Samuel Kwok

Samuel Kwok, CFA, currently serves as the Regional Head of International Public Finance, APAC at Fitch Ratings since November 2016, specializing in the credit assessment of Local Regional Governments and State-Owned Enterprises in China. Previously, Samuel held the position of Vice President in Credit & Research at Mizuho Bank from July 2014 to October 2016, where expertise was developed in covering large corporates across the Asia Pacific region. Prior experience includes roles as an Equity Research Analyst at Yuanta Securities, conducting in-depth analysis of the China auto and machinery sectors, and as an Investment Analyst at SGS Asset Management, focusing on credit research and portfolio management. Early career roles include positions at JP Morgan, Bloomberg, and ING Insurance Company of Canada, providing a comprehensive foundation in finance. Samuel holds an MSc in Real Estate from The University of Hong Kong and a BBA in Finance & Management Science from Simon Fraser University.