Hong Kong

Criminal defence team gives a seminar on competition and anti-corruption laws

Our Partner Felix Ng, Associates Timothy Wan and Christina Ma were invited by a Tokyo-listed company to give a seminar to its employees on the Competition Ordinance and the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance in Hong Kong. The seminar outlined the core principles of the two legislations and illustrated examples of potential violations in employees’ daily work, followed by a comparative analysis of the investigation powers of the […]

ONC Corporate Disputes and Insolvency Quarterly

Dear Clients and Friends, This special newsletter aims to regularly update practitioners on important and noteworthy cases in the areas of corporate disputes and insolvency in Hong Kong, the UK and other common law countries. In this issue, we have highlighted: ·         5 Corporate Insolvency Cases ·         3 Cross-border Insolvency Cases ·         2 Restructuring Cases […]

Dominic WaiPartner, ONC Lawyers

SFC Survey on Integrating Environmental, Social and Governance Factors and Climate Risks in Asset Management

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published the findings of its Survey on Integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors and Climate Risks in Asset Management which investigated how, and to what extent, SFC-licensed asset management firms consider ESG factors in their investment strategies. Published in December 2019, the survey was conducted as part […]

Julia CharltonPartner, Charltons

SFC Guidance on Disclosure by HKEx-listed Companies and to Licensed Fund Managers on Dubious Private Funds

On 21 November 2019, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a Statement on the Disclosure of Actual Controllers or Beneficial Owners of Counterparties to a Transaction[1] and a Circular to Licensed Corporations regarding Dubious Private Fund and Discretionary Account Arrangements or Transactions.[2] Read More… Hong Kong Law Newsletter | Chartlons

Julia CharltonPartner, Charltons

SFC Circular on Licensed Corporations’ Use of External Electronic Data Storage

Licensed Corporations’ Compliance with Statutory Record-Keeping Obligations On 31 October 2019, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular to licensed corporations on the use of external electronic data storage[1] (the Circular) aimed at giving licensed corporations more flexibility in how they comply with their statutory record-keeping obligations under the Securities and Futures Ordinance […]

Julia CharltonPartner, Charltons

HKEx Enhances Guidance for Overseas Listing Applicants

Enhanced guidance materials aimed at improving overseas companies’ access to the Hong Kong markets and facilitating the HKEx listing application process were published on 29 October 2019 by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx), Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited, and their parent company, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. Read More… Hong […]

Julia CharltonPartner, Charltons

14th LAWASIA International Moot Competition – Felix Ng and Nathan Wong as Moot Judges

Our partners Felix Ng and Nathan Wong were invited as moot judges in the 14th LAWASIA International Moot Competition on November 2019 at Hong Kong Shue Yan University, with students from law schools across the Asia Pacific region participating and practising their advocacy skills before a judging panel, replicating the real life atmosphere of arbitration proceedings. The moot problem […]

SFC Issues Regulations for Licensed Crypto Exchanges

The SFC issued a Position Paper: Regulation of Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (SFC Position Paper) on 6 November 2019, setting out new regulations for licensing cryptocurrency exchanges with a strong emphasis on investor protection issues including custody of virtual assets, anti-money laundering obligations and obligations on licensed platforms to ensure that professional investors to whom […]

Julia CharltonPartner, Charltons

REGISTER NOW! – ONC Lawyers x Des Voeux Chambers: A Landmark Case in Insolvency, 29 Nov 2019, 5.30-7pm

29 Nov 2019 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 22/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong (Admiralty MTR, Exit D) $100/person Law Society CPD points being applied for Register Now! For more information: [email protected] +852 2107 0301 (Ms. Lydie Leung) www.onc.hk / www.dvc.hk The Tradepower case was decided by the Court of Final Appeal in November 2009. […]

Dominic WaiPartner, ONC Lawyers