Professional Services/Legal
Gov’t introduces new housing bill
Gov’t introduces new housing bill
The bill will be taken up by the Legislative Council for first and second readings on 2 April.
SFC fines Enlighten Securities $5m over internal control failures
ESL provided financial accommodation to margin clients with long-standing margin shortfalls.
Gov’t sets trial dates for three firms charged with conspiracy to defraud
The trial dates were fixed after all 19 defendants pleaded not guilty.
Bill expanding Therapy access to be Gazetted on 21 March
Its first reading at the Legislative Council is on 26 March.
Court orders 3-year corporate ban on Anxin’s ex-financial controller
Yang has been banned from undertaking corporate roles for three years.
Gov’t to enhance measures against illegal parking
It will continue to conduct daily monitoring, surprise inspections, and regular meetings.
Gov’t to introduce driving licence bill
The bill proposes to amend the Road Traffic Ordinance and related legislation.
Gov’t alerts public of fraudulent entity
Linkbex made false claims of its affiliation with seven SFC-licensed corporations.
Hong Kong’s new treasury rules may spur demand for legal, accounting advice
Listed companies may use repurchased stocks to fund investment and capital needs.
FAS, Heinbro to reform HK accounting and compliance services
The partnership will focus on streamlining compliance processes.
Gov’t implements mediation policy in contracts
Contract parties have to agree to use mediation in dispute settlement first before resorting to arbitration.
Several social security allowances to increase by 1.3% starting February
It will benefit more than 1.6 million people.
Gov’t loses tapes containing personal data of 76,000 individuals
The risk of leakage is "extremely low," the Official Receiver's Office said.
Radiographers, med techs to accept referrals from Chinese medicine practitioners
The Health Bureau aims to amend the current ordinance
Gov’t to launch award system to combat tenancy abuse
The Housing Authority will offer a $3,000 cash reward to informants.
Legislative Council approves Companies Amendment Bill
The amendment ordinance will be published in the Gazette on 17 January.
New investment scheme to ‘relax’ asset assessments
It is expected to rake in $24b investment into Hong Kong.
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