Hong Kong: Shareholders

Hong Kong has the lowest home ownership rate in the world, and the average home in the city costs as much as the average family earns in 16.7 years.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKSE") has recently concluded its consultation on "Proposals to Further Expand the Paperless Listing Regime and Other Rule Amendments".

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The FRC's 2024 reports highlight evolving governance standards: increased adoption of pre-emption principles, improvements in Code compliance, and emphasis on risk management and stakeholder engagement. Meanwhile, the FCA fined an executive for MAR breaches, reinforcing regulatory expectations.

Staying abreast of regulatory developments is crucial – not just to avoid potential issues but also to deliver high-quality services to clients and maintain a competitive edge for your business.

The acceleration of the rate of cyber-attacks against companies in Hong Kong in the last year or so (with over 60 notifications of such attacks being received by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner...

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In Hong Kong, our most popular thought leadership provided clients with vital information on Cayman Islands investment funds, accompanying questions of corporate governance...

Navigating legal proceedings involving estates can be complex, especially when questions about who has the right to act or file claims arises.

Hong Kong's new re-domiciliation regime aims to attract overseas companies and deepen the domestic financial services sector.

On March 19, 2025, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal ("CFA") issued a landmark ruling on the enforceability of "keepwell deeds" in Peking University Founder Group...