Articles

Basel III rules are in effect since 1 January 2025 - what does this mean for Hong Kong banks? An essay on the Basel Accords.

Exploring CEPA, Hong Kong first FTA and its main trade enabler with the Mainland of China. We look at its advantages and recent updates.

Deposits in HK banks are guaranteed under the Deposit Protection Scheme. This article covers a recent amendment to the scheme.

The EU has published details on its supply chain law called the CSDDD. Member states have 2 years to implement it into national law.

Since 1 March '24 the New CIES (Capital Investment Entrant Scheme) is up and running, with several updates since its previous iteration.

The impact of the REO on the requirements for security for costs concerning cross-border disputes in HK and in the PRC, remains to be seen

The Hong Kong government is expected to introduce a new redomiciliation regime for foreign companies in Hong Kong in early 2024.

The new ordinance for reciprocal recognition of judgements between HK and the Mainland will help cross-border parties do business

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) marks a profound transformation in ESG regulation compliance

The Hong Kong Company Registry (the "Registry") continues its implementation of a Unique Business Identifier (the "UBI") for all entities...

Good news for frequent travelers to China, and for those who have always wanted to visit but were deterred by the visa application...

The German "Act on Corporate Due Diligence to Prevent Human Rights Violations in Supply Chains" (LkSG) took effect in 2023, requiring...

Hong Kong has taken a significant step in addressing the economic well-being of its workers by raising the minimum wage from $37.5 to...

Author: Stefan Schmierer, Managing Partner Co-Author: Sabrina Lai , Summer Intern Introduction The Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622 of...

The 2023-24 budget was released today, 22 February 2023, by Hong Kong's financial secretary, with the following key highlights: Economic...

As of 1st December 2022 an important legal change is set to take place for international businesses doing business in or with Hong Kong:...

The "Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Bill" clarifies that "one country, two systems" is not...

Read part one of the case study here. Causes of issues The incident illustrated is only one the many similar cases in existence, which...

Multinational conglomerates often seek to invest simultaneously in the domestic market where it is headquartered, as well as abroad in...

What is an OEF Open-end fund ("OEF") is a type of mutual fund that invests in a pool of assets, including stocks, bonds, and money market...