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Hong Kong Publishes Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers

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On October 6, 2024, the Hong Kong Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers (VCoC) was published to establish and promote a consistent, interoperable, and proportionate voluntary code for providers offering...more

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Comments from HK LegCo Members Regarding the Security of Payment Bill

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On 21 June 2024, the Hong Kong LegCo Bills Committee which is considering the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill (“Bill”) held a meeting to discuss various policy concerns of the Bill....more

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Hong Kong: Think twice before filing an employment claim directly to the High Court

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Under Hong Kong’s court rules, the Labour Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction over claims for money damages arising from an employment contract or the Employment Ordinance. A recent decision highlights the pitfalls in...more

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ICMA Working Group to Develop Voluntary Code of Conduct for Hong Kong ESG Ratings

On October 31, 2023, the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) announced that it would be forming a working group to develop a voluntary code of conduct for Hong Kong-based ESG ratings and data providers. ICMA will...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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Hong Kong’s Listing Rules Amendments Relating to Bookbuilding and Placing Activities in ECM Transactions

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Intermediaries in bookbuilding and placing activities should prepare for the new rules, which will take effect on 5 August 2022. The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) published the “Consultation...more

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SFC Issues Consultation Conclusions on the Management and Disclosure of Climate-related Risks by Fund Managers

Key Points - The Fund Manager Code of Conduct will be amended to require fund managers managing collective investment schemes to take climate-related risks into consideration in their investment and risk management...more

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Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Publishes Consultation Paper on Bookbuilding, Placing Activities and Sponsor Coupling

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The paper proposes standards of conduct for intermediaries involved in bookbuilding and placing activities in ECM and DCM transactions. On 8 February 2021, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC)...more

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SFC Takes Enforcement Action Against Private Equity Firm, a Director and Investment Manager

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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced that it reprimanded and fined a Hong Kong private equity firm, SEAVI Advent Ocean Private Equity Limited (PE Firm), for employing or appointing unlicensed...more

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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Second Quarter 2019: Online Platform Guidelines with Respect to Distribution of Financial...

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The Guidelines on Online Distribution and Advisory Platforms (Guidelines) issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will become effective on 6 July 2019. With the recent expansion of various online...more

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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Fourth Quarter 2017: Hong Kong’s New Asset Management Regulations

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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on 16 November 2017 published its Conclusions on its one-year consultation in relation to enhancement of asset management regulation and point-of-sale transparency...more

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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Second Quarter 2017: Hong Kong Consultation on Guidelines on Online Distribution and...

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The use of online platforms for distribution of financial products has become increasingly popular in Hong Kong. In May 2017, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a Consultation Paper inviting comments...more

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SFC Publishes Circulars and Updates FAQs on the Triggering of, and Compliance with, Suitability Obligations

Key Points - - Clarification and new guidance relating to suitability obligations under the Code of Conduct. - Outlines the regulatory obligations of licensed or registered persons....more

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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Second Quarter 2016: The Hong Kong Professional Investor Regime

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Similar to the situation in many other jurisdictions, fund managers, banks and other market participants in Hong Kong were, until recently, not required to apply the same regulations to high net worth, corporate or...more

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What You Need to Know About Hong Kong Competition Law (Part 2) - The First Conduct Rule

The implementation of the new Competition Ordinance (Chapter 619 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (the Competition Ordinance) on 14 December 2015 will mark the first time that Hong Kong has a general and cross-sector competition...more

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