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Hong Kong: China intensifies anti-corruption drive
Proposed amendments to the Criminal Law will give President Xi Jinping further powers in his fight against corruption in China. Once they are …
Hong Kong Market Misconduct Tribunal imposes a 4 year ban on Tiger Asia and Mr Hwang
On 7 October 2014, the Hong Kong Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) made “cold shoulder orders” and “cease and desist orders” against New …
Hong Kong regulators issue guidance for the protection of customer data in the financial services industry
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (the PCPD) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (the HKMA) have recently published guidance …
Herbert Smith Freehills launches new legal guide to "Financial Services Regulation in Asia Pacific"
Herbert Smith Freehills officially launched its new legal guide to "Financial Services Regulation in Asia Pacific" on 9 October 2014 in Hong Kong …
Corporate Crime Update – October 2014
Welcome to the October 2014 edition of our corporate crime update - our round-up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, …
Hong Kong: SFC concludes consultation on code amendments for professional investors and launches further consultation regarding client agreement requirements
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has concluded its consultation on proposals to enhance the professional investor regime in Hong Kong. …
Hong Kong: former responsible officer of SHKI suspended for sponsor-related failures
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has suspended Mr. Eric Shum Kam Chi as a representative in all regulated activities and withdrawn approval …
Corporate Crime Update – September 2014
Welcome to the September 2014 edition of our corporate crime update - our round-up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, …
Hong Kong: SFC supervisory briefing session – summary of key issues
On 2 September 2014, the SFC held its first ever Supervisory Briefing Session (“Session”) to share with market participants their major findings and …
SFC says no legislative changes needed to make Sponsors liable for prospectuses
Last Friday, the SFC issued supplemental consultation conclusions covering prospectus liability for sponsors. The SFC has concluded that sponsors …
US: Herbert Smith Freehills obtains important decision for non-US banks which maintain a branch office in New York
In a case of first impression in the New York state courts - Gliklad v. Bank Hapoalim, B.M., No. 155195/2014 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. N.Y. Cnty. Aug. 11, …
Corporate Crime Update - July 2014
Welcome to the July 2014 edition of our corporate crime update - our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, …
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