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Chan Hooi Lam brings over 30 years of experience in assurance and advisory services, with a strong focus on the financial services sector. He works with a diverse range of clients, including major banking groups, investment banks, mortgage corporations, asset managers, pension funds, digital bank license applicants, financial regulators and standards-setters.
His expertise spans audits and specialized advisory work, covering accounting treatments and market practices, such as financial instrument issuance, structured financing, securitization, economic hedging, hedge accounting, impairment assessments, mergers and acquisitions, share-based payments, regulatory capital, liquidity coverage ratios, synthetic instruments and embedded derivatives. He is also proficient in both conventional and Islamic principles, serving clients in Malaysia and across Asia.
Hooi Lam has guided several Malaysian and regional organizations in adopting and implementing the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). His technical depth includes key standards, such as IFRS 7/MFRS 7, IAS 39/MFRS 139 and IFRS 9/MFRS 9, with a focus on financial instruments.
He served six years as a member of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB), chaired working groups on financial instruments and completed a maximum two-year term before retiring in 2022. During his tenure, he led detailed impact studies to align Malaysian standards with the IFRS.
A recognized thought leader, Hooi Lam frequently speaks at seminars, conferences and training programs in Malaysia and the region, including MBA courses. He has also contributed as an adjudicator in the National Annual Corporate Report Awards (NACRA) and as an examiner for professional qualification examinations.
How is Hooi Lam shaping the future with confidence?
Hooi Lam helps financial institutions build trust and resilience. With deep expertise in global reporting standards and financial instruments, he guides clients through complex regulatory and accounting challenges. His leadership in aligning Malaysian standards with the IFRS and commitment to governance and transparency enable organizations to navigate change with confidence.