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SEHK Suspends Trading in Hong Kong Listed Company Pursuant to SFC’s Directions

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The SFC exercises its powers to order the suspension of trading in shares in a listed company to protect investors’ interests. On 15 April 2024, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) suspended trading in the...more

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HKEx and SFC Cooperate in Enforcement Action Against Former Directors of Listed Company

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This latest example of strategic coordination between Hong Kong regulators confirms a broader regulatory mission and shared objectives. On 5 March 2024, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) issued a Statement of...more

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Investigations update: Hong Kong authorities ramp up enforcement in virtual assets and other sectors

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Hong Kong has seen cryptocurrencies grow in popularity, highlighting the need for appropriate licensing regimes (implemented in the form of virtual asset service providers (VASPs)), bolstered by active enforcement actions. ...more

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No permission, no problem – Hong Kong securities regulator given green light to bring proceedings directly against overseas...

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The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal has held that the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) can serve overseas defendants as of right, without needing the court’s permission, making it easier for the SFC to go after persons...more

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JPEX Is Test Case for Hong Kong’s New Regulatory Regime for Virtual Asset Exchanges

Hong Kong regulators recently brought criminal enforcement actions against virtual asset trading platform JPEX and individuals associated with the platform. This case has become the first opportunity for local authorities to...more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - April 2023

查看中文 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. It...more

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Virtual Asset Snapshot – Hong Kong

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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

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SFC Enforcement Actions Tracker (UPDATED)

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Showing SFC enforcement actions which resulted in fines of HKD1 million or more as at 25 July 2022. ...more

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The SFC’s recent regulatory enforcement trends

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Recent annual and quarterly reports published by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong highlight the SFC’s regulatory work for the period dated April 2020 to December 2021 (the 2020/2021 Period). The...more

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Significant Changes Coming to Hong Kong Securities Enforcement Landscape

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The Securities and Futures Commission recently issued a consultation paper on proposed enforcement-related amendments to the Securities and Futures Ordinance, the principal legislation that regulates the securities and...more

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SFC Enforcement Actions Tracker

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The tracker below contains details of the SFC’s enforcement actions in Hong Kong showing instances where fines of more than HKD1 million have been imposed as at 16 March 2022. ...more

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The SFC’s recent regulatory enforcement trends

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Recent annual and quarterly reports published by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong highlight the SFC’s regulatory work for the period dated April 2020 to December 2021 (the 2020/2021 Period). The...more

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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Enforcement Actions Trends and Tracker (UPDATED)

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The SFC's latest annual and quarterly reports highlight the SFC's regulatory work since April 2019 and illustrate some key trends in its enforcement agenda. ...more

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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Enforcement Actions Trends and Tracker (UPDATED)

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The SFC's latest annual and quarterly reports highlight the SFC's regulatory work since April 2019 and illustrate some key trends in its enforcement agenda. ...more

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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Enforcement Actions Trends and Tracker (UPDATED)

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The SFC's latest annual and quarterly reports highlight the SFC's regulatory work since April 2019 and illustrate some key trends in its enforcement agenda. These reports show that the SFC continues to focus its enforcement...more

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Hong Kong Corporate & Regulatory Insights – February 2021

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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) publishes revised Listing e-Forms and guidelines for new applicants, Main Board (MB) issuers, and Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) issuers - The Listing e-Forms, which include...more

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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Enforcement Actions Trends and Tracker (UPDATED)

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The SFC's latest annual and quarterly reports highlight the SFC's regulatory work since April 2019 and illustrate some key trends in its enforcement agenda. These reports show that the SFC continues to focus its enforcement...more

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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Enforcement Actions Trends and Tracker (UPDATED)

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Recent annual and quarterly reports published by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) highlight the SFC’s regulatory work for the period dated April 2019 to March 2020 (the 2019/2020 Period), and the period...more

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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Enforcement Actions Trends and Tracker

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The SFC published its annual report for 2019/2020 in June and has also published its quarterly report for Q2 2020. - These reports show that the SFC continues to focus its enforcement team on cases that have the potential...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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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - July 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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Hong Kong Regulatory Update - March 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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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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Guide for Annual Reporting on Fiscal Year 2019 for Companies Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

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

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SFC Takes Enforcement Action Against Private Equity Firm, a Director and Investment Manager

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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced that it reprimanded and fined a Hong Kong private equity firm, SEAVI Advent Ocean Private Equity Limited (PE Firm), for employing or appointing unlicensed...more

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