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Hong Kong sets GBA mediator standards, requires training
Applicants must also have at least three years experience as a mediator.
Hong Kong sets GBA mediator standards, requires training
Applicants must also have at least three years experience as a mediator.
YOOV's reverse merger reinforces AI market dynamics
Stephenson Harwood's Hong Kong corporate team has advised YOOV Group on its proposed reverse merger on NASDAQ.
Gov’t assures better business environment under new national security ordinance
The public consultation on the law received 98.6% positive responses.
Gov’t to enact new national security ordinance on 23 March
The measure focuses on three objectives.
Lower rates not enough to halt Hong Kong’s slowing economic growth: Natixis
Ongoing property woes a growing issue for its largest source of tax income.
Gov’t approves gazettal of national security bill
The government aims to accelerate the passing of the bill.
HK rolls out Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
Applicants must invest a minimum of $30m in permissible assets.
Hong Kong banks, telcos seek tech-savvy legal professionals
In addition to tech expertise, there’s also a growing demand for soft skills.
SFC updates regulatory framework for security token offerings
New SFC framework aims to foster active virtual asset markets while ensuring investor safety and market reliability.
5 measures investors and businesses must be aware of in 2024
One of the measures will exempt onshore disposal gains from profits tax.
Digital fraud trends peaked during the holiday shopping season - TransUnion
72% of Hong Kongers are concerned with being victimised by online fraud this holiday season.
Gov’t implements NSL amendment
The amendment seeks to avoid national security risks.
Hong Kong legal seas brace for influx of maritime lawyers
Hill Dickinson is amongst the firms that have recently begun expanding its global maritime practices.
GBA to form an online dispute resolution platform
The platform will integrate information and resources related to mediation and arbitration.Â
HK greenlights foreign gains tax bill
The government will implement the refined FSIE regime on 1 January 2024.
HK hikes penalties for occupational safety and health standards violations
If convicted on indictment, employers can be slapped with a $10m (US$1.28m) fine and 2 years in jail.
What you need to know about HK’s bill on tax certainty enhancement
The bill was gazetted on 20 October.
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