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HKEx Publishes Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter
HKEx Publishes Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter 1920 1080 Hauzen LLP
Including an update on listed issuers meeting financial reporting obligations during Covid-19, guidance on lending transactions, confirmation on material loan arrangements of counterparties with connected persons when vetting notifiable transactions, and listed issuers’ spin-off activities.

The Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) reprimanded and fined Ewarton Securities Limited
The Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) reprimanded and fined Ewarton Securities Limited 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The Securities and Futures Commission reprimanded and fined Ewarton Securities Limited for internal control failings and breaches of the SFC’s Code of Conduct.

Virtual Assets: A Regulatory Overview
Virtual Assets: A Regulatory Overview 1400 935 Hauzen LLP
A balanced regulatory approach is crucial to address risks of virtual assets on the one hand, and to minimize the compliance burden to businesses on the other.

The Show Must Go On – Signing with Electronic Signatures in Hong Kong
The Show Must Go On – Signing with Electronic Signatures in Hong Kong 1401 788 Hauzen LLP
Electronic signatures have been recognised in under Hong Kong laws as early as January 2000 with the enactment of the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (Cap. 553). This article provides a summary of the current legal framework governing electronic signatures in commercial settings and in litigation settings.
Financial Services Regulation

Joint statement on IPO-related misconduct
Joint statement on IPO-related misconduct 1920 1080 Hauzen LLP
On 20 May 2021, SFC and HKEx issued a joint statement setting out the general approach taken by them to address regulatory issues formed in recent new listings.  The statement described how the regulators would deploy their respective powers under the SFO, the SMLR and the Listing Rules to tackle issues that mainly involved suspected arrangements to artificially satisfy the initial listing requirements, or facilitate market manipulation of the shares after the IPO.

HKEx Consultation Conclusions on the Main Board Profit Requirement
HKEx Consultation Conclusions on the Main Board Profit Requirement 1401 789 Hauzen LLP
On 20 May 2021, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited published conclusions to its consultations on the Main Board Profit Requirement.

SFC warns against online investment scams
SFC warns against online investment scams 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The Securities and Futures Commission has recently concluded an online campaign alerting the public about the use of online platforms to defraud investors. There are many ways to ascertain and verify the identity of the counter-party on the other end of the deal.  Here are some ways to avoid falling victim to investment scams:-

Market Misconduct Tribunal sanctions Magic Holdings International Limited and its five directors
Market Misconduct Tribunal sanctions Magic Holdings International Limited and its five directors 150 150 Hauzen LLP
On 11 March 2021, the Market Misconduct Tribunal fined Magic Holdings International Limited and five of its directors a total of $4 million after they were found to be culpable of late disclosure of inside information on L’Oréal S.A.’s proposed acquisition of Magic in 2013.

U.S. Probing Binance: Implications for Cryptocurrency and Fintech in Hong Kong
U.S. Probing Binance: Implications for Cryptocurrency and Fintech in Hong Kong 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
Cryptocurrency traders and exchanges should learn a lesson from Binance Holdings Ltd and be aware of potential money-laundering issues.

Judiciary Consultation on the Legislative Amendments to Enable Remote Hearing
Judiciary Consultation on the Legislative Amendments to Enable Remote Hearing 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The Judiciary Administration published a legislative proposal to enable remote hearing on February 2021
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