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17/05/2023

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ALB | Hong Kong’s Hauzen Recruits Former Deutsche Lawyer as Partner

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Hauzen has hired corporate and regulatory lawyer Andy Lau as a partner. Lau’s most recent role was at Deutsche Bank, where he was senior legal counsel 2018-2021.

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10/05/2023

Hong Kong to Regulate Stablecoins

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New regulatory regime significant for stablecoins, and Hong Kong in particular. Stablecoins like USDT & USDC widely used as alternative currency for payment.

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10/05/2023

Hong Kong Courts recognise Cryptocurrency as Property

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Hong Kong High Court made important step in recognising legal status of cryptocurrencies establishing them as “property” that can be held on trust.

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10/05/2023

Managing a Cryptocurrency Portfolio – What Licensed Asset Managers Need to Know

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What should asset managers do if they want to manage portfolios holding virtual assets? To address risks, SFC has started to regulate VA portfolio managers.

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08/05/2023

Court of Appeal Reaffirms Constitutionality of Letters of No Consent

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With the CA’s assurance, victims of online fraud can now benefit from the LNC Regime at ease.

Hauzen at Chambers Forum Hong Kong 2023 - binnersley, hwang, lau

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02/05/2023

Chambers Forum: Hong Kong 2023

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Hauzen LLP is proud to have been a sponsor of Chambers Forum: Hong Kong 2023 with Basil Hwang 黃浩宸, Nigel Binnersley, and Andy K.T. Lau in our panel discussion.

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20/04/2023

Proposals to Expand Paperless Listing Regime

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Exchange now proposes changes to other documentary requirements to further simplify the administrative procedures and reduce the use of paper.

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18/04/2023

Passage of AML and CTF (Amendment) Bill 2022

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The amended AMLCTFO will come into effect in phases in 2023Q2 to provide industries concerned with sufficient time to prepare for new regulatory requirements.

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18/04/2023

Hong Kong Wah Kiu Investment Co Ordered to Compensate Clients

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The SFC’s investigation reveals intent to defraud or deceive and orders HKWKICL clients compensated

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12/04/2023

The Crypto Winter and the Rise in Crypto Fraud

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There is much debate over whether the crypto winter is over. In the meantime, investors should should get good advice early in the game to avoid scams.

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