by cladmin | Sep 6, 2024 | Updates
On 6 September 2024, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) issued a restriction notice to Kingston Securities Limited, directing the firm to freeze certain assets held in a client account belonging to a board member of a listed corporation. The...
by cladmin | Sep 4, 2024 | Updates
On 23 August 2024, the Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), jointly announced temporary amendments to the Listing Rules, as...
by cladmin | Sep 4, 2024 | Updates
On 4 September 2024, the Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) commenced legal proceedings under section 214 of the Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Ordinance (HK SFO) in the Hong Kong’s Court of First Instance, seeking disqualification orders...
by Kenneth Ballon | Aug 28, 2024 | Updates
In January 2024, the Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) announced its SFC’s Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026, outlining the approach to strengthen Hong Kong’s financial markets. These priorities are designed to address current and emerging...
by cladmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Updates
On 19 and 20 August 2024, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC), Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (HK ICAC), and the Macao Judiciary Police initiated a coordinated operation codenamed “Demarcation” in response to suspected...
by Kenneth Ballon | Aug 16, 2024 | Updates
On 16 August, 2024, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a Consultation Paper proposing significant amendments to the Companies (Exemption of Companies and Prospectuses from Compliance with Provisions) Notice (Cap. 32L) to update Hong...
