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Consultation conclusions published in Hong Kong on protected arrangements regulation under proposed resolution regime
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, jointly with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Securities and Futures Commission and the Insurance …
Government proceeds with proposals to enhance Hong Kong regulations on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing
In 2018, Hong Kong's regime will be subject to mutual evaluation with those of other members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). FATF sets …
Indonesia: New OJK rules on registration requirements for public offerings
On 14 March 2017, the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or “OJK”) issued OJK Rule No. 7/POJK.04/2017 on registration …
SFC and HKMA continue to prioritise AML/CFT compliance with six new disciplinary actions in Hong Kong
Since early March 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in Hong Kong have collectively taken …
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal quashes conviction of TVB manager in high profile bribery case
The Court of Final Appeal has handed down an important judgment regarding bribery charges against former TVB general manager and TV presenter, Stephen …
Bank win in mis-selling case confirmed by Hong Kong's highest court
On 17 February 2017, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal brought to a close the long-running case of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited v Sit Pan Jit (FAMV …
Hong Kong court convicts and sentences former Chief Executive
Last Friday, the former chief executive of Hong Kong, Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, was convicted by a criminal court on a charge of misconduct in public …
Recent SFC actions highlight increased regulatory focus on directors in Hong Kong, including INEDs
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has recently sought disqualification orders against listed company directors in a number of …
Hong Kong SFC urges intermediaries to review compliance with AML/CFT requirements following identification of deficiencies
On 26 January 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular (with Appendix 1, Appendix 2 and Appendix 3) highlighting its concerns …
U.S. administration imposes limited new sanctions against Iran
On February 3, 2017, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) added a number individuals and entities to its Specially …
Hong Kong regulators issue guidance to sponsors, underwriters and placing agents on GEM initial public offerings
New listings on the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) in Hong Kong have been repeatedly in the headlines in recent years for dramatic share price increases …
Corporate Crime Monthly Update January 2017
Welcome to the January 2017 edition of our corporate crime update - our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, …
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