Choong Kuan Lum

Choong Kuan Lum has a diverse work experience in the finance industry. Choong Kuan currently holds the position of Director and Head of Fixed Income at Eastspring Investments, starting in September 2022. Previously, they worked at Maybank as an Executive Vice President and Fixed Income Specialist from December 2019 to September 2022. Prior to that, they served as Director and Head of Macro Research and Portfolio Manager at AmBank Group from May 2013 to December 2019. Choong Kuan also held the role of Senior Vice President and Head of Regional Fixed Income Research at CIMB from October 2003 to May 2013. Before joining CIMB, they worked as a Senior Analyst at CEIC Data from May 2000 to September 2003. Lum began their career at MATRIX CORE OPTIONS & FUTURES SDN BHD as a Senior Futures Broker Representative from June 1996 to April 2000.

Choong Kuan Lum started their education at SM Sea Park. The exact start and end years are not provided. Choong Kuan then attended Taylor's College and completed their A Levels (Cambridge) in 1992. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Finance at Curtin University from 1993 to 1996. In addition to their formal education, they obtained a CMSRL License from the Securities Commission Malaysia and a PPKM certification from the Financial Market Association Malaysia. The specific month and year of obtaining these certifications are not mentioned.