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Kidon IP War Stories David Cohen & Doug Clark
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A Conversation with Lindsay Chu on Asia Restructurings
A Conversation with Rajiv Gupta on Asia Restructurings
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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies with values tied to fiat currencies or other assets, and are often said to be “pegged to” a single or a basket of fiat currents and/or other assets....more
On May 21, 2025, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoins Bill, establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins–cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to an external asset or commodity. This marks an important...more
In early July 2024, the Hong Kong SAR Government released a proposal for the regulation of Critical Infrastructure Operators (CIOs) and Critical Computer Systems (CCS) (Proposed Framework) for consultation. The consultation...more
The updates include a report from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on review of issuers’ annual reports, a summary of private reprimands, and disciplinary actions....more
The proposed regulatory framework would create substantive obligations on issuers of fiat-referencing stablecoins to safeguard the public. On 27 December 2023, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and...more
Hong Kong has traditionally been a hub for digital asset businesses in the region. As regulators in Hong Kong are working to tighten the regulatory regime on virtual asset exchanges, market players and investors seeking to...more
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
On 12 January 2021, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) issued the Regulating the Informatization Work of Insurance Intermediaries Measures (Insurance Intermediaries Measures), which took effect on 1...more
The tracker covers a range of developments across the region, including steps taken by the Chinese authorities to decentralise regulations in the insurance sector, a new amendment bill passed by the Hong Kong Legislative...more
The HKMA introduces a new data sharing initiative, reported on the central bank digital currency initiative, and outlined regtech plans. The fifth annual Hong Kong Fintech Week conference kicked off with speeches and panels...more
Regulators consult on anti-money laundering guidelines and issue guidance on cybersecurity, best execution, and senior management accountability. This blog post summarizes key regulatory developments in Hong Kong and...more
Regulators are consulting on how to enhance trust business regulation, introduce new omnibus legislation, and encourage best practices in sustainable banking. This blog post summarises key regulatory developments in Hong...more
This BitBlog summary focuses on the continuing actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) against the issuers of noncompliant initial coin offerings (“ICOs”) and other crypto related transactions including...more
The tracker covers a range of developments including the Hong Kong Insurance Authority’s newly issued Guideline on Qualifying Deferred Annuity Policy, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Guidance to Capital Markets...more
Many of our financial services sector clients have indicated their need to keep track of updates on new laws and regulations amid a rapidly changing regulatory landscape in Hong Kong. ...more
To no one’s surprise, the Fed followed through with its months of promises and raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points yesterday. The FOMC also indicated that it’s planning to raise rates again in December....more
The Communications Authority ("CA") recently issued its decision to relax existing regulations on indirect advertising (commonly known as product placement) in television programmes ("TV programmes") and to lift bans on...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
JONES DAY CYBERSECURITY, PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT: Richard Martinez - Europe's new General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") is driving an evolution in corporate privacy practices globally. As...more
Our Asia insurance regulatory tracker for the first quarter of 2018 is below. It includes updates on the introduction of an insurance levy in Hong Kong, a consultation on agency recruitment incentives in Singapore, and new...more
Historically, the US, and, in particular, the NASDAQ market, has been the predominant place for IPOs of life sciences and healthcare companies. However, 2018 may be the year in which things start to change....more
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
Businesses may often use peer-to-peer ("P2P") telemarketing calls involving interpersonal communication to promote goods and services directly to customers. While such calls may be effective in some cases, they appear to be...more
On June 16, 2017, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) published a concept paper setting forth proposals for the establishment of a new listing board (the "New Board"), with a view to attracting "New Economy"...more
It has been announced that the new Independent Insurance Authority for Hong Kong (“IIA“) will assume its functions on 26 June 2017 (the “Commencement Date“), replacing the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance....more