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On 28 February 2024, Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, delivered the 2024-25 Budget (the “Budget”). Starting off by acknowledging the “challenging external environment” including “heightened geopolitical...more
Never content to be left out of the competition for wealth management of ultra-high-net-worth families from Singapore and Dubai, Hong Kong recently enacted a new tax concession regime (Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax...more
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
An OFC is a collective investment scheme structured as a separate legal entity in the form of a company with variable capital established under Part IVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance of Hong Kong (“SFO”). The OFC...more
On 24 June 2022, the Honourable Mr Justice Harris (of the High Court of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) granted assistance to Cayman Islands appointed Joint Provisional Liquidators (the “JPLs”) of Seahawk China...more
INTRODUCTION - We’ve heard a lot over the past year about Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulatory developments affecting asset managers in the European Union, which is regarded as leading the way on ESG...more
In August 2021, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong ("SFC") published the Consultation Conclusions on the Management and Disclosure of Climate-Related Risks by Fund Managers ("Consultation Conclusions"), that...more
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
Earlier this year, the Hong Kong government introduced the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Carried Interest) Bill 2021 which drew much attention from the global private equity market. On 7 May 2021, the...more
Through the unveiling of the Limited Partnership Fund (LPF) regime, Hong Kong makes clear its intention to join the Cayman Islands and Luxembourg as a viable alternative for Asia-focused asset managers seeking fund domicile....more
On 30 June 2020, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) published Departmental Interpretation and Practice Note No. 61 (DIPN 61) on the Profits Tax Exemption for Funds. DIPN 61 clarifies the IRD’s interpretation and...more
Hong Kong has taken a further step towards establishing itself as a leading fund formation jurisdiction with the passing of the Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance which is expected to become effective on 31 August 2020, to...more
Market participants must treat clients fairly and exercise care when recommending potentially volatile or illiquid products. In response to ongoing volatility in local and international markets caused by the COVID-19...more
This update provides an overview of recent developments that will affect preparation of annual results and annual reports for companies listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX). In particular, it covers...more
In light of an increasing demand for virtual asset investment products, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has been taking steps to clarify the legal and regulatory requirements for this market. In this...more
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
After a year of consultation with the mutual funds industry regarding changes that aim to modernise the regulatory regime for SFC-authorised funds, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) revised the Code on...more
FCA Consults on Rules for Post-Brexit Temporary Permissions Regime for Incoming EEA Firms and Funds - The UK government is proposing to implement a “temporary permissions regime” to cover “inbound” European Economic Area...more
The SFC has outlined its regulatory approach to the management and distribution of virtual asset funds and virtual asset exchanges. Key Points: ..Investor protection is paramount and the SFC is taking steps to tighten...more
• The introduction of an OFC structure in Hong Kong is intended to further develop Hong Kong as an international asset management centre and fund domicile. • The OFC provides Hong Kong Type 9 licenced managers seeking to...more
Following an initial “soft” consultation with industry participants and relevant stakeholders, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) launched a three-month consultation on proposed amendments to the Code on Unit Trusts...more
• The SFC has identified nine common areas of non-compliance in managing funds and discretionary accounts. • The SFC urged licensed corporations to review their existing internal control procedures and operational...more
In Ace Decade Holdings Ltd. v. UBS AG, No. 653316/2015, 2016 BL 413780 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Dec. 7, 2016), Justice Eileen Bransten of the Commercial Division dismissed a $500 million fraud suit brought by an investment holding...more
Dechert’s Financial Services team recently presented a seminar in London, during which panellists provided insights into “What’s New in Asia”. Topics included: Some key takeaways from the panel discussion, which focused on...more
On 10 June 2016, the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2016, which introduces the legal framework for the open-ended fund company (“OFC”) regime, was enacted as an ordinance (“Ordinance”) in Hong Kong. The Ordinance is...more