Courses

  • China Outbound M&A

    Cross-border M&A activity in Hong Kong, especially outbound ones from China, has been increasing in terms of volume, value and complexity in recent years. Some of the increase was attributable to offshore transactions involving China business operators, private equity funds and financial institutions. Because these transactions cover the laws of multiple jurisdictions, it is important to be cognizant of the various legal issues that may impact their execution. This course will identify the challenges and issues arising out of China outbound M&As and will analyze the legal and regulatory regime governing such transactions.

    12 May, 2017

    Courses
  • China Outbound M&A

    Cross-border M&A activity in Hong Kong, especially outbound ones from China, has been increasing in terms of volume, value and complexity in recent years. Some of the increase was attributable to offshore transactions involving China business operators, private equity funds and financial institutions. Because these transactions cover the laws of multiple jurisdictions, it is important to be cognizant of the various legal issues that may impact their execution. This course will identify the challenges and issues arising out of China outbound M&As and will analyze the legal and regulatory regime governing such transactions.

    02 Mar, 2018

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  • China Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) Strategy

    *Please note this course will be conducted in Mandarin*

    A Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise or WFOE is an entity in the PRC that incorporates with foreign capital but is governed by PRC Law. WFOEs provide significant advantages in that the Enterprise has exclusive control over the management and operation of the business. This structure provides foreign investors with the opportunity to tap into the PRC market. Understanding how to effective strategies for structuring and operating a WFOE is important in order to maximize opportunities. The following course will provide an overview of the WFOEs in terms of structure, requirements and effective strategies, as well as lay emphasis on the opportunity and recent development of WFOE to initiate private fund management (“PFM”) business.

    25 Nov, 2016

    CPD/CPT Courses
  • Client KYC & Suitability – An Update and Review

    In March 2016, a number of important developments relating to the framework for professional investors in Hong Kong became effective. Intermediaries now need to comply with additional regulatory requirements with respect to professional investors.

    In addition, the SFC proposed new client agreement requirements under the Code of Conduct. These proposed changes could have implications on the contractual relationship vis-à-vis an intermediary and its clients. There is a transitional period until 9 June 2017 when the changes will become fully effective but intermediaries are expected to already start the process to comply.

    This course will provide an overview of the relevant updates to the Professional Investor regime and the new client agreement requirements, as well as the practical implications of the changes for financial institutions and companies.

    02 Dec, 2016

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