Sep 7, 2012
Drafting a law is a complex and costly business so the temptation to borrow, lock stock and barrel, from overseas precedents is great. The principle here, however, should be ‘borrower beware’ because the history of the diffusion of law is littered with...
Sep 7, 2012
This month CSj gives company secretaries a head-start in preparing for the new Companies Ordinance, gazetted last month, by highlighting the key areas where the new ordinance will impact company secretarial work in Hong Kong. Implementation of the new Companies...
Sep 7, 2012
Is the institution of the board of directors, which emanates from the 17th century, fit for purpose in today’s dynamic and complex business environment? A prominent line-up of speakers at the Institute’s eighth biennial corporate governance conference,...
Sep 7, 2012
Andrew Sheng, President of the Fung Global Institute and Chief Adviser to the China Banking Regulatory Commission, is one of Asia’s most respected commentators on global finance and corporate governance. As guest speaker at the HKICS’ latest Members’ Luncheon...
Sep 7, 2012
The Securities and Futures (Amendment) Ordinance, enacted earlier this year, requires listed companies to disclose price-sensitive information ‘as soon as reasonably practicable’ to the public. One rather significant ‘practical’ impediment to speedy...
Sep 7, 2012
Consistent with the objectives of The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries, this communication is a reminder of some of the salient responsibilities and attributes of a company secretary of a private company incorporated in Hong Kong Residency qualification If...
Sep 7, 2012
Q: What are Hong Kong Depositary Receipts and how are they different to normal listed securities? A: Hong Kong Depositary Receipts (HDRs) are securities that are listed and traded on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. HDRs offer an alternative mechanism for foreign...
Sep 7, 2012
Cut and paste? – The hazards of legislative borrowing. Click the cover image below to view or download a pdf of the full...
