Easing of certain social distancing measures and how they apply to shareholders’ meetings
The HKSAR announced on 5 May 2020 the easing of certain social distancing measures. The...
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SFC Guidance to Licensed Corporations on Remote Office Cybersecurity Risk Management amid COVID-19
Hong Kong’s SFC issued a circular to licensed corporations on their cybersecurity risk management obligations...
SFC Guidance for Authorised Funds amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The SFC has issued circulars and FAQs for SFC-licensed fund managers highlighting their regulatory obligations...
SFC Publishes Guidance to Licensed Intermediaries amid COVID-19
The SFC has issued guidance to SFC-licensed brokers on how to comply with regulatory requirements,...
HKEx IPO Market Q1 2020
COVID-19 has impacted the global IPO market but Hong Kong has performed reasonably in terms...
SFC Sets Standards for Leveraged Foreign Exchange Traders Effective 1 January 2021
Hong Kong’s SFC issued a circular and report setting out the expected regulatory standards and...
HKMA Announces Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The HKMA announced a scheme for banks to provide a six-month principal payment holiday to...
SFC Guidance to ETF Fund Managers and Market Makers after Temporary Halt by ETF Market Maker amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The SFC issued a circular to management companies and market makers of SFC-authorised ETFs reminding...
Hong Kong Government Support for Local Enterprises & SMEs
The following provides a summary of the funding initiatives announced by the Hong Kong Government...