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    A Snapshot Of ESG Disclosure In Hong Kong

    Over recent years, in keeping with the global focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investing, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) has enhanced...
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Winston Taylor
    Winston Taylor
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    Consultation Paper On The Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission's Proposed Amendments To The Takeovers Codes

    The SFC published a consultation paper on proposed amendments to the Codes on 19 May 2023. The proposed amendments cover various provisions of the Codes...
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Jones Day
    Jones Day
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Shareholders’ Disputes, Windings-Up Of Solvent Companies And Section 182 Dispositions

Did you know that dispositions of property of a solvent company made after the commencement of a winding-up will unlikely be disturbed unless it can be demonstrated that the disposition is not in the interests of the company?
Hong KongInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown
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    Hong Kong's Virtual Assets Regulatory Regime – Beginning Of A New Chapter

    At the beginning of the Hong Kong FinTech Week this year, the government announced a policy statement (" 2022 Policy Statement ") to outline its vision, strategies and regulatory...
    Hong KongTechnology
    Withers LLP
    Withers LLP
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    Pre-IPO Investments: The Dos And Don'ts

    We wrote in October 2010 about the approach taken to Pre-IPO investments by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx).
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Hong Kong Updates Listing Regime For SPACs From 1 January 2022

    The Hong Kong Stock Exchange recently announced the new rules to create a listing regime for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) that will take effect on 1 January 2022.
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ogier
    Ogier
  • Article

    Convertible Bonds - An Issuer's Guide (Asia Edition)

    Convertible bonds are, customarily, fixed rate bonds issued by a company.
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    ASPIRe: Looking Back And Ahead On The Regulatory Roadmap For Virtual Assets In Hong Kong

    On 19 February 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published ASPIRe, its regulatory roadmap for Hong Kong's virtual asset market.
    Hong KongTechnology
    Tanner De Witt
    Tanner De Witt
  • Article

    Hong Kong Private Equity: Fund Formation, Management & Operations

    Though Hong Kong has been a major centre for private equity in the Greater China region for many years, historically, Hong Kong private equity fund sponsors have opted for offshore fund structures, ...
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Timothy Loh LLP
    Timothy Loh LLP
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    Market Misconduct Tribunal: A Guide To Penalties And Other Consequences For Misuse Of Insider Information

    The Market Misconduct Tribunal adjudicates cases of insider dealing, market manipulation as a result of improper disclosure of insider information and failure to disclose insider information.
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Timothy Loh LLP
    Timothy Loh LLP
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    Hong Kong's New Paperless Listing Regime

    The Situation: In the past few years, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange") has taken initiatives to introduce a paperless listing regime and make changes to documentary requirements.
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Jones Day
    Jones Day
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    SFC Enforcement Risks For SFC Licensed Corporations: Trends From 2019-2020

    The period from 2019-2020 saw a continued decrease in the number of SFC enforcement actions focused on SFC licensed corporations but a marginal but possibly significant increase in the number of SFC enforcement actions ...
    Hong KongGovernment, Public Sector
    Timothy Loh LLP
    Timothy Loh LLP
  • Article

    A New Listing Regime For Specialist Technology Companies Has Arrived

    On March 24, 2023, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Exchange") issued the long-awaited consultation conclusions (the "Consultation Conclusions") on the listing regime for Specialist...
    Hong KongTechnology
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster
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    Attention All Auditors – The Hong Kong AFRC And The SFC Join Forces To Fight Listed Groups Channelling Funds To Third Parties In Dubious Circumstances

    On 13 July 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) (formerly known as the Financial Reporting Council)...
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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    Tips On How To Handle An SFC Investigation

    Investigations ("SFC investigations") by the Securities and Futures ("SFC") Enforcement Division are formal enquiries into possible wrongdoing
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Timothy Loh LLP
    Timothy Loh LLP
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    Governance & Securities Law Focus: Asia Edition – February 2018

    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 ...
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman
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    Crypto Assets Go Mainstream – New SFC And HKMA Guidance For Intermediaries And Banks On Virtual Asset-Related Activities

    This year has seen significant developments in Hong Kong as detailed regulatory guidance has been issued to enable institutions to navigate the evolving crypto-asset landscape...
    Hong KongTechnology
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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    SFC Investigations: What To Do When The SFC Appears At Your Door With A Search Warrant

    In an investigation ("SFC investigation") by the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") Enforcement Division, the SFC has the power to obtain a search warrant.
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Timothy Loh LLP
    Timothy Loh LLP
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    Hong Kong SFC Seeks To Bolster Investor Compensation Remedies As Part Of A Package Of Enforcement-related Reforms

    The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has proposed a number of sweeping enforcement-related reforms which would significantly enhance the SFC's ability to obtain investor...
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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    Updated Regulatory Approach For Intermediaries' Virtual Asset-related Activities

    In their recent Joint Circular to intermediaries on 20 October 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) set out their updated policy...
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
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