The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong’s Growth Enterprise Market Listing Reforms
On September 26, 2023, HKEx proposed changes to GEM Listing Rules to counter declining new listings since 2019, influenced by the success of the Beijing Stock Exchange in attracting small and medium-sized enterprises.
Regulatory Compliance: Bermuda Economic Substance and AML/ATF Regimes
Regulatory compliance has seen developments at a global scale over recent years, with continued focus on tax evasion and anti-money laundering (AML)/anti-terrorist financing (ATF).
Exploring Wealth Solutions Amidst Shifting Horizons with Appleby Partner Richard Grasby
Richard shared insights on global trends in wealth structuring and their relevance to Asian markets.
Podcast: Technology Trends & Bermuda
Technology by nature is a constantly changing industry, and with the introduction of AI technology, more changes are surely coming. Listen to the latest ‘Tech Talks’ podcast now.
Navigating AI Service Contracts
Organisations are increasingly using and relying on the many commercial advantages of artificial intelligence to model risk, fabricate simulated data, create analytical reports and even generate computer code.
Aquapoint L.P. v Xiaohu Fan CICA (Civil) Appeal no. 0014 of 2022 (Grand Court cause no. FSD 0157 of 2021 (DDJ)), 4 October 2023
In the Matter of Aubit International
Following Aubit International’s unsuccessful petition to appoint restructuring officers, the Grand Court granted orders winding up the company.
Appleby Jersey experts explain why changes to the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998 help protect non-professional investors for investment activity brought about by an “arranger” in or from within the island.
Lay Offs: A practical analysis of the legislation for employers
The choice to make lay offs is never an easy one. It is also an area of business where the commercial and the personal inevitably overlap, making it even more challenging. It is important therefore that employers are well-equipped to manage the lay off of employees.
Bermuda: Economic Substance – Trends in Compliance and Enforcement
This article provides a brief summary of the legislative framework concerning the regulation of the ES requirements and provides some insights from our experience practising in this area.
The Insolvency Review: Bermuda
The Insolvency Review offers an in-depth review of the most consequential features of the insolvency laws and procedures in key jurisdictions worldwide. It also examines the practical implications of recent market trends and insolvency case developments.
Bermuda: Investors still wary of sidecars despite upbeat outlook for 2023 returns
Sidecar vehicles are expected to return on average 20%-30% in 2023, assuming no major loss event in the remaining weeks of the year, according to sources canvassed by Trading Risk.
