Mrs Kan is a distinguished banking executive with more than 40 years of leadership experience across global, regional and Greater China markets. Most recently, she served as Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of China CITIC Bank (International), where she spearheaded the bank’s FinTech and digital innovation agenda. Earlier in her career, she spent more than 25 years at Standard Chartered Bank, holding senior leadership roles across Consumer Finance, Product Management, Sales and Distribution, as well as overseeing other major strategic initiatives. With a forward-thinking and agile vision, Mrs Kan played a leading role in driving FinTech innovation in the banking industry and advancing more accessible and inclusive financial services for a broader consumer base.

As digital transformation continues to reshape industries, Mrs Kan’s deep expertise complements TransUnion’s evolution from a pioneering credit reference agency in Hong Kong into a trusted information and insights partner for businesses and consumers. Through a suite of identity-based solutions that enable more informed credit decisions and stronger fraud prevention, TransUnion supports sustainable growth for individuals, corporates and the broader industry. Her appointment will further accelerate the company’s ongoing effort to drive financial inclusion and contribute to a more resilient and robust foundation for Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem.

Beyond her executive career, Mrs Kan has made significant contributions to Hong Kong’s financial and professional communities through a range of leadership roles. She currently serves as Honorary Adviser of the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, Board Member of the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board and Member of the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer Systems) Appeal Board. She is also actively involved in education, youth development, women’s empowerment and professional advancement, with governance roles at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, as well as serving as a Hong Kong SAR Delegate to the All China Women’s Federation and an Executive Committee Member of the Hong Kong Professionals and Senior Executives Association.

“We are delighted to welcome Helen to the Board as TransUnion continues to strengthen its role as a trusted information and insights partner in Hong Kong,” said Marie Claire Lim Moore, Asia-Pacific Regional President and Hong Kong CEO at TransUnion, “Helen’s extensive experience across financial services, coupled with her innovative mindset and future-oriented vision, will bring valuable perspectives to the company and support TransUnion in advancing our Information for Good mission by enabling more confident, informed decisions, fostering greater trust across Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem.”

Mrs Kan said: “It is a pleasure and an honour to join the Board of TUCIS at a time when trusted information and insights are increasingly important in a highly digital economy. As market needs continue to evolve, TransUnion has expanded beyond traditional credit information by extending its data and analytic capabilities into areas such as fraud prevention and solutions that support growing cross-border financial needs. I look forward to working with the Board and management team to support the company’s next chapter of growth while continuing our contribution to Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre.”

Global information and insights company and Hong Kong’s leading credit reference agency, TransUnion (NYSE: TRU), today announced the launch of Money Lender Data Hub. The new platform supports the Hong Kong government’s mid-March initiatives to strengthen consumer protection and financial stability through enhanced regulation of the money lender sector. This one-stop solution – the first initiative launched by a credit referencing agency – is set to promote and facilitate broader participation of licensed money lenders in the Credit Data Smart (CDS), ultimately fostering a more resilient financial ecosystem in Hong Kong.

The Money Lender Data Hub is thoughtfully developed to bring meaningful value to financial institutions, consumers and the wider industry. It aligns with the consultation conclusions issued by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB), which require all money lenders to submit borrowers' credit information to the CDS regularly and to obtain consumer credit data from the system once they reach specified business scales. By improving the completeness of consumer credit data in CDS, financial institutions can make more informed credit decisions for risk management, while consumers gain a more accurate representation in the marketplace to responsibly access the financial services they need. This marks an important step forward in strengthening Hong Kong’s credit industry and further supports the city’s longstanding position as an international financial centre.

“As Hong Kong’s pioneering credit referencing agency for over 40 years, TransUnion has continually evolved alongside market and regulatory developments to build a resilient and inclusive credit ecosystem. Since the launch of CDS, we have remained committed to ensuring a smooth transition and providing ongoing support for market operations, all aimed at developing a comprehensive and robust consumer credit database,” said Marie Claire Lim Moore, Asia-Pacific Regional President and Hong Kong CEO at TransUnion. “Recognising the needs of money lenders, especially smaller ones, TransUnion is leveraging our deep local experience and knowledge to introduce the first one-stop solution in market with enhanced cost efficiency – Money Lender Data Hub, enabling wider industry participation and contributing to the long-term financial stability of Hong Kong.”

As a long-standing trusted partner for credit providers, TransUnion understands the key considerations for money lenders, including those with smaller-scale operations, to participate in CDS, such as resource readiness, technology expertise, industry know-how and data security. In response, Money Lender Data Hub serves as a comprehensive, 24/7 hassle-free solution that enables money lenders to engage with CDS in a compliant and cost-effective manner. It provides end-to-end support that covers onboarding, independent assessment, data validation, secure uploads and transmissions to CDS, culminating in the receipt of a lite consumer credit report for effective decision-making.

Key features of Money Lender Data Hub include:

• A solution that meets all compliance standards: Money Lender Data Hub is the first solution that enables money lenders to seamlessly onboard and contribute data to CDS through an established, streamlined channel while ensuring full compliance with local laws and regulations

• Automated flow and hassle-free end-to-end support: The user-friendly platform features highly automated processes, supported by ongoing training, operational assistance and professional consultation, reducing the need of money lenders for additional manpower or system development costs

• Assured data security and integrity: Leveraging TransUnion’s global capability as a data expert, the solution applies best-in-class data security controls to maintain accuracy and security through rigorous cleansing, processing and governance, safeguarding data integrity end-to-end

• Empowered credit decisioning: Tailored to money lenders’ specific business needs, the solution offers flexibility to access lite consumer credit reports, delivering reliable and actionable insights for informed credit decisioning

Commenting on the solution, Devon Sin, Interim Managing Director of TransUnion Credit Information Services, said, “We are excited about the transformative impact Money Lender Data Hub will bring to CDS and Hong Kong’s credit ecosystem, helping smaller money lenders overcome common challenges in joining CDS. This data-driven innovation will further strengthen the completeness of the credit database, supporting more responsible credit access, usage and management for both credit providers and consumers. Enhanced data consolidation and transparency will also improve fraud detection among consumers by enabling earlier identification of suspicious activities. Together, these advancements form a solid and trusted foundation for sustainable economic growth and reinforce the city’s position as a leading international financial centre.”