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Over recent years, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) has noted a rise in misconduct associated with loans and lending activities among listed issuers...

In May 2010, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") released its Consultation Conclusions on proposed changes to connected transaction rules which included a review on the definition of connected person, provided exemptions for connected transactions which are immaterial or involve persons not in a position of significant influence, etc.

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...

G-20 regulatory authorities have launched many initiatives aimed at over-the-counter derivatives, some of which have extraterritorial impact in APAC.

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...

Australia has a more mature market and comprehensive listing requirements and specific index information specifically tailored to support the listing of a resources company whereas Hong Kong’s requirements for listed resources companies are still developing. However, Hong Kong has a bigger stock exchange than Australia and gives resources companies greater access to capital and a bigger investor base, including investors from the PRC.

Welcome to Walkers' 2020 Fundamentals White Paper Series, in which we discuss certain trends identifiable among the hedge funds and private equity funds that we helped our clients launch over...

The Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No.2) Bill ("the Bill") in respect of special stamp duty ("SSD") was gazetted on 3 December 2010 and is in the process of review before the Legislative Council.

The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau proposed a limited partnership regime for investment funds in Hong Kong to enhance the attractiveness of the Hong Kong asset and wealth management industry

The past few months have seen major developments in the approach taken by the Securities and Futures Commission in regulating the sale of investment products, including mutual funds, unit trusts and structured products.

Following the HKMA's 21 April 2021 circular highlighting the additional guidance issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) on 31 March 2021...