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SFC’s Circular to licensed corporations – Operation of Bank Accounts
SFC’s Circular to licensed corporations – Operation of Bank Accounts 1401 788 Hauzen LLP
The Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) issued a circular to licensed corporations (“LC”) on 28 June 2021 warning against unsatisfactory practices in the operation of bank accounts of LCs (the “Circular”). 

Bills for re-domiciliation of foreign investment funds gazetted
Bills for re-domiciliation of foreign investment funds gazetted 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
Exciting possibilities for hedge funds, private equity funds and others, whether close-ended or open-ended, to move their domicile to Hong Kong.

Court of Appeal grants SFC compensation orders against former directors of EganaGoldpfeil
Court of Appeal grants SFC compensation orders against former directors of EganaGoldpfeil 1401 786 Hauzen LLP
Court of Appeal grants the Securities and Futures Commission $622 million compensation orders against former directors of EganaGoldpfeil (Holdings) Ltd.

SFC suspends a Responsible Officer of GEO Securities Ltd
SFC suspends a Responsible Officer of GEO Securities Ltd 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission suspends a Responsible Officer of GEO for breach of licensing conditions.

The Court of First Instance orders boiler room fraudsters to compensate investors
The Court of First Instance orders boiler room fraudsters to compensate investors 150 150 Hauzen LLP
Boiler room fraudsters ordered to compensate investors after finding that none of the investments in securities / futures products agreed were ever executed.

FSTB Concludes Landmark Consultation on New Licensing Regime for VASPs
FSTB Concludes Landmark Consultation on New Licensing Regime for VASPs 1400 788 Basil Hwang
Proposal has received broad support from respondents, who understand the importance of regulating VASPs in fulfilment of the obligations outlined by the FATF.

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.

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.
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