Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum dies aged 66

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Lin, E. (2026, October 25). Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum dies aged 66. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372063/veteran-hong-kong-stock-commentator-louie-shum-dies-aged-66

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-25 · by Edith Lin

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Louie Shum Chun-ying, a prominent Hong Kong stock commentator who served as chief executive of Sincere Securities until two years ago, passed away at age 66. He died on Saturday night at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai after collapsing near a taxi rank with pre-existing conditions including heart disease and diabetes. Shum's twin sister shared the news on his social media page, noting that he was widely admired for his contributions to Hong Kong’s financial industry and mentorship of numerous students through investment courses.
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Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum Chun-ying died at age 66 on Saturday night at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai, according to a post by his twin sister on social media. Shum, who was formerly the chief executive of Sincere Securities until his retirement two years ago, collapsed near a taxi rank in Wan Chai and was taken to the hospital where he passed away. A police source revealed that Shum had a history of heart disease and diabetes. His twin sister expressed gratitude for the support shown by his students over the years.

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Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum dies aged 66 Former chief of Sincere Securities collapsed near a taxi rank in Wan Chai and died at Ruttonjee Hospital Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum Chun-ying has died aged 66, with a police source revealing he had a history of heart disease and diabetes. His twin sister confirmed on Sunday that he died on Saturday night at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai, sharing the news in a post on his social media page.
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Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum dies aged 66 Former chief of Sincere Securities collapsed near a taxi rank in Wan Chai and died at Ruttonjee Hospital Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum Chun-ying has died aged 66, with a police source revealing he had a history of heart disease and diabetes. His twin sister confirmed on Sunday that he died on Saturday night at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai, sharing the news in a post on his social media page. asserted
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“My brother dedicated his life to Hong Kong’s financial and securities industry, mentoring generations of students throughout his investment courses. asserted
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We know deeply how much he was loved and respected by all of you. asserted
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We are truly grateful for the care and companionship his students have shown him over the years,” she wrote. asserted
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