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Hong Kong SFC publishes consultation conclusions and guidelines for reducing and mitigating hacking risks related to internet trading
On 27 October 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong issued a circular and Guidelines for Reducing and Mitigating Hacking Risks …
JURY UNABLE TO REACH VERDICT IN BRIBERY TRIAL OF FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF HONG KONG
A jury has failed to reach a verdict in relation to a bribery charge against the former Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Donald Tsang Yam-kuen. On Friday 3 …
HKMA CONTINUES ITS FOCUS ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HONG KONG WITH CIRCULAR TO HARMONISE SECTION 72B WITH "MANAGER IN CHARGE" REGIME
On 16 October 2017, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) introduced by way of a circular new measures to heighten management accountability at …
Dealing with a dawn raid in Hong Kong
Surprise inspections by governmental authorities are on the rise. Any company in any sector may be on the receiving end and obstructing a lawful raid is …
Increased focus on board and senior management in Hong Kong as HKMA issues enhanced guidance on corporate governance
On 6 October 2017, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular to announce the publication of two revised Supervisory Policy Manual (SPM) …
New regulatory trial grounds for FinTech firms in Hong Kong - Regulators announce additional FinTech sandboxes
Last Friday (29 September 2017), Hong Kong financial regulators announced new initiatives aimed at fintech firms, including several new regulatory …
Regulators around the world become more vocal regarding the potential risks associated with ICOs
The rapid rise of initial coin offerings (ICOs) this year has prompted heightened scrutiny by regulators globally. On 4 September 2017, seven major …
Conclusions released on the revamp of Hong Kong's regulatory structure for decision making in listing related matters
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Exchange) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have jointly announced their consultation conclusions on …
Spotlight on investor protection: The Hong Kong Financial Dispute Resolution Centre implements a more moderate package of reforms
The Financial Dispute Resolution Centre (FDRC) in Hong Kong has issued its conclusions to its consultation on proposals to significantly expand the …
Hong Kong Court of Appeal finds against bank on the basis that the bank's exclusion of liability clauses were unconscionable and unreasonable
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal (CA) has recently affirmed a decision of the Court of First Instance (CFI), in which a ruling was made in favour of the …
MAS CLARIFIES STANCE ON DIGITAL TOKENS
On 1 August 2017, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) clarified through a media release that an offer or issue of digital tokens would be regulated …
Asset managers and their senior management (including MICs) warned of action for regulatory non-compliance in Hong Kong
Boards and senior management (including Managers-in-Charge of Core Functions (MICs)) of asset managers have been called on by the Hong Kong Securities …
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