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Case Update: Hong Kong Regulator’s Right to Enforce Against Foreign Defendants

Hong Kong’s highest court confirms that its financial markets regulator may serve proceedings on foreign defendants for restoration orders as of right. The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) held in a recent judgment...more

Hong Kong’s SFC Lays Out Regulatory Pathway for Tokenisation

A new guidance creates a regulatory framework for tokenisation of retail investment products and provision of services for tokenised financial instruments. By Simon Hawkins and Adrian Fong On 2 November 2023, the Securities...more

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

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

Consultation on Proposed Regulation to Govern Market Soundings in Hong Kong

SFC proposes guidelines for intermediaries conducting and receiving market soundings in securities and capital market transactions. On 11 October 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a consultation...more

Hong Kong Court Clarifies Scope of Collective Investment Schemes and Securities

The ruling confirms that courts will consider substance over form when assessing collective investment scheme arrangements and exemptions under securities law. On 2 August 2023, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal handed down...more

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

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

New Era Dawns for Hong Kong’s Virtual Assets Sector

The regulatory perimeter continues to expand as the Securities and Futures Commission introduces a comprehensive regime to regulate virtual asset service providers. This Client Alert reviews key obligations and...more

Hong Kong Continues Developing Its Virtual Asset Framework

The latest statements from the government and regulators indicate that Hong Kong is moving forward with enhancing its virtual asset regulatory and legal regime. The Hong Kong government and the Securities and Futures...more

Hong Kong Formalises Legal Framework to Regulate Virtual Asset Exchanges

On 24 June 2022, the Hong Kong government published in the Gazette the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill 2022 (Amendment Bill). The Amendment Bill proposes amendments to the Anti-Money...more

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Issues Statement on NFTs

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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