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    New Proposals on Listing Matters in Hong Kong

    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
  • Article

    Hong Kong's Carried Interest Tax Concession – Zero % Tax!

    Following the enactment last year of the Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance, which has seen strong take up in its first eight months of operation, the new tax concession on carried interest...
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP
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The Securities and Futures Ordinance - Guidelines for Dealing with an On-site Investigation Conducted by the SFC at a Company's Premises

The Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) (SFO) empowers the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to enter business premises of corporates and residential premises of employees (or any subjects of an investigation) to search for documents and information relevant to an investigation, copy or confiscate relevant materials, and conduct questioning of individuals (which may be conducted on the spot or by serving a formal notice on such individuals setting out the date and place of the inte
Hong KongFinance and Banking
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown
  • Article

    DIPN 61: Guidance On The New Unified Funds Tax Exemption For OFCs And Limited Partnership Funds

    In June, 2020 the Inland Revenue Department ("IRD") issued Departmental Interpretation and Practice Note 61 ("DIPN 61") to provide guidance on its interpretation and application
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Timothy Loh LLP
    Timothy Loh LLP
  • Article

    Hong Kong SFC's New Rules On Bookbuilding & Placing Activities: What Intermediaries Need To Know

    Hong Kong is an active market for initial public offerings (IPOs)1 and debt offerings2 . Bookbuilding and placing activities by intermediaries in equity and debt capital market...
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Lending & Secured Finance Country Comparative Guide 2021

    The aim of this guide is to provide readers with a pragmatic overview of the lending and secured finance laws and regulations across a variety of jurisdictions.
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Hong Kong Budget 2023-24: Amendments To Ad Valorem Stamp Duty To Ease Financial Burden On Purchase Of Small And Mid-Sized Properties

    In the 2023/24 Budget, the Hong Kong government proposes to adjust the value bands of the Scale 2 rates of the ad valorem stamp duty (AVD) payable for sale and purchase or transfer of both residential...
    Hong KongReal Estate and Construction
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    New Regulatory Regime For Virtual Asset Service Providers In Hong Kong – Are You Ready?

    Hong Kong recently announced the framework of a new regulatory regime for virtual assets and associated products and services to combat ML/TF risks.
    Hong KongTechnology
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    The Final Word from the SFC on Structured Product Reform

    Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued its consultation conclusions on the rules by which it will regulate structured products and the conduct of intermediaries selling those products. The new rules significantly affect the way that products are designed and sold.
    Hong KongWealth Management
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons
  • Article

    Financial Services Acquisitions: A Primer to Buying Securities Firms, Asset Managers, Insurers and Banks

    Acquisitions of financial services firms are governed in Hong Kong by a patchwork of laws and regulations. Each sector of the industry has its own governing laws and regulators, each with different requirements.
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Timothy Loh LLP
    Timothy Loh LLP
  • Article

    Recent Reform Of PRC Exchange Control: Still A Long Way To Go

    In theory, RMB is freely convertible for all current account items. No specific approval by the local administration of foreign exchange would be required.
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    RSM Tax Advisory
    RSM Tax Advisory
  • Article

    New Codes Of Conduct For Insurance Intermediaries Are Coming Soon!

    The new Section 90 of the Insurance Ordinance Cap. 41 ("Ordinance") introduces statutory conduct requirements for licensed insurance agents and insurance brokers.
    Hong KongInsurance
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Hong Kong Regulatory Update – October 2019

    This update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the past three months relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange...
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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    Hong Kong Budget 2025-26: The Key Takeaways For Business

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan presented the Hong Kong 2025-26 Budget on 26 February, setting out key economic measures that are designed to reinforce the Special Administrative Region's position as an international financial and trade hub.
    Hong KongGovernment, Public Sector
    The Sovereign Group
    The Sovereign Group
  • Article

    APAC Monthly Private Wealth Legal Developments – April 2023

    Every month we survey ten Asian jurisdictions for legal developments concerning trust and estate planning which are of interest to the private wealth industry, and provide a succinct summary in a table format.
    GlobalFinance and Banking
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
  • Article

    Examining The Effectiveness Of Keepwell Agreements In Cross-Border Financing: Insights From The Latest Judgment Of The Hong Kong Court Of Final Appeal

    On June 10, 2023, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal delivered its judgment in in the Peking University Founder Group Keepwell Agreement case. This decision has drawn wide-ranging attention...
    Hong KongInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Jincheng Tongda & Neal
    Jincheng Tongda & Neal
  • Article

    SFC's New Rules On Bookbuilding & Placing Activities: What To Know

    Alan Linning and Susanne Harris explain the new requirements and offer guidance on next steps for intermediaries to prepare for compliance by August.
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
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    What's Next For Hong Kong In The Boundary Between Insolvency And Arbitration Following The Recent BVI Sian Participation Judgment?

    In a landmark decision by the UK Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ("JCPC") in Sian Participation Corp v Halimeda International Ltd, when a company liquidation application is made before the British Virgin Islands Companies Court...
    Hong KongInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    O’Melveny
    O’Melveny
  • Article

    Challenging The SFC: What Every Compliance Officer Needs To Know

    Licensed and registered persons generally prefer to work with the SFC rather than against the SFC. Nevertheless, circumstances may arise where the SFC adopts a hostile posture or takes a position that is commercially undesirable. While it is the rare licensed or registered person who is unafraid to challenge the SFC, the past 4 years have demonstrated that where the SFC acts unreasonably, a remedy may be available through the SFAT. In this article, we review strategies for challenging the SFC th
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Timothy Loh LLP
    Timothy Loh LLP
  • Article

    The Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong Issues Consulting Paper On SPAC Listings

    On September 17, 2021, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) published a consultation paper on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) outlining the proposed SPAC listing regime and seeking public feedback.
    GlobalCorporate/Commercial Law
    Winston Taylor
    Winston Taylor
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