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GBA Standard Contract to Promote Cross-Border Data Flow: HKSAR and the GBA - a Standard Contract

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On 13 December 2023, the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) and the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued the “Standard Contract for the Cross-boundary Flow of Personal Information Within the...more

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Developments in W&I Insurance in Asia

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In recent years, the number of insurers offering M&A insurance (known as warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance) in Asia has doubled. This is ushering in a new era for risk allocation in M&A that is more favorable to buyers...more

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Taiwan: Adapting to ongoing macroeconomic and regulatory uncertainty

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The past two years have witnessed significant geopolitical fracturing and macroeconomic difficulties that continue to hamper certain dealmaking. Several sectors have posted transactional lows throughout 2023, and persistent...more

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Foreign direct investment - Global trends and developments

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The regulation of foreign direct investment, or FDI, has been in the spotlight for most of 2022 and will likely remain a key issue for dealmakers and cross-border M&A in 2023. Globally, we continue to see a trend towards...more

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Keep well and prosper – Shanghai court validates Hong Kong decision affirming U.S. bondholder claims

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In a significant development, the Shanghai Financial Court has announced its ruling in the first case in China involving an application for recognition and enforcement of a Hong Kong court judgment relating to the...more

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Hong Kong SFC Consults on Enhancements to Anti-Money Laundering Guideline

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Amidst its continued regulatory focus on money laundering and terrorist financing risks, the SFC seeks to clarify and consolidate guidance for licensed firms. On 18 September 2020, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures...more

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Luxury retailers in Hong Kong and neighboring markets face Coronavirus crisis

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Over the past nine months in Hong Kong, luxury retailers have encountered a challenging market. Hong Kong has traditionally been a popular destination for Mainland Chinese seeking to purchase luxury goods, but recent...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - January 2020

This 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 advisers. In particular,...more

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Singapore and Hong Kong agree to strengthen data protection cooperation

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On 31 May 2019, the Data Protection Authorities of Singapore and Hong Kong signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") intended to strengthen cooperation in data protection in the two jurisdictions....more

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In the Matter of CW Advanced Technologies Limited – An Intriguing Decision in Hong Kong Concerning Cross-border Insolvencies and...

• The High Court of Hong Kong has handed down an intriguing insolvency and restructuring decision which reaffirms the Hong Kong court’s pragmatic approach to cross-border restructuring. The decision addresses, for the first...more

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The SFC's enforcement priorities for 2018

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In late February, the SFC published its Enforcement Reporter setting out its enforcement priorities and approaches for 2018. The SFC emphasized its enhanced cross-divisional collaborative approach with more targeted...more

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Legal Trends and Challenges in Asia

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For many legal practitioners, Asia remains a legal challenge, “whether it’s the different data sources, the lack of familiarity with case law or an understanding of the legal landscape in different countries, from Hong Kong...more

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Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Proposes Raising Whitewash Approval Threshold

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The Situation: The high level of certainty of obtaining shareholders' approval for whitewash waivers could lead to potential abuse by parties looking to obtain or consolidate control through whitewash transactions in Hong...more

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China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ Initiative Creates Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges

In a time of shifting opinions on the benefits of globalization, China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative (OBOR) offers an unexpected bright spot for multinational companies able and willing to participate in this...more

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Changes in insurance regulation: China / Hong Kong / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam - January – March 2017

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Please find our Asia insurance regulatory tracker for the first quarter of 2017. It includes updates on the new independent insurance regulator for Hong Kong (which will assume its functions on 26 June), new rules on equity...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Regional Focus: Asia"

A number of economic and political factors, both domestic and international, influenced M&A and capital markets activity worldwide in 2016. Skadden attorneys Christopher W. Betts, Will H. Cai, Z. Julie Gao, Bradley A. Klein,...more

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The Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect

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The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued a joint announcement on 25 November 2016 approving the launch of the long-awaited Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock...more

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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Third Quarter 2016: The Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect

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The official announcement of the launch of the long-awaited Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect was jointly made by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)...more

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The Evolving Landscape for Finance in Greater China

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Hong Kong has long served as a financial center for Asia. Now, as demand for capital in mainland China increases, and Chinese restrictions are easing, the region is poised for greater cross-border activity in the financial...more

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Cross Border Financing Report 2015, Hong Kong

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Section 1 – Bank licences - 1.1 What licences or approvals do lenders need to have if lending to a borrower in this jurisdiction if a) the lender is a bank or b) the lender is not a bank? Under the Money Lenders...more

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