Since establishment of the office in 1982, Hong Kong has acted as the hub around which Hogan Lovells’ regional growth and network expansion have been organised. We are also the sole Hong Kong member of the Pacific Rim...more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: a new Bill containing detailed new information and account direct deduction obligations for banks and EMIs being introduced to the UK Parliament; the issuing of a...more
As the evolution of payments continues at a rapid pace it is important that industry participants are up to date on the regulatory developments supporting and guiding these developments. This publication outlines the key...more
As global momentum appears to be building for the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) – bringing with it the potential to disrupt and revolutionize global payments and finance - we have taken the...more
2/20/2025
/ Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs) ,
China ,
Data Privacy ,
Digital Assets ,
EU ,
European Central Bank ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
People's Bank of China ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws
In line with international and European developments, Ireland has introduced a new regime to provide for a process to allow for certain transactions that may present risks to the security or public order of the State to be...more
This note describes in outline the laws and taxes which currently apply to a foreign corporation establishing a business operation in the United Kingdom and the administrative requirements which need to be observed once the...more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer makes her first Mansion House speech and HM Treasury publishes the National Payments Vision, indicating a focus on economic growth...more
This article provides a general overview of certain Chinese legal considerations for licensing and collaboration deals in the life sciences industry. In particular, this article focuses on two types of transactions...more
One of the key challenges for creditors in taking control of a mainland Chinese company in an enforcement type situation is how to remove the “legal representative”. New legislation coming into force on 1 July 2024 should...more
The past twelve months have been a time of continuing significant developments in courtled corporate rescues in Hong Kong, all within the flexible confines of the common law and in the continued absence of a statutory...more
This note describes in outline the laws and taxes which currently apply to a foreign corporation establishing a business operation in the United Kingdom and the administrative requirements which need to be observed once the...more
In recent years, there has been an uptick in interest in the Chinese market from licensors based predominantly in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and South Korea. Factors encouraging the in-licensing of products to China include...more
2023 has been a defining year for digital assets and blockchain, with a number of jurisdictions publishing new regulatory frameworks, cementing the importance of digital assets and blockchain into legislation.
As the...more
On 23 May 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (the "SFC") published conclusions (the "Consultation Conclusions") to its consultation launched in February 2023 on the proposed regulatory requirements for virtual asset...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) announced new chapter on Listing Rules
The SEHK announced on 24 March 2023 the expansion of Hong Kong's listing framework for the listings of Specialist Technology Companies...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) publishes Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter -
The SEHK published the Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter (December 2022 edition) (Newsletter), to provide latest regulatory...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against China Bright Culture Group (stock code: 109) and two current and former executive directors -
Key message:
• Newly-listed companies must keep...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against Good Resources Holdings Limited (delisted) (previous stock code: 109) and its former director Key messages:
• Listed companies must not use their...more
2022 has been a year which has seen significant developments in court-led corporate rescue and insolvency law reform in Hong Kong. In light of the lingering COVID19 pandemic, it was all the more important that the Hong Kong...more
As part of a new Asia-Pacific (APAC) Life Sciences and Health Care webinar program designed both for companies with commercial interests in APAC and for companies based in the region, Hogan Lovells is hosting a special...more
The Regulation of Virtual Assets in Hong Kong – nature, features and risk determine treatment Regulation of virtual assets (including cryptocurrencies) (“VA”) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“Hong Kong”) has...more
In recent years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies have become a touchstone in terms of how corporates present themselves as responsible, caring citizens to the outside world, many of them seeking to roll...more
SEHK publishes updates on frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) published the following updates on FAQs:
• FAQ No. 102-2022 to 117-2022 on questions relating to Special Purpose...more
2022 promises to be a defining year for digital assets and blockchain, as governments move from a watch and wait position to delivering regulatory frameworks and taking strides to harness the potential of the technology....more
10/6/2022
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Emerging Markets ,
Ethereum ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Smart Contracts
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) publishes new enforcement bulletin (August 2022 edition) (the Enforcement Bulletin) SEHK published the Enforcement Bulletin regarding the latest learnings and actions of its enforcement...more