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    HKEx Released Consultation Conclusions On Reduction Of Minimum Spreads And New Corporate Governance Code

    In December 2024, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Exchange") released two consultation conclusions (the "Consultation Conclusions") following two consultation papers...
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Appleby
    Appleby
  • Article

    Hong Kong SFC Enforcement Action Highlights Conflicts Of Interest Of Connected Persons

    A recent disciplinary proceeding brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong against the investment manager (the Manager) of an SFC authorised exchange traded fund (ETF) highlights the importance of ensuring that interest received on a deposit made by, or on behalf, of an SFC authorised fund with a connected person matches prevailing commercial rates for a deposit of that size and term.
    Hong Kong
Corporate/Commercial Law
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Hong Kong SFC Warns Sponsors In Booming IPO Market

    Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) market roared in 2025. Total proceeds hit HKD280 billion—up 218% year-on-year—with HKEX reclaiming its crown as the world's top exchange in funds raised.
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman
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    Hybrid General Meetings And Electronic Voting: What HKEX-listed Issuers Need To Do Before Their First AGM After 1 July 2025

    Hong Kong's updated paperless listing regime requires issuers to amend their constitutional documents to expressly permit hybrid general meetings and electronic voting. With the transitional deadline set at the first AGM after 1 July 2025, listed companies must act now to ensure compliance and maintain shareholder rights in virtual attendance formats.
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Walkers
    Walkers
  • Article

    Recent Updates On The PI Rules, The Code Of Conduct And The Fund Manager Code Of Conduct

    There have been three regulatory updates following the consultations by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on various topics.
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Shoosmiths
    Shoosmiths
  • Article

    Reform Of Open-Ended Fund Companies Regime In Hong Kong

    The SFC has recently released its consultation conclusions on proposed enhancements to the Open-ended Fund Companies regime, and gazetted the revised Code on Open-ended Fund Companies incorporating the ...
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    ONC Lawyers
    ONC Lawyers
  • Article

    SFC Sets Out New Regulatory Approach For Virtual Assets

    On 1 November, 2018, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) issued a statement (the "Statement"), which sets out a new approach aiming to regulate virtual asset portfolio managers ...
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman
  • Article

    Do You Know Where That Money Is Coming From?

    The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued its largest fine ever for violations of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulatory requirements.
    Hong KongGovernment, Public Sector
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells
  • Article

    Risks Of Crowd Funding – Notice Issued By The SFC

    "Crowd funding" involves the investment of a small amount of money by a large number of different people via an online platform, which is used to fund a project, business or loan.
    Hong KongIntellectual Property
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Mortgage Enforcement: HK Court Sale Update

    The current difficulties in the shipping markets have re-focussed attention on mortgage enforcement.
    Hong KongTransport
    Ince & Co
    Ince & Co
  • Article

    HKEx Warns Issuers Over Misleading Generic Statements On Auditor Resignations

    The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) in its recent Enforcement Bulletin raises concern regarding issuers' announcements which only tell part of the story. It warns that disciplinary action...
    Hong KongAccounting and Audit
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Hong Kong New Bookbuilding Conduct Requirements Come Into Effect In August 2022

    The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced new rules on the responsibilities and standards of conduct expected of capital market intermediaries (CMIs) involved in bookbuilding and...
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Do Companies Listed On The Hong Kong Stock Exchange Need To Draft General Mandates Differently In View Of The New CO?

    Do Hong Kong incorporated listed companies need to draft their annual general mandates to issue and repurchase shares differently in view of the New Companies Ordinance (New CO)?
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
  • Article

    Guidance From The SFC And The Hong Kong Stock Exchange In Respect Of General Meetings In Light Of The COVID-19 Pandemic And Its Applicability To Cayman-incorporated Issuers

    A significant number of companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ("Stock Exchange") are incorporated in the Cayman Islands.
    Hong KongFinance and Banking
    Appleby
    Appleby
  • Article

    Hong Kong Court Of First Instance Confirms SFC's Powers To Seize Digital Devices And Demand Passwords

    The recent High Court decision of Cheung Ka Ho Cyril v Securities and Futures Commission and another [2020] HKCFI 270 confirmed the powers of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)...
    Hong KongPrivacy
    Allen & Overy
    Allen & Overy
  • Article

    HK Tax Law - Can Interest on Loans be Deducted After Dividends Have Been Declared?

    The Court of Appeal in Hong Kong delivered its judgment in Zeta Estates Ltd v Commissioner of Inland Revenue on 6 March 2006. Although the taxpayer in this case failed in its appeal, the comments made by Tang JA are interesting.
    Hong KongTax
    Angela Wang & Co.,
    Angela Wang & Co.,
  • Article

    Hong Kong Cracks Down On Digital Tokens And Cryptocurrency Exchanges

    The Situation: Surging interest in digital tokens has caught the attention of regulators in Hong Kong.
    Hong KongTechnology
    Jones Day
    Jones Day
  • Article

    Hong Kong Securities Commission Launches Inquiry Into Seven Crypto Exchanges

    On February 9, 2018, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") released a statement which, among other things, informs the marketplace that the SFC sent letters ...
    Hong KongTechnology
    Reed Smith (Worldwide)
    Reed Smith (Worldwide)
  • Article

    Hong Kong Court Of Appeal Provides Certainty On Bar Against Reflective Loss

    On 21 April 2023, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal (CA) released its judgment Power Securities Co Ltd v Sin Kwok Lam [2023] HKCA 594, which provided certainty on the application...
    Hong KongCorporate/Commercial Law
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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    SFC Circular On Intermediaries Engaging In Tokenized Securities Activities (Part 1)

    On 2 November 2023, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular addressing the participation of intermediaries in tokenized securities-related activities (the Circular).
    Hong KongTechnology
    K&L Gates
    K&L Gates
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