Insights Archive:

SFC Consults on Greater Information Gathering Powers on Licensed Corporations to Assist Overseas Regulators

Hong Kong's Securities and Future Commission (SFC) has begun a month-long consultation1 on proposed amendments...

Hong Kong-China Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) Scheme Nears Implementation

A scheme providing for the mutual recognition of funds authorised in Hong Kong and the...

SFC Starts Market Misconduct Proceedings over Alleged False Research Report

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has commenced proceedings against Mr. Andrew Left, a US...

Hong Kong Law Change Introduces Three Days Paternity Leave

On 18 December 2014, the Legislative Council passed the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2014, introducing statutory...

Reporting and Record-keeping Obligations re OTC Derivative Transactions

In July 2014, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission...

Document Execution at Virtual Signings and Closings

A recent Hong Kong case acts as a reminder of the importance of following the...

China Consults on 2014 Draft of Foreign Investment Catalogue

On 4th November 2014, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released a revised draft...

Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect to Commence Monday

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced on...

HK Exchange Updates Listing Rule Guidance

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing limited (HKEx) has updated Guidance Letter GL58-13 and Frequently Asked...

Exchange Listing Rule Amendments re Financial Information Disclosure under Companies Ordinance

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (the Exchange) has published a consultation paper (see archive)...