Navigating Hong Kong’s ESG Landscape: Regulations, Trends, and Opportunities
Hong Kong, positioned at the crossroads of finance and sustainability, emerges as a key player in the global ESG landscape. With robust regulatory frameworks, strategic green finance initiatives, and a surge in demand for ESG expertise, Hong Kong offers a vibrant ecosystem for sustainable finance.
China Moves to Facilitate Cross-Border Data Flows, Hints at Regulatory Easing in 2024
Comments made by EU Commission President suggest China will seek to facilitate cross-border data flows in 2024 by providing more regulatory clarity.
China’s Cybersecurity Regulator Issues Draft Measures on Incident Reporting
China’s cybersecurity regulator has issued draft measures mandating companies to report network security incidents. Feedback is being solicited till January 7, 2024.
All Apps and Mini Programs to be Registered by End of March 2024 – A Quick Guide
As the March 31 deadline approaches, we explain the required procedures for apps and mini programs in China to register with the industry regulator.
New Inspection Regime for Hong Kong Companies: Phase 3 from December 27, 2023
Phase 3 of Hong Kong’s New Inspection Regine will commence on December 27, 2023. Concerned individuals can apply to the Companies Registry to withhold their relevant information from public inspection.
China Cybersecurity and Data Protection Regulations – 2023 Recap and 2024 Outlook
How have data protection regulations developed over the past year? We summarize the latest developments and discuss the future outlook of China’s data regulations.
Apostille Convention Officially Takes Effect in China on November 7
China’s accession to the Convention simplifies authentication procedures required to use foreign documents for administrative matters in China. The Apostille Convention officially took effect in China on November 7, 2023.
Company Supervisors in China – Obligations, Liabilities and Legal Requirements
Company supervisors play an important role in corporate governance in China and are a requirement for all almost all companies operating in the country.