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Hong Kong's New Re-Domiciliation Regime: Requirements And Procedures

Hong Kong has launched a new re-domiciliation regime on 23 May 2025 under the Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 2025 (the "Regime"), enabling overseas companies to transfer their legal domicile to Hong Kong while maintaining corporate continuity

Hong Kong Commercial

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ONC Lawyers

Doing Business In Asia: Aligning Business Strategy And Tax Compliance With A Hong Kong-company

For Dutch companies expanding into Asia, the Netherlands–Hong Kong corporate structure is a well-established framework.

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Buren

Over 70% Of Hong Kong Executives See Economic Shift As The Most Critical Risk In The Next 12 Months, According To AlixPartners Global Risk Survey

Over 70% of Hong Kong executives see economic shift as the most critical risk in the next 12 months, according to AlixPartners Global Risk Survey.

Hong Kong Technology

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AlixPartners

Navigating Legal Minefields: Directors' Dilemmas In Relying On Legal Advice Given To His Company

In the ever-evolving business world, legal issues are an inevitable challenge that organizations must navigate to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and safeguard their interests.

Hong Kong Commercial

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Oldham, Li & Nie

Representing Financial Institutions In Multi-jurisdictional Anti-money Laundering Investigations

Worldwide Criminal

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Essential Corporate News – Week Ending 29 November 2024

Hong Kong Commercial

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Navigating The SFC Circular Of 9 October 2024: Ensuring Compliance And Safeguarding Your Asset Management Business

Hong Kong Commercial

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Withers LLP

Hong Kong Proposes The Introduction Of A Legal Framework For Regulating Critical Infrastructures

Hong Kong Technology

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Mayer Brown

Increased Enforcement Actions Regarding Cayman Islands Economic Substance

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Conyers

Hong Kong's Status As An International Financial Center Is Rock Solid

Hong Kong Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Crackdown On Unlicensed Insurance Selling In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Insurance

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Mayer Brown

New Frontiers In Cross-Border Disclosure Orders

Hong Kong Commercial

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Walkers

Public Consultation On Proposed NDRC Rules Supporting Foreign Debt Issuance By High-Quality Enterprises

Hong Kong Finance

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Mayer Brown

The New SAMR Merger Compliance Guidelines

Worldwide Commercial

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

The New Rules Of Legal Writing: How To Be Found By AI

Hong Kong Technology

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Haldanes

Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance To Take Effect On 1 August 2025, Welcoming A New Era For Virtual Asset Regulation

Hong Kong Technology

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Stevenson, Wong & Co

Haldanes' Recent Successes In Fraud Recovery: Securing Justice For Clients

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

LEAP Forward: Hong Kong Consults On Regulatory Frameworks For Virtual Assets Dealing And Custodian Services

Hong Kong Technology

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Howse Williams

Court Of Appeal Affirms That Mainland Enforcement Rulings Not Registrable Or Enforceable Under Cap. 597

Hong Kong Litigation

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Dentons

Arbitration—Set Aside Of Award—Multi-Tiered Arbitration Agreement (T v B)

An arbitration provision contained conditions precedent to the commencement of arbitration. These conditions were not met and arbitration was commenced in any event.

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

Refined Hong Kong's Foreign-Source Income Exemption Regime And An Update On The "Tax Certainty Enhancement Scheme"

In response to the Foreign-sourced Income Exemption ("FSIE") guidance promulgated by the European Union ("EU") in December 2022, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("HKSAR")...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Hong Kong SFC Proposes New Guidelines For Market Soundings

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a consultation paper proposing draft new guidelines on market soundings.

Hong Kong Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Updated Regulatory Approach For Intermediaries' Virtual Asset-related Activities

In their recent Joint Circular to intermediaries on 20 October 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) set out their updated policy...

Hong Kong Commercial

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Mayer Brown

The New SAMR Merger Compliance Guidelines

Hong Kong Commercial

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

PRC-Hong Kong MoU Signed: Will Cross-border Data Transfers Within The Greater Bay Area Be Easier Now？

Hong Kong Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong SFC Fines Asset Manager For Internal Control Failures

Hong Kong Finance

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Mayer Brown

Attention All Auditors – The Hong Kong AFRC And The SFC Join Forces To Fight Listed Groups Channelling Funds To Third Parties In Dubious Circumstances

Hong Kong Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Proposes Mandatory Disclosure Of Climate-related Risks In Listed Companies' ESG Reports From 1 January 2024

