by Ashford Benjamin | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published the Mutual Evaluation Report of Hong Kong (Report) on 4 September 2019, assessing Hong Kong’s anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime to be compliant and effective overall. The SFC...
by Ashford Benjamin | Sep 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Although this was indicated as being on the cards, China has surprised the global investment community with an unexpected formal announcement to abolish the quota requirements under the QFII and RQFII regimes. The China Statement Administration...
by Ashford Benjamin | Aug 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
As General Counsel / Heads of Legal are starting to plan their headcount for 2020, we have compiled a detailed In-House Legal Financial Services Salary Guide, based on data from discussions with the majority of lawyers in this area in Hong Kong. As a firm we have...
by Ashford Benjamin | Jul 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
With the majority of private practice firms paying bonuses at this time of year, and pay rises being announced, we bring you the most up-to-date salary guide for your benefit, whether you are looking to move, or want to benchmark yourself with your peers. As always,...
by Ashford Benjamin | Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Hong Kong Competition Commission has published proposals for a cooperation and settlement policy aimed at encouraging companies involved in cartels to step forward and help with investigations. The new policy (16 page / 416KB PDF) sits alongside the...
by Ashford Benjamin | May 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Recently, the President of the Law Society, Melissa Pang, announced a study and initiative to promote diversity and inclusion at the senior level of the legal profession. At the moment, male and female genders are almost equally represented at the entry level, but...
