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Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2016 moved for second reading
On 9 January 2017, the MAS announced the Second Reading of the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2016 (Bill) in the Singaporean Parliament. The …
SFO enters into third and largest deferred prosecution agreement
On 17 January 2017, Sir Brian Leveson QC approved the UK's third Deferred Prosecution Agreement ("DPA"), resulting in orders for disgorgement, …
Hong Kong Manager in Charge regime: Implications for HR
On 16 December 2016, the Securities and Futures Commission issued a circular which introduces new measures to heighten the individual accountability of …
No margin for error: the upcoming EMIR margin rules
EMIR is the centrepiece of the EU post financial crisis reform of derivatives markets and seeks to address perceived issues with counterparty credit risk …
Acting for another – Hong Kong court of final appeal issues important clarification under the prevention of bribery ordinance
In the recent case of HKSAR v Luk Kin Peter Joseph & Yu Oi Kee (FACC 8/2016), the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) clarified the scope of agency …
UK and Hong Kong regulators enter into co-operation agreement to foster collaboration and promote innovation
On 7 December 2016, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) entered into a co-operation agreement as part …
Hong Kong government launches two consultations on legislative proposals to enhance regime for combatting money laundering and terrorist financing
Earlier this month, the Hong Kong government launched two consultations on legislative proposals aimed at bringing Hong Kong in line with international …
Potential reform of corporate criminal liability for economic crime
On 13 January 2017 the Ministry of Justice ("MoJ") published a call for evidence ("CfE") regarding potential reform of the law concerning corporate …
HKMA issues guidance on empowerment of independent non-executive directors of Hong Kong-incorporated authorised institutions
In its recent circular, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority provided further guidance on the empowerment of independent non-executive directors (INEDs) in …
US OFAC issues guidance on sanctions compliance services
New guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) clarifies that U.S. attorneys, compliance personnel, and …
New corporate governance standards for Hong Kong authorised insurers came into effect on 1 January 2017
In October 2016, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) revised the Guidance Note on the Corporate Governance of Authorised Insurers (Revised …
UK: SFO enters into third and largest Deferred Prosecution Agreement
On 17 January 2017, Sir Brian Leveson QC approved the UK's third Deferred Prosecution Agreement ("DPA"), resulting in orders for disgorgement, penalties …
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