Background
Yam, Joseph Chi-Kwong was born on September 9, 1948 in China. Son of Shun and Hook-chun Yam.
Yam, Joseph Chi-Kwong was born on September 9, 1948 in China. Son of Shun and Hook-chun Yam.
Bachelor in Social Sciences, University Hong Kong, 1970. Diploma in statistics and national accounting, Institute Social Studies, The Hague, 1974.
Statistician Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong Government, 1971-1976; economist, principal assistant secretary for economics service Economics Superior vena cava syndrome Branch, Hong Kong Government, 1976-1982; principal assistant secretary, deputy secretary for monetary affairs, Hong Kong Government, 1982-1991; director Office of the Exch. Fund, Hong Kong Government, 1991-1993; chief executive Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hong Kong Government, since 1993.
Fellow Chartered Institute Bankers, Hong Kong Institute Bankers. Member Hong Kong Jockey Club (steward, voting member), Hong Kong Bankers Club, Royal Hong Kong Golf Club.
Children: Denise W.Y., Lawrence T.Y.