Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017 introduces Significant Controllers Register

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law August 2017 PDF version Word version Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017 introduces Significant Controllers Register The Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017 (Bill) was published in the Gazette on 23 June 2017, together with the ...

SFC Proposes Rules and Code for Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs)

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law August 2017 PDF version Word version SFC Proposes Rules and Code for Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs) Introduction Background Consultation Proposals Introduction On 28 June 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)...

Issuers’ Annual Reports Disclosure Review by HKEx

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law July 2017 PDF version Word version Exchange’s Review of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual Reports to Monitor Rule Compliance Report 2016 In January 2017, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Exchange) released its “Review of Disclosure in...

TVB ruling on whitewash waiver by Takeovers Panel

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law July 2017 PDF version Word version TVB ruling on whitewash waiver by Takeovers Panel Introduction and Background On 10 May 2017, the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (Panel) ruled that a waiver of the general offer obligation...

AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and Counter-Terrorist Financing Bill

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law July 2017 PDF version Word version AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing Bill Introduction Enhancement of Anti-Money Laundering Regulation of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions Other proposals Introduction In...

BVI Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act 2017

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law July 2017 PDF version Word version BVI Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act 2017 Establishment of Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Beneficial Owners Exempt Person Registrable Legal Entities Duty of registered...

SFC clarifies Requirements for Asset Management Activity

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law July 2017 PDF version Word version SFC clarifies Requirements for Asset Management Activity Introduction Competence requirements for corporations Competence requirements for ROsRelevant industry experienceLocal regulatory...

SFC Circular on Responsible Officers and Substantial Shareholders

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law June 2017 PDF version Word version SFC Circular on Responsible Officers and Substantial Shareholders The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a circular to licensed corporations on responsible officers and...

Changes to the GEM Rules and Main Board Rules Proposed by the HKEx

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law June 2017 PDF version Word version Changes to the GEM Rules and Main Board Rules Proposed by the HKEx Introduction The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (the Exchange) published a Consultation Paper on the Review of the Growth...

SFC Issues Statement on Listing of Infrastructure Project Companies

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law June 2017 PDF version Word version SFC Issues Statement on Listing of Infrastructure Project Companies On 11 April 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a statement1 which sets out factors the SFC will take...