Securities Regulation

SFC Consultation: The REIT regime and market conduct regime for listed CIS
SFC Consultation: The REIT regime and market conduct regime for listed CIS 1400 788 Hauzen
The proposed REIT regime and market conduct regime for listed CIS will hopefully enhance investor protection, promote market integrity, and ensure a level playing field for all market participants.
cryptocurrency - bitcoin

Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong
Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong 1400 787 Hauzen
Following our previous article on the tokenisation of SFC investment products, we now turn to intermediaries engaging in tokenised securities-related activities.

Tokenization of SFC-Authorised Products
Tokenization of SFC-Authorised Products 1400 788 Basil Hwang
Our key takeaways from the November 2023 SFC circular regarding the primary dealing of tokenised retail SFC-authorised products.
Perline Ko - of Counsel

Hauzen Continues Growth With Key Strategic Hire
Hauzen Continues Growth With Key Strategic Hire 600 600 Hauzen
Hauzen LLP is pleased to announce that Perline Ko has joined the firm, further boosting its financial regulations capabilities.

Sponsors Still Taking the Rap for Listing Fraud
Sponsors Still Taking the Rap for Listing Fraud 1400 788 Greg Heaton
When listing frauds unravel, regulators usually focus on finding fault with the sponsors. Sponsors face significant regulatory risks for limited financial gain.

How Sponsors Became Gatekeepers of HKEX
How Sponsors Became Gatekeepers of HKEX 1400 787 Greg Heaton
Thirty years ago, Tsingtao Brewery became the first mainland Chinese company to list on HKEX. Over 1400 others followed, scams included.
shell

Hong Kong SPACs’ Bedazzling Debut – Act II
Hong Kong SPACs’ Bedazzling Debut – Act II 1400 787 Greg Heaton
While a honeypot to some celebrities, tycoons and their professional advisors, SPACs have by and large been disastrous for everybody else.

Hong Kong to Regulate Stablecoins
Hong Kong to Regulate Stablecoins 1400 788 Hauzen
New regulatory regime significant for stablecoins, and Hong Kong in particular. Stablecoins like USDT & USDC widely used as alternative currency for payment.

Hong Kong SPACs’ Bedazzling Debut – Act I
Hong Kong SPACs’ Bedazzling Debut – Act I 1400 788 Greg Heaton
Hong Kong historically discouraged shell manufacturing and backdoor listings. It has now formalized these practices with the introduction of a SPAC regime.

Hong Kong Wah Kiu Investment Co Ordered to Compensate Clients
Hong Kong Wah Kiu Investment Co Ordered to Compensate Clients 1400 788 Hauzen
The SFC’s investigation reveals intent to defraud or deceive and orders HKWKICL clients compensated
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