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Sep 3
3 min

Hong Kong - SFC Announces Significant Enhancements To The Private Open-ended Fund Company

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has recently released its consultation conclusions on the proposed enhancements to the open-ende

Aug 24
2 min

A New Hong Kong Structure For Private Equity Funds: Limited Partnership Funds

The Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance (LPFO), which provides for registration of eligible funds as limited partnership funds (LPFs) in Hong

Aug 24
3 min

Offshore Structure With Online Operations In Hong Kong In The Digital Age – Walking A Thin Line?

Investors often set up their investment structure in offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands. Whether t

Jul 19
1 min

Deacons Cares: The ABCs Of Law launched The First e-Story Book!

On 24 June, Deacons’ vacation students participated in a new initiative of ABCs of Law! The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on many fa...

Jun 22
4 min

Refinements To Hong Kong OTC Derivatives Licensing Framework

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued its Consultation Conclusions on the OTC derivatives regime for Hong Kong – Proposed refin

May 4
2 min

Hong Kong - Online Dispute Resolution Scheme (ODR)

As part of its unprecedented relief package to alleviate the impact of COVID-19, the Hong Kong Government is launching the Online Dispute Re

Apr 20
3 min

Hong Kong - Five AML Policy Hints For The AML MIC

Corporations licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) are not only required by regulation to have adequate AML policies, they

Mar 26
4 min

A New Structure For PE Funds In Hong Kong

On 20 March 2020, the Hong Kong government published the Limited Partnership Fund Bill (Bill). The Bill will be subject to Hong Kong’s usual

Mar 24
2 min

What Can A Fund Manager Do With Its Holdings In Problematic Listed Companies In Hong Kong?

Fund managers should stay vigilant against stocks of listed companies with red flags as they would not be able to cash out their investments

Mar 23
3 min

China Tightens Protection Of Personal Information

In further tightening of the personal information protection regulatory regime in China, the State Administration for Market Supervision and

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