What you should know before attending an SFC interview (Part 1) Many people are worried when they receive a s.183 notice from the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) to attend an interview. In one minor respect, it is like an ICAC interview; but in many other respects, it is nothing like it. In this article,…
On 3 December 2025, Winnie Tam SC, Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Jurisdiction Council Member for Hong Kong, and our Partner Olivia Kung, Officer and Chair of the IPBA Publications Committee, hosted a welcome cocktail reception at Des Voeux Chambers to honour the visit of IPBA President-Elect Priti Suri to Hong Kong. The event drew over 65 attendees, including IPBA members and distinguished guests, creating a lively atmosphere of professional networking.
Later that evening, Olivia hosted an intimate dinner for Priti, featuring authentic Chinese cuisine — an essential Hong Kong experience.
Olivia will represent our firm to attend the upcoming IPBA annual conference in February 2026 in New Delhi, India.
To further strengthen collaboration in securities, futures, and listed company compliance matters, on 1 December 2025, our firm’s partners Mr. Stanley Chan, Ms. Artemis Szeto, and consultant Mr. Johnny Chan attended a seminar themed “Supervisory Authority and Enforcement Mechanisms of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”)”.
The seminar provided an overview analysis of the core framework of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (“SFO”), covering key topics including the licensing and registration regime, disciplinary proceedings, market misconduct, and disclosure obligations. The event aimed to deepen industry understanding of Hong Kong’s financial regulatory landscape and
compliance requirements.
Our consultant Mr. Johnny Chan, as the speaker, presents a comprehensive discussion on ten key areas:
1. Overview of Hong Kong’s Financial Regulatory Framework – Role and Position of the SFC
2. Regulatory Structure – Major Components of the Securities and Futures Ordinance
3. Licensing and Registration Regime
4. Supervisory and Intervention Powers of the SFC
5. Disciplinary Proceedings Mechanism
6. Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal
7. Market Misconduct and the Market Misconduct Tribunal
8. Criminal Offences under the SFO
9. Disclosure of Interests Regime
10. Insider Information Disclosure Obligations
Following the presentation, Mr. Stanley Chan, Mr. Liao Xin, and Mr. Luo Jianxin delivered closing remarks. They highlighted the importance of deepened collaboration, mutual development, and long-term synergy between the teams.
The seminar concluded with an open discussion session, where participants exchanged views on compliance trends and potential areas of cross-border cooperation between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Through this in-depth exchange of professional insights and practical experiences, the event further strengthened the foundation of cross-border collaboration between our firm and Guangdong Kingbridge Law Firm. Moving forward, both firms will continue to leverage their respective expertise to deliver more efficient, seamless, and high-quality cross-border legal services, jointly fostering a new chapter of integrated development.
On 17 November 2025, our Associate, Ms. Joycie Wu, was invited to speak at a seminar on water seepage litigation, jointly organised by Hong Kong Institution of Building & Services Engineers (HKIBSE) and Hong Kong Engineering Association Alliance (HKEAA). The seminar was held at the Hong Kong Mediation Centre and brought together legal experts, engineers, and senior mediators to share insights, case studies, and the recent developments in law, seepage investigation and mediation techniques related to water seepage issues.
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the regulator of the securities industry, has very wide statutory powers under Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571) (SFO). One important power is the power to search premises. This article addresses the following issues : What is a search warrant? What can the SFC seize during a search?…
Landmark SFC Settlement – HK$192 Million Compensation for Combest Shareholders The Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) has secured a landmark settlement in the Combest Holdings Limited case (“Combest”), requiring former senior executives of Combest to pay HK$192 million in compensation to shareholders. This case represents Hong Kong’s evolving securities regulation, particularly in holding shadow directors…
On 15 September 2025, Dr. Hon Johnny NG Kit-chong, MH, JP, Member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council and Founder of the Goldford Group, held a seminar on “Stablecoins” at our firm. During the seminar, Dr. Ng introduced the concepts of Web 1.0 to 3.0 and provided a detailed explanation of what stablecoins are, the differences between stablecoins and cryptocurrencies, the global market size of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies, and their future outlook.
In addition, Dr. Ng discussed the recently passed Stablecoins Ordinance and the JPEX (a virtual asset trading platform) fraud case with our firm’s lawyers during the seminar.
After Dr. Ng’s sharing, our firm’s lawyers gained a deeper understanding of concepts such as virtual currencies, stablecoins and the digital economy, laying a solid foundation for handling works related to digital assets and stablecoins transactions in the future.
Introduction of Stablecoin On 21 May 2025, Hong Kong passed the Stablecoin Ordinance (“the Ordinance”), marking a significant milestone in regulating stablecoin activities. The Ordinance establishes a stringent licensing regime to ensure financial stability and reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a global financial hub. Effective since 1 August 2025, the Ordinance is supported by forthcoming…