Hong Kong Finance

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Mayer Brown

Anti-Money Laundering Comparative Guide - Legal And Enforcement Framework

Hong Kong Government

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Passes Bill For Revised Foreign Source Income Exemption (FSIE) Regime

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The Sovereign Group

Human Rights And The Environment – What Asia-based Companies Need To Know About The EU Draft Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Worldwide Commercial

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Mayer Brown

A Snapshot Of ESG Disclosure In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Commercial

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Winston & Strawn LLP

SFC reprimands responsible officer and manager-in-charge for AML/CFT management failures

Hong Kong Commercial

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Timothy Loh LLP

Arbitration—Set Aside Of Award—Multi-Tiered Arbitration Agreement (T v B)

An arbitration provision contained conditions precedent to the commencement of arbitration. These conditions were not met and arbitration was commenced in any event.

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

Human Rights And The Environment – What Asia-based Companies Need To Know About The EU Draft Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

On 23 February 2022, the European Commission published its much-anticipated draft corporate sustainability and due diligence directive (the Draft Directive).

Worldwide Commercial

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Mayer Brown

A Snapshot Of ESG Disclosure In Hong Kong

Over recent years, in keeping with the global focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investing, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) has enhanced...

Hong Kong Commercial

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Winston & Strawn LLP

SFC reprimands responsible officer and manager-in-charge for AML/CFT management failures

His reprimand and suspension underlines his responsibility to supervise regulated activities of a licensed corporation.

Hong Kong Commercial

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Timothy Loh LLP

Three Key Changes To Note Under The New Hkex Listing Regime For Overseas Issuers

Hong Kong Commercial

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Appleby

COVID-19 Related Circulars Or Guidance (Non-Exhaustive) Published By Financial Services Regulators Of Hong Kong (Last Updated: 25 February 2021)

We have compiled the following chronology table which serves as a quick reference point to track the circulars and guidance published by HK financial services regulators in relation to COVID-19.

Hong Kong Coronavirus

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Mayer Brown

COVID-19 Related Circulars Or Guidance (Non-Exhaustive) Published By Financial Services Regulators Of Hong Kong (Last Updated: 26 April 2021)

We have compiled the following chronology table which serves as a quick reference point to track the circulars and guidance published by HK financial services regulators in relation to COVID-19.

Hong Kong Finance

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Mayer Brown

Hong Kong Initial Public Offerings – An Issuer's Guide

For most companies and their owners, an initial public offering (IPO) is a "once-in-a-lifetime" event that represents the culmination of many years of hard work and personal investment...

Hong Kong Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Eligibility To Act As The Custodian Of A Private OFC

The Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") recently published updated FAQs in respect of the requirements applicable to a Type 1 licensed corporation or registered institution ("Type 1 custodian")

Hong Kong Commercial

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Timothy Loh LLP

Individual Liability For Contravention Of The Hong Kong's Competition Ordinance And Ten Recommendations For Avoiding It

Hong Kong Anti-trust

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Mayer Brown

Ten Major Anti-Monopoly Compliance Mechanisms Suggested By The Shanghai Municipal Administration For Market Regulation

Hong Kong Anti-trust

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Mayer Brown

Market Misconduct Tribunal: A Guide To Penalties And Other Consequences For Misuse Of Insider Information

Hong Kong Commercial

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Timothy Loh LLP

The Obligation To Self-Report Non-Compliance

Hong Kong Commercial

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ONC Lawyers

Inside Information And The Market Misconduct Tribunal: A Guide To Defending SFC Enforcement Action

Hong Kong Commercial

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Timothy Loh LLP

Latest Regulatory Action On Sponsor Failure

Hong Kong Commercial

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ONC Lawyers

SFC Enforcement Risks For SFC Licensed Corporations: Trends From 2019-2020

Hong Kong Government

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Timothy Loh LLP

Hong Kong's Insurance And Securities And Futures Regulators Sign Up To Memorandum Of Understanding

Hong Kong Insurance

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Mayer Brown

Requirements On The Electronic Storage Of Data: Recent SFC Circular

Hong Kong Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Exploring The Role Of A Responsible Officer

Hong Kong Commercial

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Gall

Hong Kong To Adopt A Limited Partnership Regime For Funds

Hong Kong Finance

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Impact Of Coronavirus On The Listed Issuers In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Finance

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Withers LLP

Update On Manager-In-Charge Regime

Hong Kong Commercial

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Dentons

Hong Kong SFC's New Electronic Data Requirements Place Mics And Cloud Services In The Spotlight

Hong Kong Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Introduction Of Key Person In Intermediary Management Control Function

Hong Kong Insurance

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Clyde & Co

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