1, 2016 with the approval of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), aiming to enhance our operating efficiency, strengthen the group's assets base, provide integrated services to our clients as well as satisfy diversified client needs. The merged entity retains the name of Core Pacific-Yamaichi International (H.K.) Ltd., or (“CPYI”), to carrying out all the dealing and advising of securities businesses of our group.
2021
We take great pride in announcing that on November 3, 2021, we are rebranding our corporate image as part of showing our passion for caring the Earth and our natural environment.
From November 3, 2021, the components and connotation of Core Pacific Group CIS remain unchanged. The three natural elements of "blue sky", "green land" and "ocean" are combined into one to represent the corporate CIS in the new century.
Core Pacific - Yamaichi International (H.K.) Limited was established in Hong Kong. (Formerly known as Yamaichi International (H.K.) Limited)
1998
In January 1998, Core Pacific Group acquired the Hong Kong operation of the Yamaichi Company, once the fourth largest Japanese securities company, but which had failed as a result of the Asian financial crisis. The company was renamed Core Pacific-Yamaichi International (H.K.) Limited in February 1998. In the following years, Core Pacific-Yamaichi developed its Greater China focused securities business on the initial foundation laid by Core Pacific Securities International.
2002
Core Pacific-Yamaichi was named the best small cap IPO house of 2002 by Magazine of Finance Asia.
2014
In order to facilitate the long-term development of our group, we have completed a major corporate restructuring with an aim to build ourselves into a professional and comprehensive conglomerate focusing on financial wealth management. In the restructure, we founded Core Pacific-Yamaichi Financial Group Limited as a holding company to spearhead the operations across the group to enhance our efficiency in providing comprehensive financial services in the Greater China Region. The holding company, headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Taipei and California building a strong and powerful platform of comprehensive financial services network.
2016
Core Pacific-Yamaichi Securities (H.K.) Ltd. merged with Core Pacific-Yamaichi International (H.K.) Ltd. on July 1, 2016 with the approval of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), aiming to enhance our operating efficiency, strengthen the group's assets base, provide integrated services to our clients as well as satisfy diversified client needs. The merged entity retains the name of Core Pacific-Yamaichi International (H.K.) Ltd., or (“CPYI”), to carrying out all the dealing and advising of securities businesses of our group.
2021
We take great pride in announcing that on November 3, 2021, we are rebranding our corporate image as part of showing our passion for caring the Earth and our natural environment.
From November 3, 2021, the components and connotation of Core Pacific Group CIS remain unchanged. The three natural elements of "blue sky", "green land" and "ocean" are combined into one to represent the corporate CIS in the new century.
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Company Profile
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Financial Institution ( Global Equities, Global Futures, Global Fixed Income, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Underwriting & Placements, Private Equity and Employees Share Award Schemes Service ) |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
| Telephone | +852 2826-0700 |
| Fax | +852 2918-4949 |
| Worldwide Offices | Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai |
| Employees | 200 |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Major Shareholders | Core Pacific Group |
| Chairman | CJ Sheen |
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MR C.J. SHEEN － Chairman
Mr Sheen is something of a legend in business circles across the Greater China region. Born in Taiwan, a seaman in his youth, Mr Sheen built his business from textile trading and stock market investments. Core Pacific Group is a business empire spanning financial institution, petrochemical, property, infrastructure, construction and high technology. In 1998, he successfully took over Yamaichi Securities Hong Kong operations, and formed Core Pacific - Yamaichi as a beachhead to facilitate capital flow in the region.
MR TANG KWAN HUI － Acting Chief Executive Officer
Mr Tang is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Core Pacific – Yamaichi Financial Group. He is also the Managing Director of the Group's Brokerage Business.
Mr Tang joined Core Pacific - Yamaichi in 1998, shortly after the acquisition of Japan's Yamaichi Hong Kong operation, to establish our retail branch network. He then built up and headed the e-Financial Services and was subsequently appointed as the Head of Institutional and Corporate Sales before being promoted to Managing Director of the Brokerage Business Group.
Prior to joining Core Pacific–Yamaichi, Mr Tang worked in one of the Big 4 accountancy firms in the United Kingdom, and served the special project team in corporate floatation and privatization. Following that, he worked as Group Financial Controller in a top-tier HK financial services group, with major focus in corporate planning and business development.
Mr Tang was awarded an honours degree by the University of Birmingham, UK and held fellowship of various professional institutions both in HK and the UK in the field of management, finance and accountancy.
