Joint Consultation Conclusions on Proposed Changes to Hong Kong Listing Regulation Released
In September 2017, Hong Kong’s SFC and Stock Exchange released their Joint Consultation Conclusions on...
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Financial Resources Rules: SFC’s Consultation Conclusions and Further Consultation on Changes
The Securities and Futures Commission published consultation conclusions on the regulatory capital regime for LCs...
Charltons emphasises Hong Kong’s “super connector” role at the Belt and Road Forum in Chengdu
China’s Belt and Road initiative aims to promote infrastructure development in 69 countries, which taken...
Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017 introduces Significant Controllers Register
The Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017 (“Bill”) was published in the Gazette on 23 June 2017....
SFC Proposes Rules and Code for Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs)
The consultation follows the approval of the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2016, which introduced...
Issuers’ Annual Reports Disclosure Review by HKEx
In January 2017, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange released its “Review of Disclosure in Issuers’...
TVB ruling on whitewash waiver by Takeovers Panel
On 10 May 2017, the Takeovers Panel ruled that a waiver of the general offer...
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and Counter-Terrorist Financing Bill
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance will require designated non-financial businesses and professions to observe...
BVI Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act 2017
BVI’s Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act 2017 came into force on 30 June 2017...
SFC clarifies Requirements for Asset Management Activity
The SFC issued a circular providing guidance for existing licensed corporations and individuals seeking to...