SFC Proposes Rules and Code for Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs)

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law August 2017 PDF version Word version SFC Proposes Rules and Code for Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs) Introduction Background Consultation Proposals Introduction On 28 June 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)...

Issuers’ Annual Reports Disclosure Review by HKEx

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law July 2017 PDF version Word version Exchange’s Review of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual Reports to Monitor Rule Compliance Report 2016 In January 2017, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Exchange) released its “Review of Disclosure in...

TVB ruling on whitewash waiver by Takeovers Panel

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law July 2017 PDF version Word version TVB ruling on whitewash waiver by Takeovers Panel Introduction and Background On 10 May 2017, the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (Panel) ruled that a waiver of the general offer obligation...

AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and Counter-Terrorist Financing Bill

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law July 2017 PDF version Word version AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing Bill Introduction Enhancement of Anti-Money Laundering Regulation of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions Other proposals Introduction In...

BVI Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act 2017

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law July 2017 PDF version Word version BVI Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act 2017 Establishment of Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Beneficial Owners Exempt Person Registrable Legal Entities Duty of registered...

SFC clarifies Requirements for Asset Management Activity

[show_newsletter_sitepath] Hong Kong Law July 2017 PDF version Word version SFC clarifies Requirements for Asset Management Activity Introduction Competence requirements for corporations Competence requirements for ROsRelevant industry experienceLocal regulatory...