Personal bio
Mr. Lai is a highly qualified and accomplished professional with extensive experience in the fields of anti-money laundering, management accounting, legal services, financial accounting, and arbitration. He holds a diverse educational background, having earned a Master of Arts in English Language Studies from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, a Bachelor of Commerce in Law and Business from Hong Kong Shue Yan University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in International and Commercial Law from the University of Greenwich in the United Kingdom. Mr. Lai is certified as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). He is also qualified as an Associate AML Professional (AAMLP) by The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers. Additionally, he holds the designation of Qualified Paralegal (Q.Inst.Pa) from the Institute of Paralegals in the UK and is an International Affiliate (HKICPA-IA) of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Moreover, Mr. Lai is an Associate Member (ACIArb) of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, showcasing his expertise in arbitration. He is a Qualified Accountant of Australia, holding full membership (MIPA) with the Institute of Public Accountants in Australia. He is also an associate member (AFA) of the Institute of Financial Accountants in the UK and holds the designations of Certified Management Accountant (CMA Australia) and Certified Global Business Analyst (CGBA) from The Institute of Certified Management Accountants.