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Significant developments in Indonesian criminal law
Indonesia’s Criminal Procedure Code (“KUHAP”) was last revised in 1981. Many are of the view that it has not kept up with legal developments since then …
Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2016 moved for second reading
On 9 January 2017, the MAS announced the Second Reading of the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2016 (Bill) in the Singaporean Parliament. The …
Hong Kong Manager in Charge regime: Implications for HR
On 16 December 2016, the Securities and Futures Commission issued a circular which introduces new measures to heighten the individual accountability of …
Acting for another – Hong Kong court of final appeal issues important clarification under the prevention of bribery ordinance
In the recent case of HKSAR v Luk Kin Peter Joseph & Yu Oi Kee (FACC 8/2016), the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) clarified the scope of agency …
UK and Hong Kong regulators enter into co-operation agreement to foster collaboration and promote innovation
On 7 December 2016, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) entered into a co-operation agreement as part …
Hong Kong government launches two consultations on legislative proposals to enhance regime for combatting money laundering and terrorist financing
Earlier this month, the Hong Kong government launched two consultations on legislative proposals aimed at bringing Hong Kong in line with international …
HKMA issues guidance on empowerment of independent non-executive directors of Hong Kong-incorporated authorised institutions
In its recent circular, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority provided further guidance on the empowerment of independent non-executive directors (INEDs) in …
New corporate governance standards for Hong Kong authorised insurers came into effect on 1 January 2017
In October 2016, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) revised the Guidance Note on the Corporate Governance of Authorised Insurers (Revised …
SFC issues further guidance on suitability obligations - the cornerstone of investor protection
As foreshadowed in the Consultation Conclusions on the Proposed Amendments to the Professional Investor Regime and Further Consultation on the Client …
SFC announces “Manager in Charge” regime to heighten senior management accountability for financial institutions in Hong Kong
In its recent circular (with annexes 1 and 2 and a set of FAQs), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong introduced new measures to …
Hong Kong SFC confirms enforcement priorities and approach following strategic review
In its recently relaunched Enforcement Reporter newsletter (see first issue), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that corporate …
Hong Kong SFC commences consultation on enhancing regulation of asset management industry and point-of-sale transparency
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced the launch of a three-month consultation regarding proposed enhancements to the regulation of …
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