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Expansion of Hong Kong’s anti-bribery legislation – The Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Order...

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The Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Order 2025 (“Amendment Order”) has amended the Hong Kong Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (“POBO”) to include four new “public bodies” and two new categories...more

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Tackling Greenwashing: Singapore's Approach and APAC's Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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Singapore shows leadership in a diverse APAC market where the race is on to strengthen transparency in environmental claims and combat greenwashing....more

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Dividends out of Share Premium: A Brief Refresher

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As Hong Kong listed Bermuda and Cayman Islands exempted companies approach their annual results season, many may be considering paying their shareholders a dividend, whether due to a profitable financial year or as a gesture...more

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HKEx’s Enhanced Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rules

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HKEx published conclusions in December 2024 to its consultation on Review of the Corporate Governance Code (“CG Code”) and related Listing Rules. The latest changes to the CG Code and related Listing Rules include (i)...more

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Why Set Up a Tokenised Investment Fund with an Approved Manager in the BVI?

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Setting up a tokenized investment fund with an approved manager in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) offers many strategic advantages by combining the innovative benefits of blockchain technology with cost-effectiveness and...more

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Cram-across: Sino-Ocean Restructuring Plan Makes Waves

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The evolution of the English RP continues to push the jurisdictional envelope. The English court’s sanction of the Sino-Ocean restructuring plan (RP) marks an interesting development in the evolution of the English RP....more

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Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies - November/December 2024

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The updates include market consultation, consultation conclusions and various guiding materials by the HKEX, and bills for amendments to the Companies Ordinance by the Hong Kong government....more

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Top 5 Hong Kong Publications of 2024

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In Hong Kong, our most popular thought leadership provided clients with vital information on Cayman Islands investment funds, accompanying questions of corporate governance, and the key advantages of Cayman companies for...more

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Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies - May/June 2024

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The updates in May and June include a consultation conclusion and a consultation paper from the Stock Exchange. The key updates in May and June 2024 include the publication of the consultation conclusions on the Severe...more

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HKEx Publishes Consultation Conclusions on Enhancing Climate-Related Disclosure

查看中文 On 19 April 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) published the conclusions to its consultation on the enhancement of climate-related disclosures under the exchange’s environmental, social and governance...more

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Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies - January/February 2024

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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

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Hot Topics: AI and ESG

The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too With agencies such as the SEC and DOJ using AI and other data analytics tools extensively to detect wrongdoing, companies need to adopt...more

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HKEx Moves Forward With Diversity, Climate and Sustainability Initiatives

In recent years, investors and other members of the public have been focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, and financial regulators globally having been taking initiatives to require companies to meet...more

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Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies - November/December 2023

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The updates include a Consultation Paper, new and revised guidance materials from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and notices from the Companies Registry. The key updates in November and December 2023 include the...more

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Regulatory Updates in Asia ESG - August 2023

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As ESG regulation in Asia develops at an increasing pace, Latham lawyers give an update on noteworthy developments across the region....more

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