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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 26 February 2025, the Financial Secretary delivered the Hong Kong SAR Government's ("the Government") 2025-26 Budget ("the Budget"). The Budget was wide ranging in terms of measures to shore up the Government's finances while maintaining investment in public services and longer-term capital projects.

Hong Kong and Australia have signed a wide-ranging free trade agreement in a variety of areas including trade in goods and services, government procurement, construction, communications, and intellectual property.

In the game of which jurisdiction will become the crypto global king, Hong Kong is the latest aspiring fintech hub to announce enhancements to its digital asset regulation framework. No doubt this change...

For most companies and their owners, an initial public offering (IPO) is a "once-in-a-lifetime" event that represents the culmination of many years of hard work and personal investment...

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has fined China On Securities Limited (China On) HK$6 million over its failures as the placing agent for the then majority shareholder...

We have compiled the following chronology table which serves as a quick reference point to track the circulars and guidance published by HK financial services regulators in relation to COVID-19

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has reprimanded and fined Changjiang Asset Management (HK) Limited (Chiangjiang) HK$3.4 million for internal control failures relating to segregation of client money...

Following the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's (SFC) HK$20 million fine on Changjiang Corporate Finance (HK) Limited (CJCF) for sponsor failures (see our previous alert...

Hong Kong chapter contributed by Banking & Finance partners Francis Chen, Dion Yu, Angie Chan and Restructuring partner John Marsden and associate Ivy Wang.

Under the current Listing Rules of the HKEX, listed issuers are required to cancel any shares that are repurchased by the issuer, and there is no option for such shares to be held in treasury.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined City International Futures (Hong Kong) Limited (CIFHKL), now known as VERCAP Financial Services Limited, HK$100,000...

The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) has ruled that the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) did not have to obtain permission from the Court of First Instance (CFI) to serve proceedings on overseas defendants...