by Kenneth Ballon | Mar 2, 2026
Part 2: Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulation webinar presented by Julia Charlton. In this comprehensive session, Julia explores the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) obligations for HKMA-licensed stablecoin issuers, including the requirements...
by Kenneth Ballon | Feb 24, 2026
The session offers a detailed analysis of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s licensing framework applicable to Specified Stablecoins (fiat-referenced stablecoins). Topics addressed include the scope of regulated activities, eligibility criteria for licence applicants,...
by Kenneth Ballon | Feb 6, 2026
In this comprehensive session, we explore the Chapter 18A regime introduced in 2018 that allows pre-revenue biotech companies to list on the Main Board without meeting the usual profit or revenue tests. The presentation covers the rapid growth of China’s biotech...
by Kenneth Ballon | Nov 25, 2025
This presentation offers a detailed analysis of insider dealing under Parts XIII and XIV of the SFO, covering the types of prohibited conduct, mens rea requirements, defences, and enforcement via the Market Misconduct Tribunal, criminal courts, and section 213 orders....
by Kenneth Ballon | Nov 24, 2025
This presentation provides a detailed review of Chapter 18 of the Main Board Listing Rules governing mineral companies, including definitions, eligibility requirements, the exemption from Rule 8.05 financial tests subject to a clear path to commercial production and...