Christine BA

Chief Economist, General Manager of Group Strategy @ HashKey Group

About

Chief Economist and Head of Group Strategy at a global leading regulated exchange, with around two decades of experience on macroeconomy and policy research. By bridging theory and practice, my competencies lie in deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks in China and internationally, combined with hands‑on understanding of global financial infrastructure, clearing and settlement systems, and business models. These strengths are reflected in delivering in‑depth briefings, spearheading landmark white papers, and contributing thought leadership across the industry, with strategic thinking and knowledge sharing amplifying their impact throughout the on/off chain financial ecosystem. My Expertise also extends to frontier domains such as digital currencies and virtual economics, to navigate and shape the future of digital finance.

Country

City

Hong Kong SAR

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Strategic Leadership, Policy Analysis, Government Relations, Strategic Thinking, Public Speaking, Knowledge Sharing, Team Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Strategic Communications, Economic Research, Business Intelligence (BI), Financial Analysis, Project Management, Stata, Microsoft Office, SAS (Programming Language)

Experience

Chief Economist, General Manager of Group Strategy

HashKey Group

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

VP at Group strategy, Lead China Economist

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)

2016 - 2025 · 9 yrs

Hong Kong SAR

- Led strategic research on China’s economy, monetary policy, RMB FX and derivatives, offshore RMB market, new‑economy listings, and digital economy - Provided intellectual support to formula China strategy and RMB business initiatives. - Delivered speeches, presentations, and panel discussions on market trends, policy changes, China macro, and RMB business internally and externally at industry conferences, media engagements, and academic forums to support business development and stakeholder dialogue.

Member of Offshore RMB Business Working Group

Financial Services Development Council, HKSAR

2019 - 2020 · 1 yr

Main contributor to the Offshore RMB Business Working Group, leading the white paper “Enhancing Hong Kong’s Status as an Offshore RMB Hub through the Development of the RMB Asset Market”, with policy recommendations to strengthen the infrastructure of offshore RMB bond market, enrich RMB‑denominated products, and advance cross‑border RMB financing.

Visiting Research Fellow

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

2016 - 2017 · 1 yr

Macro Economist, RMB Strategist

Bank of China (Hong Kong)

2011 - 2016 · 5 yrs

Hong Kong SAR

- Led macroeconomic and monetary policy research on China’s economy and interbank market. - Delivered strategic insights and actionable views on RMB FX rates, liquidity, and capital flows. - Shaped offshore RMB policy frameworks and drove offshore RMB clearing cooperation - Partnered with regional authorities and banks to establish global RMB clearing platforms.