Insights Archive:

Hong Kong quarantine relaxed for directors of HKEx listed companies and HKEx listing applicants, certain lawyers, accountants and professionals

Hong Kong has relaxed quarantine for certain lawyers, directors of HKEx listed companies and HKEx...

HKSAR Government announces further easing of social distancing measures

The HKSAR Government on 16 June 2020 announced a further relaxation of the social distancing...

SFC Disciplinary Actions in May 2020

The SFC continued its focus on disciplining licensed intermediaries for breaches of the SFC Code...

HKSAR Government extends social distancing to 18 June 2020 and eases immigration controls

The HKSAR Government announced on 02 June 2020 the extension of social distancing measures to...

Easing of certain social distancing measures and how they apply to shareholders’ meetings

The HKSAR announced on 5 May 2020 the easing of certain social distancing measures. The...

SFC Guidance to Licensed Corporations on Remote Office Cybersecurity Risk Management amid COVID-19

Hong Kong’s SFC issued a circular to licensed corporations on their cybersecurity risk management obligations...

HKEx to Implement Volatility Control Mechanism Enhancements on 11 May 2020

SFC Guidance for Authorised Funds amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The SFC has issued circulars and FAQs for SFC-licensed fund managers highlighting their regulatory obligations...

SFC Publishes Guidance to Licensed Intermediaries amid COVID-19

The SFC has issued guidance to SFC-licensed brokers on how to comply with regulatory requirements,...

HKEx IPO Market Q1 2020

COVID-19 has impacted the global IPO market but Hong Kong has performed reasonably in terms...