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Moody’s Appeals SFC’s Disciplinary Action: Latest Developments
Moody’s Investors Service Hong Kong Limited (Moody’s) has appealed the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC’s) November decision that the agency’s July 2011 publication of a report, “Red Flags For Emerging-Market…
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 to the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) to allow the provision of greater supervisory assistance…
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 Mainland is in its final stages, according to a speech given by Alexa Lam, deputy chief executive officer of Hong Kong’s…
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 citizen and head of Citron Research, for potential market misconduct involved in the publication of a…
Hong Kong Law Change Introduces Three Days Paternity Leave
On 18 December 2014, the Legislative Council passed the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2014, introducing statutory paternity leave for male employees in Hong Kong under new Part IIIA of the Hong Kong Employment…
Reporting and Record-keeping Obligations re OTC Derivative Transactions
In July 2014, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published a consultation paper setting out the detailed proposals for the mandatory reporting and record…
Document Execution at Virtual Signings and Closings
A recent Hong Kong case acts as a reminder of the importance of following the correct formalities for the execution of documents, and raises important issues in relation to the effectiveness of virtual signing…
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 of the Catalogue for Guidance on Foreign Investment in Industries (Catalogue), in conjunction with the Ministry…
Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect to Commence Monday
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced on 10 November 2014 that Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, the pilot programme to allow mutual…
HK Exchange Updates Listing Rule Guidance
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing limited (HKEx) has updated Guidance Letter GL58-13 and Frequently Asked Question Series 23 (FAQ 23) to refer to Hong Kong Standard on Investment Circular Reporting…
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) on proposed amendments to the Listing Rules to reflect changes in the requirements for disclosure of financial…
SFC Publishes Consultation Conclusions on Amendments to the Professional Investor Regime and Further Consultation on Client Agreement Requirements
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published its consultation conclusions (Consultation Conclusions) on proposed amendments to intermediaries’ obligations in relation to professional investors…