Professional Services/Legal

FSTB and Bloomberg establish Hong Kong Family Office Nexus

Together with Invest Hong Kong, the three will focus on four pillars.

Hong Kong launches Maintenance Mediation Pilot Scheme

The three-year pilot scheme is expected to process a total of 1,200 cases.

Labour Department revokes licence of JB Employment Agency in Kwun Tong

This marks the first instance of an EA licence being revoked in 2024.

Chan promotes Hong Kong’s financial sector in UK visit

He highlighted that Hong Kong’s financial markets are undergoing reforms.

Lam promotes Hong Kong's legal services in Kuala Lumpur visit

One highlight of the discussion was Malaysia's need for cross-jurisdictional legal services.

Treasury Bureau reports positive feedback on paperless corporate communications proposals

The bureau is drafting the amendment bill and will introduce it to the Legislative Council. Paperless corporate communication proposals have received...

PCPD finds 23 blind ads, convicts 26 over doxxing

It has received 57 enquiries and 11 complaints regarding Blind Ads.

Customs investigates closure of fitness and beauty chain Physical

The investigation led to an arrest of two of its directors.

HKFindlawyer.com debuts lawyer search feature with user ratings and reviews

This will help the public find trustworthy legal services.

Excellence Singapore steps into HK, China market with new services

This aims to address the influx of Chinese businesses seeking business frameworks within Singapore.

Police Force launches recruitment app

This allows people to submit and track their police job applications. 

Hong Kong adopts hybrid legislative for tax regulation revisions

This will take effect for fiscal years beginning on or after 1 January 2025.

GBA Contract simplifies data transfers for Hong Kong businesses

New regime streamlines cross-border data compliance.

Support centre launched for minority owners in compulsory sale disputes

Over 60 lawyers and 30 surveyors offer free advisory through seminars.