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The FSTB have released their conclusions on Consultations on Legislative Proposals to Enhance Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Regulation in Hong Kong.

Milbank LLP acted as the sole international counsel for the joint lead managers in connection with two Association of Southeast Asian Nations ("ASEAN") green bond issuances by ...

On September 30, 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") published updated codes and guidelines in connection with the implementation of the new Type 13 regulated activity ("Type 13 RA") regime governing public fund depositaries, which came into effect on October 2, 2024.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt everything from stock prices to supermarket shelves, the world is facing a diverse array of unprecedented challenges. Against this backdrop, there is a common thread throughout ...

On 11 December 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) issued a circular, which reminds financial service providers of the legal and regulatory requirements associated with Bitcoin ...

This article contains hints for responsible officers and directors when completing SFC forms on behalf of their firms.

The panel on sustainable loans was a fascinating discussion on the current market and upcoming developments for green loans and sustainability linked loans, primarily in Asia but also in Europe and North....

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) has issued amendments to the Listing Rules and new guidance letters relating to backdoor listing and continuing listing criteria

On 31 March 2016, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a reminder to Licensed Corporations (LCs) that bonds listed under Chapter 37 of the Main Board Listing Rules (Chapter 37 Bonds) are for professional investors (including high net worth investors) and are unsuitable for retail investors.

In a recent decision, the Hong Kong Takeovers and Mergers Panel ruled that the different levels of SASAC in the People's Republic of China should not be automatically considered to be acting in concert.

In Hong Kong, the Securities and Futures Ordinance ("SFO") was introduced in March 2003 and powers of investigation were given to the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC").

On 28 October 2022, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("HKEx") launched Core Climate, an international carbon marketplace designed to allow for the trading of voluntary...

In the Hong Kong government's 2023-2024 budget, the Financial Secretary, the Hon Paul MP Chan, unveiled various measures to bolster Hong Kong's economy following the Covid-19 epidemic...

This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

The Financial Service and Treasury Bureau (FSTB) announced in a Policy Statement today several measures with a view

Hong Kong's Fintech Week 2022 began with a crypto-infused bang with keynote speeches from the Government and financial regulators embracing the financial innovation made possible by virtual assets (VAs).