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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Lo was born in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], Canada.<ref name=" |
Lo was born in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], Canada.<ref name="Forbes2023" /> He studied at [[Queen's University at Kingston|Queen's University]] and graduated in 1999.<ref name="Forbes2023" /> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Lo joined his family's business, R.E. Lee International, which was founded in 1954.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=R.E. Lee International |url=https://www.releeinternational.com/en/ |access-date=2023-07-28 }}</ref>{{primary source inline|date=February 2024}} |
Early in his career, Lo worked in the investment banking division at [[JPMorgan]] from 2001 to 2002.<ref name="Forbes2023"/> Later, he joined his family's business, R.E. Lee International, which was founded in 1954.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=R.E. Lee International |url=https://www.releeinternational.com/en/ |access-date=2023-07-28 }}</ref>{{primary source inline|date=February 2024}} |
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In May 2022, Lo launched an [[investment fund]] in Hong Kong named Legacy Jewellery Fund.<ref>{{cite news |last1= William |first1=Langley |date= August 8, 2022 |title=Chinese investors ditch property for jade in search of higher returns |url=https://www.ft.com/content/7da2c6c8-b4a2-4ce8-ba8d-d13bc7ed5c20 |language=English |work=[[Financial Times]] |quote=... Calvin Lo, a Hong Kong investor who in May launched the Legacy Jewellery Fund, an investment fund.}}</ref> |
In May 2022, Lo launched an [[investment fund]] in Hong Kong named Legacy Jewellery Fund.<ref>{{cite news |last1= William |first1=Langley |date= August 8, 2022 |title=Chinese investors ditch property for jade in search of higher returns |url=https://www.ft.com/content/7da2c6c8-b4a2-4ce8-ba8d-d13bc7ed5c20 |language=English |work=[[Financial Times]] |quote=... Calvin Lo, a Hong Kong investor who in May launched the Legacy Jewellery Fund, an investment fund.}}</ref> |
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In July 2023, a ''[[Forbes]]'' investigation said that Lo had been trying to fake his purported wealth. According to ''Forbes'', claims of his association with Dorilton Capital and [[Williams Grand Prix Engineering|Williams]] were debunked as those groups had "no clue who he was".<ref name=" |
In July 2023, a ''[[Forbes]]'' investigation said that Lo had been trying to fake his purported wealth. According to ''Forbes'', claims of his association with Dorilton Capital and [[Williams Grand Prix Engineering|Williams]] were debunked as those groups had "no clue who he was".<ref name="Forbes2023">{{Cite web |last=Olsen |first=Robert |title=Desperately Faking Riches: Inside A Hong Kong Businessman's Outlandish Efforts To Get On The Forbes Billionaire List |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertolsen/2023/07/26/desperately-faking-riches-inside-a-hong-kong-businessmans-outlandish-efforts-to-get-on-the-forbes-billionaire-list/ |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=[[Forbes]] |language=en}}</ref> Lo refuted the claims and filed a complaint with the Royal Thai Police against the authors, alleging invasion of privacy, misrepresentation of information, and defamation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-20 |title=Hong Kong businessman Report defamation to a famous news agency Thailand branch Post distorted news Damage business and reputation |url=https://mgronline.com/onlinesection/detail/9660000114049 |website=[[Manager Daily]]}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 22:56, 3 October 2024
Calvin Lo | |
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| 盧啟賢 | |
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| Nationality | Hong Kong S.A.R. |
| Alma mater | Queen's University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Calvin Lo is a Canadian-born Hong Kong businessman who is the current chief executive officer (CEO) of RE Lee International, an insurance brokerage firm based Hong Kong.[1]
Early life and education
Lo was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[2] He studied at Queen's University and graduated in 1999.[2]
Career
Early in his career, Lo worked in the investment banking division at JPMorgan from 2001 to 2002.[2] Later, he joined his family's business, R.E. Lee International, which was founded in 1954.[3][non-primary source needed]
In May 2022, Lo launched an investment fund in Hong Kong named Legacy Jewellery Fund.[4]
In July 2023, a Forbes investigation said that Lo had been trying to fake his purported wealth. According to Forbes, claims of his association with Dorilton Capital and Williams were debunked as those groups had "no clue who he was".[2] Lo refuted the claims and filed a complaint with the Royal Thai Police against the authors, alleging invasion of privacy, misrepresentation of information, and defamation.[5]
References
- ^ Roantree, Anne Marie (April 13, 2023). "Hong Kong billionaire Lo in talks with potential F1 teams". Reuters.
... The chief executive of insurance broker RE Lee International told Reuters he was considering backing a bid to enter in 2026 and money was not the major hurdle.
- ^ a b c d Olsen, Robert. "Desperately Faking Riches: Inside A Hong Kong Businessman's Outlandish Efforts To Get On The Forbes Billionaire List". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "R.E. Lee International". Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ William, Langley (August 8, 2022). "Chinese investors ditch property for jade in search of higher returns". Financial Times.
... Calvin Lo, a Hong Kong investor who in May launched the Legacy Jewellery Fund, an investment fund.
- ^ "Hong Kong businessman Report defamation to a famous news agency Thailand branch Post distorted news Damage business and reputation". Manager Daily. 2023-12-20.