End of “Suspend First”: SFC’s 2027 SMLR Overhaul
SFC's 2027 SMLR amendments add a conditions-based regime alongside suspension. Section 7A, SFAT review, continuing conditions. What deal teams must know.
HK$60 Million Fraud. What It Signals for Listed Company Officers
HK court jails listed company CEO 10 years 8 months for HK$60M fraud, imposes maximum 15-year director ban and HK$51.5M compensation.
HKEx Resumption Guidelines 2026: September 2026 Amendment
HKEx's Sept 2026 amendment makes independent internal control reviews mandatory for suspended issuers. The 18-month delisting clock still runs
Listed Issuer Alert: HKEx July 2026 Update on Board Lot Framework, USM, HKEx IAP, Audit Fees and Internal Controls
HKEx's July 2026 updates are here. Learn about the new Board Lot Framework, USM, HKEX IAP, and stricter rules on audit fees & internal controls.
Listed Company Alert | HKEx is Now Targeting Individual Senior Officers and Company Secretaries
Listed Company Alert | Avoid Personal Liability: How Venus Medtech Precedent Exposes Listed Company Senior Officers
Hong Kong Privacy Law: Navigating Doxxing Offences and Corporate Liability Under the PDPO
Analyzing recent doxxing arrests and employer liability under PDPO.
High Court rejects “boilerplate” defenses, affirms strict standards for financial advisers
Legal alert: Court rejects "boilerplate" defense, sets high bar for conflict disclosure, and affirms fiduciary duties for financial advisers
GDPR Compliance for Hong Kong Companies: A Guide to EU Data Law
Is your HK company subject to the EU GDPR? Learn about its extra-territorial scope, hefty fines, and essential compliance steps for start-ups and exporters
Personal Data Transfers: Jurisdictional Overview – Asia
Navigate data transfer rules. Guide to China's PIPL, Hong Kong, ASEAN laws (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), and compliance strategies for businesses