Joint Consultation Conclusions[1] on proposals for a paperless securities market for Hong Kong were published in April 2020. The original proposals were set out in a Consultation Paper (Consultation Paper) issued jointly by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) and the Federation of Share Registrars Limited (FSR) (together the […]
On 18 June 2020, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced plans to launch the HKEX Sustainable and Green Exchange – STAGE – to provide a database of sustainable and green investment products available in Hong Kong. STAGE will be Asia’s first sustainable finance platform and HKEx expects it to come into operation this […]
On 18 June 2020, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced plans to launch the HKEX Sustainable and Green Exchange – STAGE – to provide a database of sustainable and green investment products available in Hong Kong. STAGE will be Asia’s first sustainable finance platform and HKEx expects it to come into operation this […]
The Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C) (the “Regulations”) was introduced by the HKSAR Government on 08 February 2020. The Regulations applied to persons arriving at Hong Kong from a place in China other than Hong Kong. Pursuant to the Regulations and subject to any exceptions, any person or […]
The HKSAR Government on 16 June 2020 announced a further relaxation of the social distancing measures in Hong Kong as a result of the steady decline of COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong. Having said that, the HKSAR Government is aware that a balance needs to be struck between disease prevention and control as well as […]
The HKSAR Government on 16 June 2020 announced a further relaxation of the social distancing measures in Hong Kong as a result of the steady decline of COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong. Having said that, the HKSAR Government is aware that a balance needs to be struck between disease prevention and control as well as […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers Global commerce is by its nature a complex beast and it is inevitable that sometimes disputes arise between companies doing business across the world. As more international deals are signed off – often in greater degrees of complexity than will have been done in the past – it has also led […]
June 16th, 2020 – Gall, a leading independent Hong Kong law firm focusing primarily on dispute resolution, announced today that May Leung has joined the firm’s Business Litigation practice as an Associate. May has extensive experience in a range of civil and commercial litigation and arbitration matters including cross-border commercial disputes, shareholders’ disputes, company matters […]
Hong Kong’s securities regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), continued its focus on disciplining licensed intermediaries for breaches of the Code of Conduct for Persons Licensed by or Registered with the SFC (SFC Code of Conduct) and corporate misconduct by companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) during May 2020. Disciplinary actions […]
Introduction In this Q&A, partner Nick Dealy explores the roles, responsibilities and potential liabilities of an SFC-approved Responsible Officer. Q) What is a Responsible Officer?A) A Responsible Officer is an individual who is approved by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under section 126(1) of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (the “SFO”) as a Responsible […]
Hong Kong’s securities regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), continued its focus on disciplining licensed intermediaries for breaches of the Code of Conduct for Persons Licensed by or Registered with the SFC (SFC Code of Conduct) and corporate misconduct by companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) during May 2020. Disciplinary actions […]
26 June 2020, Friday 1pm – 2pm In this webinar, Dr. Dennis Tang will be discussing the National Security Risks that the management of corporations should be aware of, including: Background of National Security Different types of National Security Risks for corporations Case Analysis for National Security Risks in various business sectors Solutions for management […]
