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Hong Kong SFC issues new guidance note and FAQs on regulatory cooperation and its benefits
On 12 December 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) published its Guidance Note on Cooperation with the SFC (the Guidance). The …
Hong Kong SFC announces investor ID regime for Northbound trading under Stock Connect
On 30 November 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced that it had reached an agreement with the China Securities Regulatory …
CHINA'S AMENDED ANTI-UNFAIR COMPETITION LAW – WHAT THE BRIBERY PROVISIONS MEAN FOR COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA
China's amended Anti-Unfair Competition Law (amended AUCL) comes into force on 1 January 2018. Much has been written about the various iterative drafts …
Hong Kong SFC publishes consultation conclusions on asset management regulation and launches further consultation
On 16 November 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong published its consultation conclusions on proposals to enhance asset …
Singapore's MAS issues Guide to Digital Token Offerings
On 14 November 2017, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a guide during the first day of the Singapore FinTech Festival to provide general …
Hong Kong corporate crime team publishes article addressing the thorny issue of privilege in Asia investigations
Given the variety of civil law and common law systems across Asia, and the fact that corporate investigations in the region almost always involve …
CHINA TO INCREASE FOCUS ON COMBATTING FINANCIAL CRIME
Last month the Communist Party of China held its 19th National Congress. One of the key themes that came out of the Congress was the desire to increase …
Hong Kong regulators warn of common instances of non-compliance in asset management
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has recently conducted around 250 inspections of licensed corporations engaged in asset management …
Hong Kong SFC publishes consultation conclusions and guidelines for reducing and mitigating hacking risks related to internet trading
On 27 October 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong issued a circular and Guidelines for Reducing and Mitigating Hacking Risks …
JURY UNABLE TO REACH VERDICT IN BRIBERY TRIAL OF FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF HONG KONG
A jury has failed to reach a verdict in relation to a bribery charge against the former Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Donald Tsang Yam-kuen. On Friday 3 …
HKMA CONTINUES ITS FOCUS ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HONG KONG WITH CIRCULAR TO HARMONISE SECTION 72B WITH "MANAGER IN CHARGE" REGIME
On 16 October 2017, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) introduced by way of a circular new measures to heighten management accountability at …
Dealing with a dawn raid in Hong Kong
Surprise inspections by governmental authorities are on the rise. Any company in any sector may be on the receiving end and obstructing a lawful raid is …
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