Tag: Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Disputes partner returns to Ashurst in Hong Kong
Ashurst welcomed back Gareth Hughes, who rejoined the firm’s Hong Kong office as a partner in dispute resolution practice after more than seven years away
Reed Smith shores up Asian financial services in Singapore hire
Reed Smith hired Etelka Bogardi as Singapore partner to boost its financial services regulatory and fintech practice in Asia
Comparison of laws regarding stablecoins
As stablecoins reshape global finance, regulators are developing different legal approaches
Stablecoin legislation in Hong Kong
Stablecoins Ordinance takes effect 1 Aug 2025, balancing innovation with stability to boost the region’s global position
AI sandboxes
As AI expands globally, countries are exploring regulatory sandboxes to test its use across different sectors
9 firms act for Macau branches of BOC, ICBC on bond issues
Nine law firms help Macau branches of Chinese banks issue first notes under HKMA and AMCM bond platform linkage
Trio acts on HSBC HKD1 bn digital bond issuance
HSBC issued Hong Kong's first private digital bond for HKD1 billion
Technology neutrality
This column explores tech neutrality's role in financial regulation, addresses tech innovation in regulation, and questions its ongoing relevance
Baker McKenzie secures SFC approval for Victory Securities
Baker McKenzie aids Victory Securities in securing SFC approval, making it Hong Kong’s first licensed corporation offering virtual asset dealing services to retail clients
China Business Law Awards 2023
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2022
Reed Smith beefs up Asian?regulatory team?with Hong Kong hire
Reed Smith enlarged its Asian regulatory team with the hiring of Hong Kong-based partner Jill Wong
Who’s next?
The recent collapse of regional financial institutions in the US has rocked global banking, including in Asia, prompting a range of legal ramifications that could last for years
Hong Kong issues first tokenised green bonds
Allen & Overy, Linklaters and Ashurst have acted on the debut of HKD800 million (USD1.02 million) worth of government-issued tokenised green bonds in Hong Kong
Litigator moves to Eric Chow & Co
Hong Kong law firm Eric Chow & Co in Association with Commerce & Finance Law Offices, has bolstered its litigation practice by adding Christy Leung as a partner
DLA Piper forms China securities cross-border litigation team
DLA Piper has set up a China securities litigation team to advise firms facing rising lawsuits and investigations






































