Hong Kong Law Archive:

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Publishes Listing Decision on Controlling Shareholders’ Post-IPO Lock-up Restrictions

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Listing Decision HKEx-LD85-20151 (the Listing Decision) required a shareholder to...

Moody’s Appeals SFC’s Disciplinary Action: Latest Developments

Moody's Investors Service Hong Kong Limited (Moody's) has appealed the Securities and Futures Commission's (SFC's)...

SFC Consults on Greater Information Gathering Powers on Licensed Corporations to Assist Overseas Regulators

Hong Kong's Securities and Future Commission (SFC) has begun a month-long consultation1 on proposed amendments...

Hong Kong-China Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) Scheme Nears Implementation

A scheme providing for the mutual recognition of funds authorised in Hong Kong and the...

SFC Starts Market Misconduct Proceedings over Alleged False Research Report

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has commenced proceedings against Mr. Andrew Left, a US...

Hong Kong Law Change Introduces Three Days Paternity Leave

On 18 December 2014, the Legislative Council passed the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2014, introducing statutory...

Reporting and Record-keeping Obligations re OTC Derivative Transactions

In July 2014, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission...

Document Execution at Virtual Signings and Closings

A recent Hong Kong case acts as a reminder of the importance of following the...

China Consults on 2014 Draft of Foreign Investment Catalogue

On 4th November 2014, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released a revised draft...

Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect to Commence Monday

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced on...