Mr Tang joined Core Pacific - Yamaichi in 1998, shortly after the acquisition of Japan's Yamaichi Hong Kong operation, to establish our retail branch network. He then built up and headed the e-Financial Services and was subsequently appointed as the Head of Institutional and Corporate Sales before being promoted to Managing Director of the Brokerage Business Group.
Prior to joining Core Pacific–Yamaichi, Mr Tang worked in one of the Big 4 accountancy firms in the United Kingdom, and served the special project team in corporate floatation and privatization. Following that, he worked as Group Financial Controller in a top-tier HK financial services group, with major focus in corporate planning and business development.
Mr Tang was awarded an honours degree by the University of Birmingham, UK and held fellowship of various professional institutions both in HK and the UK in the field of management, finance and accountancy.
MR YAU CHUNG TAK
Executive Director, Head of SalesBrokerage Business Group
Mr Yau is currently serving as the Executive Director, Head of Sales at Core Pacific-Yamaichi. He leads Institutional & Corporate Sales Department, Retail Sales Department & Trading Department. He is responsible for sales management, strategic planning and development.
With over 25 years of experience in financial industries, Mr Yau possesses extensive knowledge and experience in management, operations and compliance. Prior to joining Core Pacific – Yamaichi, he performed senior management roles in RHB Holdings Hong Kong, KGI Hong Kong and Phillip Securities Group.
Mr Yau graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
With over 25 years of experience in financial industries, Mr Yau possesses extensive knowledge and experience in management, operations and compliance. Prior to joining Core Pacific – Yamaichi, he performed senior management roles in RHB Holdings Hong Kong, KGI Hong Kong and Phillip Securities Group.
Mr Yau graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
MR HO WAI CHUEN
Executive Director, Head of OperationsBrokerage Business Group
Mr Ho joined Core Pacific–Yamaichi as the Head of Brokerage Support in 2013 and was responsible for strategic planning and development of brokerage business. He was promoted to be Executive Director, Head of Operations, Brokerage Business Group in 2015 to lead Settlement, IT, Customer Services , e-Financial Services, Wealth Management Middle Office and Administration departments.
Mr Ho has over 25 years of experience in securities industries and possesses extensive knowledge & experience in the development of online trading services, project management in developing trading platform and settlement system, customer services and retail brokerage business management. Prior to joining Core Pacific–Yamaichi, he was the Assistant Director, Private and Corporate Services of a listed securities financial group in Hong Kong.
Mr Ho graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a Master's degree in Economics.
Mr Ho has over 25 years of experience in securities industries and possesses extensive knowledge & experience in the development of online trading services, project management in developing trading platform and settlement system, customer services and retail brokerage business management. Prior to joining Core Pacific–Yamaichi, he was the Assistant Director, Private and Corporate Services of a listed securities financial group in Hong Kong.
Mr Ho graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a Master's degree in Economics.
MS YIU SZE MAN
Chief Financial Officer
Ms Yiu Sze Man joined Core Pacific – Yamaichi as the Chief Financial Officer in December 2019. As the head of the Finance Department, she is responsible for financial planning and management, capital financing and planning. Also, she participates in strategic development of the company.
Ms Yiu has extensive financial experience in the securities industry. She previously worked for several sizable brokerage Ms Yiu has extensive financial experience in the securities industry. She previously worked for several sizable brokerage firms and played important roles in financial management.
Ms Yiu is a member of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Hong Kong and a Master's degree in Accountancy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Ms Yiu has extensive financial experience in the securities industry. She previously worked for several sizable brokerage Ms Yiu has extensive financial experience in the securities industry. She previously worked for several sizable brokerage firms and played important roles in financial management.
Ms Yiu is a member of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Hong Kong and a Master's degree in Accountancy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
MR WONG TSANG YIN
Head of Retail SalesBrokerage Business Group
Mr Wong joined Core Pacific-Yamaichi as Branch Manager in 2002 and was promoted to Head of Retail Sales in 2014. He is responsible for overseeing the operations and sales performance of the retail sales business.
With over 25 years' experience in the securities industries, Mr Wong is well versed in retail brokerage business. He possesses solid experience in leading a high performance sales team and the strategic development of retail sales network.
Mr Wong holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Carleton University, Canada and a Master's degree in Finance from the City University of Hong Kong.
With over 25 years' experience in the securities industries, Mr Wong is well versed in retail brokerage business. He possesses solid experience in leading a high performance sales team and the strategic development of retail sales network.
Mr Wong holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Carleton University, Canada and a Master's degree in Finance from the City University of Hong Kong.
Mr. YEE CHI HANG
Head of Legal & Compliance and Internal Audit
Mr. Yee joined Core Pacific - Yamaichi in 2022. He is responsible for the company's legal, compliance and internal audit matters. Mr. Yee is a qualified professional accountant and is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter, Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) qualifications.
