Market Existential Episode 32 | November 2024

Episode Description:

The webinar covers the insider dealing regime in Hong Kong under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO). Following the SFC’s consultation conclusions from August 2023, significant changes are on the horizon for the insider dealing framework.

Key Topics Covered:

• Insider Dealing Definition: Understanding the circumstances that constitute insider dealing.
• Types of Market Misconduct: Overview of offences under the SFO, including insider dealing, false trading, and price rigging.
• Civil vs. Criminal Cases: Distinction between civil cases handled by the Market Misconduct Tribunal and criminal cases pursued in courts.
• Recent Amendments: Discussion on upcoming changes to expand the scope of insider dealing regulations.
• Case Studies: Analysis of landmark cases, including the implications of the Young Bik Fung case.
• Defences Against Insider Dealing: Examination of various legal defences available under the SFO.