Key facts
- Louie Shum Chun-ying, a veteran Hong Kong stock commentator, died on Saturday night.
- He was 66 years old.
- He passed away at Ruttonjee Hospital.
- Shum was formerly chief executive of Fortune Securities.
Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum Chun-ying has died at the age of 66, with his twin sister confirming the news on Sunday. Shum passed away on Saturday night at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai. He was the chief executive of stock brokerage Fortune Securities until his retirement two years ago. Shum entered the securities industry in the mid-to-late 1980s and was known for his outspoken market commentary and distinct style, which often drew divided opinions from investors. He remained active on online programs offering market views until the day before his death.