Pollyanna Chu
Finance and Investments

Pollyanna Chu Net Worth

Pollyanna Chu is a prominent businesswoman and billionaire from Hong Kong. She chose to invest in the region's capital markets instead of her family's hotel and casino business or the real estate market, and in 1992 she founded Kingston Financial Group. Her wealth has tripled in the past two years, and in 2016 she was ranked No. 42 on the list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women. Kingston has become a financial powerhouse, with a market capitalization of $6 billion and Chu owning 74.6%.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1958
Birth Place Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Age 65 YEARS OLD
Native name 朱李月華
Residence Hong Kong
Alma mater Golden Gate University
Occupation CEO of Kingston Financial Group CEO of Golden Resorts Group Chairman of Sincere Watch
Spouse(s) Nicholas Chu
Children 1 Kingston Chu

💰 Net worth: $1 Billion (2024)

Pollyanna Chu is a prominent figure in the finance and investments industry in Hong Kong. With her exceptional business acumen, she has amassed an impressive net worth of $1 billion as estimated for the year 2024. Pollyanna's success can be attributed to her strategic decision-making, shrewd investments, and extensive knowledge of the financial markets. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to identify lucrative investment opportunities, driving her wealth to new heights. Pollyanna Chu is truly a trailblazer in the finance industry, serving as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and investors alike.

2013 $1 Billion
2014 $1.6 Billion
2015 $1.55 Billion
2016 $3.1 Billion
2017 $4.9 Billion
2018 $7.08 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1958

In 1958 Chu was born as Yuet Wah Lee in Hong Kong. Her Father was Wai Man Lee. She grew up in Aberdeen, Hong Kong.

1992


Following success in California real estate, they founded Kingston Financial in 1992. The company was named after their son. Chu served as Managing Director, but co-ran Kingston Financial with her husband. The company initially focused on IPO distribution and mergers and acquisitions, finding particular success in 2010 as a top five firm in the latter pursuit.

1997


In 1997 she was "fined...for working as an unregistered dealer." Chu was accused of market manipulation in 2003 by the Securities and Futures Commission.

2008

Chu was given the "Outstanding Chinese Prize" in 2008. In 2012, Forbes Asia listed her as one of their "Women In The Mix", their #35 Power Woman of 2017, their #549 'Billionaire' of 2016, and their #16 out of 'Hong Kong's 50 Richest' in 2016.

2012

In July, 2012, she was named chairwoman of Franck Muller's Asia-Pacific operations.

2015

She married her husband, Nicholas who she met while studying in San Francisco. She has one child named Kingston, who was born in San Francisco, but raised in Hong Kong. In Nov 2015, her son Kingston celebrated his wedding with Kelly Lo in Hong Kong.

2016

As of 2016, Chu is the CEO and Executive Director of Kingston Financial Group Limited. As of 2016, she is the biggest shareholder and CEO of Kingston Financial. According to Bloomberg's League Tables, in 2016, Kingston Financial is ranked the 1st as the leading Placing Agent and Underwriter in Hong Kong with 47 issues. The Group is also ranked the 3rd M&A Financial Adviser in Hong Kong with 22 deals.

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