Hong Kong Law Archives - Page 23 of 117

Hong Kong Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Exchanges to Take Effect on 1 March 2023

by Alexandr Pirogov | Jul 9, 2022 | Hong Kong Law

Download the PDF Download the Word A new licensing regime for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) will come into effect on 1 March 2023 under proposed amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615) (the AMLO)...

ETF Trading Under Stock Connect to Commence 4 July 2022

by Alexandr Pirogov | Jun 30, 2022 | Hong Kong Law

Download the PDF Download the Word On 28 June 2022, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) released a circular on the launch of the inclusion of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in Stock Connect, stating that the official launch is set for 4 July...

SFC and HKEx Disciplinary Actions in April 2022

by Alexandr Pirogov | Jun 23, 2022 | Hong Kong Law

Download the PDF Download the Word The Hong Kong regulatory enforcement actions concluded in April 2022 included the Takeovers Executive’s public criticism of two former directors for breach of the SFC Takeovers Code’s no frustrating actions rule. In a separate...

ETFs to be included in Hong Kong-China Stock Connect

by Alexandr Pirogov | Jun 10, 2022 | Hong Kong Law

Download the PDF Download the Word On 27 May 2022, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (the SFC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (the CSRC) published a joint announcement with details for implementing plans to include...

HKEx Listing Rule Amendments reflect New SFC Code of Conduct Provisions for Issuers and Intermediaries involved in Bookbuilding and Placing Activities

by Alexandr Pirogov | May 3, 2022 | Hong Kong Law

Download the PDF Download the Word On 22 April 2022, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEx) published an Information Paper (Information Paper) outlining the amendments to the Main Board and GEM Listing Rules (together, the HKEx Listing Rules) being...

SFC Releases End-To-End Test Packages and File Transfer Connectivity Guide for the Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime

by Alexandr Pirogov | Apr 28, 2022 | Hong Kong Law

Download the PDF Download the Word On 31 March 2022, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) issued a circular regarding the mandatory end-to-end (E2E) test for systems for the Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime (HKIDR). The circular...