Archived Post for "Hong Kong Law"

Hong Kong’s SFC has Published Revised Short Position Reporting Rules Extending the Scope of the Short Position Reporting Requirement

Hong Kong’s regulators have published drafts of the new rules introducing mandatory clearing, and expanding the mandatory reporting obligations, for OTC derivatives

Third parties to a contract now have a right to enforce contractual terms in certain circumstances under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance which came into force on 1 January 2016

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has published a Listing Document Simplification Guide to encourage clearer, more succinct listing documents

Financial Services Development Council’s report sets out proposals for Hong Kong to become the leading fund distribution centre in the Asia Pacific Region in the medium term, and globally in the longer term

On 21 January 2016, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced its Strategic Plan 2016-2018. The plan focuses on Hong Kong as the gateway connecting China with the rest of the world

Hong Kong and Russia signed an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income on 18 January 2016.

Comply or Explain ESG Reporting for Hong Kong Listed Companies for Financial Years Starting from 1 January 2016

HKEx has recognised Russia as an acceptable jurisdiction of incorporation for listing applicants and has issued a Country Guide setting out how Russian companies can meet key shareholder protection standards

The SFC is consulting on changes to the Guidelines for Regulation of Automated Trading Services