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Collection of electronic data by Chinese criminal authorities set to increase
On 1 October, new binding provisions came into force in China governing the collection, extraction and review of electronic data in criminal …
Hong Kong launches regulatory sandbox in wake of developments in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK
Since the UK proposed its regulatory sandbox regime in November 2015, APAC countries such as Australia, Malaysia and Singapore have been quick to follow …
Preparing for the new anti-bribery regime in Korea
In an e-bulletin published in March 2015, we reported that the South Korean National Assembly passed the “Act on the Prohibition of Illegal Solicitations …
Herbert Smith Freehills launches new and updated Anti-Bribery Guide to Gifts, Entertainment, Travel and Training across Asia Pacific
Clients operating across Asia Pacific face strict anti-bribery laws often coupled with a cultural tradition of gift giving and relationship building. Our …
Hong Kong court rules in favour of investors in mis-selling claim: A departure from the recent trend
Earlier this week, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance handed down its judgment in relation to a mis-selling claim against a bank, ruling in favour of …
Market abuse update - July 2016
The Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the Criminal Sanctions (Market Abuse) Directive came into application in Europe on 3 July 2016. Various …
Herbert Smith Freehills launches 2016 guide to Financial Services Regulation in Asia Pacific
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has launched its 2016 guide on Financial Services …
EU further expands sanctions against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
In light of missile and nuclear weapons tests by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (“DPRK”) earlier this year, which the EU has described as …
Singapore: MAS withdraws approval from Singapore branch of an international bank for serious AML and conduct breaches
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced this week that it has withdrawn approval from the Singapore branch of an international bank due …
HKMA'S Cybersecurity Fortification Initiative: what UK bankers need to know
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has today issued a circular requiring Hong Kong-regulated institutions to implement the HKMA's "Cybersecurity …
Judicial Interpretation provides guidance on China’s bribery offences
The Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate in China recently issued a binding judicial interpretation on China’s Criminal …
The SFC's asset management strategy for Hong Kong
In a speech last Friday to the Hong Kong investment Funds Association, Ashley Alder, CEO of the Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission (SFC) …
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