by NewsLetter Adminstrator | Jul 11, 2017 | Hong Kong Law
Download the PDF Download the Word In January 2017, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Exchange) released its “Review of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual Reports to Monitor Rule Compliance” (Review) covering annual reports with financial years ending between January and...
by NewsLetter Adminstrator | Jul 11, 2017 | Hong Kong Law
Download the PDF Download the Word Introduction and Background On 10 May 2017, the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (Panel) ruled that a waiver of the general offer obligation (Whitewash Waiver) should be granted, subject to conditions, in relation to a share buy-back...
by NewsLetter Adminstrator | Jul 7, 2017 | Hong Kong Law
Download the PDF Download the Word Introduction Enhancement of Anti-Money Laundering Regulation of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions Other proposals Introduction In view of Hong Kong’s international obligations under the Financial Action Task Force...
by cladmin | Jul 6, 2017 | Hong Kong Law
Download the PDF Download the Word Establishment of Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Beneficial Owners Exempt Person Registrable Legal Entities Duty of registered agent to identify beneficial owners Duty to maintain RA database Retention Period Duty to keep...
by cladmin | Jul 5, 2017 | Hong Kong Law
Download the PDF Download the Word Introduction Competence requirements for corporations Competence requirements for ROs Relevant industry experience Local regulatory framework paper (LRP) requirements Introduction On 23 June 2017, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures...
by cladmin | Jun 27, 2017 | Hong Kong Law
Download the PDF Download the Word The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a circular to licensed corporations on responsible officers and substantial shareholders (the Circular), reminding licensed corporations that it is not acceptable...
