Archived Post for "COVID-19"

The SFC has issued circulars and FAQs for SFC-licensed fund managers highlighting their regulatory obligations to ensure the fair treatment of investors particularly in applying liquidity risk management tools

The SFC has issued guidance to SFC-licensed brokers on how to comply with regulatory requirements, such as brokers’ order recording obligations of client orders taken outside the office.

COVID-19 has impacted the global IPO market but Hong Kong has performed reasonably in terms of deal numbers and proceeds raised. The following is an analysis of the market performance and outlook for 2020.

The HKMA announced a scheme for banks to provide a six-month principal payment holiday to eligible corporate customers aimed at providing relief for SMEs affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

The SFC issued a circular to management companies and market makers of SFC-authorised ETFs reminding ETF fund managers and market makers of their risk management obligations amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

The following provides a summary of the funding initiatives announced by the Hong Kong Government in light of COVID-19 aimed at local enterprises and SMEs severely affected.

This newsletter sets out the Hong Kong government’s two rounds of COVID-19 Relief Measures, intended to fund the fight against the COVID-19 Outbreak and providing subsidy to keep individuals in their jobs.

The SFC issued its Circular to Management Companies and Trustees and Custodians of SFC-authorized funds on 27 March 2020 regarding their obligations to safeguard client interests amid COVID-19.

The SFC and HKEx issued a joint statement on the application of the prohibition on group gatherings to general meetings of HKEx Listed Issuers on 1 April 2020 following consultation with the HKSAR Government.

An analysis of Hong Kong employment law issues in current focus given the COVID-19 pandemic, including flexible working, personal data, sick leave, termination and severance and others.