ArticleHong KongThe Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201) (POBO), enacted in 1971, is the primary anti-bribery legislation in Hong Kong and is enforced by the Independent Hong KongCriminal LawDLA Piper UK LLP
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ArticleAttention All Auditors – The Hong Kong AFRC And The SFC Join Forces To Fight Listed Groups Channelling Funds To Third Parties In Dubious CircumstancesOn 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 LawHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleFATF-APG's Mutual Evaluation Of Hong Kong's AML/CFT Regime: Key Takeaways For The Financial Services SectorOn 4 September 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) issued the Fourth Round Mutual Evaluation Report of Hong Kong, China (Report). Hong KongGovernment, Public SectorMayer Brown
ArticleCyber fraud: Assessing options for asset recoveryCommon asset recovery options for victims of cyber fraud, when the funds were sent to Hong Kong. Hong KongCriminal LawTimothy Loh LLP
ArticleCriminal Liability - Hong Kong’s Auditors In The Firing LineOn 12 July 2012, the Companies Bill was passed by the Legislative Council marking a significant milestone in the development of Hong Kong’s company law. Hong KongAccounting and AuditClyde & Co
ArticleDirty money and dubious structures: 7 practical insights into the revamped Hong Kong AML/CTF regimeThis alert answers the most asked questions about the new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime.Hong KongStrategyKing & Wood Mallesons
ArticleGuide To SFC Enforcement Action: From SFC Investigation Notice To Disciplinary Action, Prosecution & AppealThe SFC Enforcement Division is responsible for addressing wrongdoing in the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong.Hong KongCorporate/Commercial LawTimothy Loh LLP
ArticleBe Ready For More Corporate Governance Measures In Hong Kong By 1 January 2022The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Exchange") recently published a consultation paper outlining various proposed amendments to the Corporate Governance Code and Corporate Governance Report...Hong KongCorporate/Commercial LawMayer Brown
ArticleRepresenting Financial Institutions In Multi-jurisdictional Anti-money Laundering InvestigationsMulti-jurisdictional investigations present numerous challenges and require careful management of the risks that arise. This chapter provides an overview of the issues that may occur throughout the duration...GlobalCriminal LawHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleAnti Money Laundering Comparative GuideAnti Money Laundering Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Hong Kong, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countriesHong KongGovernment, Public SectorMayer Brown