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Hong Kong Modifies Listing Rules of Specialist Technology Companies and De-SPAC Transactions

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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEx") and the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") have announced temporary changes to the Hong Kong Listing Rules regarding the minimum initial market capitalization of...more

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Resilience and reform: Hong Kong adapts to change

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Global IPO markets endured a difficult 2023 in the face of rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. But after a challenging 12 months, the outlook for IPO activity in 2024 is brightening This past year has been one...more

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HKEx Moves Forward With Diversity, Climate and Sustainability Initiatives

In recent years, investors and other members of the public have been focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, and financial regulators globally having been taking initiatives to require companies to meet...more

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CIES to boost the appeal of Hong Kong funds

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The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES)1 was launched on 1 March 2024 aiming to attract high net worth investors (including foreign and Chinese nationals) to reside in Hong Kong with a permanent residency status...more

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JPEX Is Test Case for Hong Kong’s New Regulatory Regime for Virtual Asset Exchanges

Hong Kong regulators recently brought criminal enforcement actions against virtual asset trading platform JPEX and individuals associated with the platform. This case has become the first opportunity for local authorities to...more

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B2B, B2C, BVI – Crypto Disputes in the Caribbean

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In the crypto world, does it really matter where you are? Is there a sunny offshore paradise perspective on the click of a button and a fintech trade? The answer lies as usual in how to unravel a problem should it arise. Both...more

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Hong Kong Regulators Update Guidance for Intermediaries’ Virtual Asset-related Activities

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Revamped SFC and HKMA guidance applies to intermediaries that distribute products or provide dealing, advisory, and asset management services related to virtual assets. On 20 October 2023, the Hong Kong Monetary...more

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Important Takeaways for Bondholders: Do They Have Rights as Contingent Creditors?

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The Cayman Islands Grand Court recently delivered its judgment in Re Shinsun Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd. FSD 192 of 2022 (DDJ) (21 April 2023) (unreported) (the “Shinsun Judgment”) in which the court determined the ultimate...more

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SFC Publishes Long-Awaited Conclusions on Enforcement-Related Reform Proposals

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On 8 August 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) published its consultation conclusions on proposed amendments to enforcement-related provisions of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571) of...more

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Hong Kong Regulators Announce Streamlined Approach to Dealing With Sophisticated Professional Investors

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The HKMA and the SFC permit relaxation of suitability and other regulatory requirements while dealing with high-net-worth and experienced investors. On 28 July 2023, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the...more

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The Dual Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms In Hong: Kong Key Highlights – Part 2

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In our previous alert, we provided an overview of the new Dual Licensing Regime and highlighted the consequences of relevant breaches of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), as amended...more

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The Dual Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms in Hong Kong: Key Highlights – Part 1

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The Hong Kong government is trying to support the growth of virtual asset and other Web3 industries. One of the first key steps they've taken is to put virtual asset trading platforms into a regulatory licensing regime where...more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - January 2023

查看中文 - This January 2023 update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the past three months relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) and their...more

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HKEX Initiatives Present Opportunities Even in a Down Market

Like other global financial centers, Hong Kong has seen falling IPO volumes and volatile markets in 2022 in the face of challenging macroeconomic conditions and rising geopolitical tensions, including between China and the...more

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New developments to open up the Hong Kong virtual asset industry

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Contrary to the market's expectation that it would maintain tight regulation of the virtual asset industry, during the Hong Kong Fintech Week 2022, the Hong Kong government announced significant initiatives to open up the...more

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Fundraising in a difficult market: a Hong Kong perspective

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Overview of the latest capital market trends in Hong Kong - In line with global trends, fundraising activity slowed markedly in Hong Kong during the first half of 2022. Total proceeds raised from such activity decreased by...more

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Upcoming Regulatory Initiatives Impacting Private Fund Managers - September 2022

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This latest edition of the regulatory initiatives paper sets out at a high level the core regulatory issues that are likely to impact private fund managers in the coming months, including an overview of the key actions needed...more

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Adoption of Green Leases in Hong Kong - Part 1 - Pioneering Best Practices

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In view of the rising popularity of green leases in various markets and the continued significance of sustainable practices, green leases must become an essential development in Hong Kong. There is a wide range of...more

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Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Issues Statement on NFTs

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The SFC issued a statement to clarify its regulatory approach in relation to non-fungible tokens and remind investors of related risks. On 6 June 2022, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a...more

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Regulatory Roadmap for a Brave and Ambitious Year of the Tiger

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We anticipate a number of important regulatory developments in Hong Kong in the course of the year. ...more

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De-SPACs and other exit activity in Asia-Pacific

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S&P Global crowned 2020 "The Year of the SPAC," and it is hard to disagree with this sentiment. The wave of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) has dominated headlines as the SPAC, together with its ensuing business...more

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Hong Kong SPACs: Five Things You Need To Know

The “SPAC”-ulation is over! On September 17, 2021, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Stock Exchange) issued a much anticipated consultation paper on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). It is...more

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Hong Kong SPAC Regime Under Consultation; What to Expect From Potential New Parameters

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On September 17, 2021, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (“SEHK”) published a consultation paper on the proposed Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPAC”) listing regime in Hong Kong, setting out the initial framework with...more

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Taiwan in the changing global landscape - Key private equity and M&A trends in Asia - What they mean for investors in the region

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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the world's economies and investment activity in 2020—including Asia-Pacific. This black swan event has exacerbated previous market threats, including rising geopolitical tensions,...more

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Issues New Guidance for Listing Pre-Revenue Biotech Companies

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Since the introduction of a new listing regime on 30 April 2018 that enables the listing of pre-revenue Biotech Companies on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”), a total of 16 of these listings...more

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