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Nov 9
3 min

Hong Kong - Paperless Court Proceedings On The Horizon.

After more than seven years of discussion, Hong Kong has finally taken steps to allow the digital sending and filing of court documents and

Oct 28
3 min

Hong Kong - Five Key Takeaways From The SFC’s Consultation On Revisions To Its AML Guidelines.

On 18 September 2020, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) launched a three-month consultation on proposals to amend its anti-money l

Oct 21
3 min

Hong Kong - Digital Transformation In The Time Of Covid-19: Is Your Business Ready?

COVID-19 brings forth a wave of digital transformation amongst various business sectors in Hong Kong.

Sep 22
2 min

Hong Kong’s First Licensed Cryptocurrency Exchange

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has agreed in principle to issue a licence to cryptocurrency firm OSL Digital Securities Ltd (OS

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

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