FSR and Corporate Crime Notes

Be on the mark – APAC central banks release study of benchmark reform implications

On 24 September 2019, the Executives’ Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks (EMEAP) published its study on the implications of benchmark reform …

Hong Kong SFC consults on new type 13 regulated activity to regulate depositories of public funds

Last Friday, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) launched a consultation on proposals to regulate depositaries (trustees and custodians) of …

The new regulatory regime for insurance intermediaries in Hong Kong – are you ready for 23 September 2019?

On 23 September 2019, the new statutory regime for the regulation of insurance intermediaries will take effect. This represents the final stage of …

Herbert Smith Freehills launches updated guide to cross-border financial services investigations

FATF and APG publish long-awaited mutual evaluation report on Hong Kong

Hong Kong SFC highlights inadequacies and deficiencies in fund managers’ liquidity risk management practices

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has recently issued a circular on the outcome of its survey and inspection of selected fund managers …

Hong Kong SFC launches key risk indicator platform to enhance risk monitoring

Last Friday, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular to announce the launch of a key risk indicator (KRI) platform to collect and …

Indonesia’s KPK ramps up Rolls-Royce investigation with key arrests and charges

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has charged Emirsyah Satar, the former head of state airline, Garuda, with money laundering and …

Hong Kong Stock Exchange revises Listing Rules to tighten restrictions on backdoor listings

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has finalised its proposed amendments to the Listing Rules to tighten restrictions on backdoor listings and continuing …

HKMA rates level of money laundering and terrorist financing risk for SVF sector as medium

Last Friday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published its money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risk assessment report for the stored …

Launch of Asia Pacific Guide to Privilege 2019

Please click here to access a preview of the Guide. We are pleased to launch the 2019 edition of our Asia Pacific Guide to Privilege. Businesses are …

Hong Kong SFC highlights common types of corporate misconduct in acquisitions and disposals

The SFC has recently published its Statement on the conduct and duties of directors when considering corporate acquisitions or disposals. The statement: …