Mr. Yee has over 25 years of experience in the legal, compliance and internal audit fields of the securities industry. Prior to joining Core Pacific - Yamaichi, he was the head of legal and compliance in various securities finance groups.
Mr. Yee has over 25 years of experience in the legal, compliance and internal audit fields of the securities industry. Prior to joining Core Pacific - Yamaichi, he was the head of legal and compliance in various securities finance groups.
MS HUI CHOI SHAN
Head of Risk Management
Ms Hui joined Core Pacific – Yamaichi as the Head of Risk Management in 2011. She is responsible for ensuring the effective management of risks across all aspects of the company's operations.
Ms Hui has over 20 years of risk management experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Core Pacific - Yamaichi, she worked in several international financial institutions, including securities brokerage, asset management firm and private bank.
Ms Hui has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the Colorado Christian University, United States and Master's degree in Computer Information System from the Denver University, United States.
Ms Hui has over 20 years of risk management experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Core Pacific - Yamaichi, she worked in several international financial institutions, including securities brokerage, asset management firm and private bank.
Ms Hui has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the Colorado Christian University, United States and Master's degree in Computer Information System from the Denver University, United States.
MR LAU KIN KWAN
Head of Information Technology
Mr Lau joined Core Pacific – Yamaichi as the Head of Information Technology in 2019 and is responsible for shaping the IT strategy of the company. He leads the IT department to optimize business support and process through IT system development, integration and management.
Mr Lau has over 20 years of experience in financial information technology management. Prior to joining Core Pacific – Yamaichi, he was the Head of IT at a Chinese-funded financial institution in Hong Kong.
Mr Lau graduated from Lingnan University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Information Systems).
Mr Lau has over 20 years of experience in financial information technology management. Prior to joining Core Pacific – Yamaichi, he was the Head of IT at a Chinese-funded financial institution in Hong Kong.
Mr Lau graduated from Lingnan University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Information Systems).
MR CHAN MING HA
Head of Settlement
Mr Chan joined Core Pacific – Yamaichi in 2025 as the Head of Settlement. In this role, he is responsible for leading and managing the settlement function and supporting the group on business expansion.
After completing his Bachelor of Business Administration, Mr Chan joined the securities industry and has accumulated over ten years of experience. He has held management positions at various financial institutions and major brokerage firms, specializing in back-office operations and settlement, and has gained extensive experience in both retail and institutional business operations.
After completing his Bachelor of Business Administration, Mr Chan joined the securities industry and has accumulated over ten years of experience. He has held management positions at various financial institutions and major brokerage firms, specializing in back-office operations and settlement, and has gained extensive experience in both retail and institutional business operations.
MS WOO YUK YIN
Head of Human Resources
Ms Woo joined Core Pacific – Yamaichi as the Head of Human Resources in 2012. She is responsible for leading the Human Resources Department in providing a full spectrum of HR services to support the Company's business development.
Ms Woo is a seasoned HR practitioner with over 25 years of experience in recruitment, compensation & benefits and employees relations with several listed financial institutions in Hong Kong.
Ms Woo graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with concentration in Human Resources Management.
Ms Woo is a seasoned HR practitioner with over 25 years of experience in recruitment, compensation & benefits and employees relations with several listed financial institutions in Hong Kong.
Ms Woo graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with concentration in Human Resources Management.
Core Pacific -Yamaichi Financial Group Limited
Room 1101, 11/F, China Resources Building,
26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, HK
Tel: (852) 2166 3888
Fax: (852) 2918 0409
URL: https://www.cpy.com.hk
26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, HK
Tel: (852) 2166 3888
Fax: (852) 2918 0409
URL: https://www.cpy.com.hk
Core Pacific-Yamaichi Investment Consulting (Beijing) Co.,Ltd.
Room 1101, Tower One,
Henderson Center 18 Jianguomennei
Street, Dong Cheng District
Beijing 100005, PRC
Tel: (8610) 6518 2871
Fax: (8610) 6518 2877
Henderson Center 18 Jianguomennei
Street, Dong Cheng District
Beijing 100005, PRC
Tel: (8610) 6518 2871
Fax: (8610) 6518 2877
Core Pacific-Yamaichi (Shanghai) Investment Management Co., Ltd.
1603 Harbour Ring Plaza,
18 Central Tibet Road,
Shanghai 200001, PRC
Tel： 021-68817776
18 Central Tibet Road,
Shanghai 200001, PRC
Tel： 021-68817776
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