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Hong Kong banks, telcos seek tech-savvy legal professionals
Hong Kong banks, telcos seek tech-savvy legal professionals
In addition to tech expertise, there’s also a growing demand for soft skills.
SFC updates regulatory framework for security token offerings
New SFC framework aims to foster active virtual asset markets while ensuring investor safety and market reliability.
5 measures investors and businesses must be aware of in 2024
One of the measures will exempt onshore disposal gains from profits tax.
Digital fraud trends peaked during the holiday shopping season - TransUnion
72% of Hong Kongers are concerned with being victimised by online fraud this holiday season.
Gov’t implements NSL amendment
The amendment seeks to avoid national security risks.
Hong Kong legal seas brace for influx of maritime lawyers
Hill Dickinson is amongst the firms that have recently begun expanding its global maritime practices.
GBA to form an online dispute resolution platform
The platform will integrate information and resources related to mediation and arbitration.
HK greenlights foreign gains tax bill
The government will implement the refined FSIE regime on 1 January 2024.
HK hikes penalties for occupational safety and health standards violations
If convicted on indictment, employers can be slapped with a $10m (US$1.28m) fine and 2 years in jail.
What you need to know about HK’s bill on tax certainty enhancement
The bill was gazetted on 20 October.
Measure proposed to strengthen prosecution vs overcharging water bills
It proposes to mandate parties who charge water costs to keep receipt copies.
Welfare cases fell with lowest-earnings cases having the most significant drop
It dropped 0.2% MoM in July 2023.
HK, Brunei join hands to strengthen dispute resolution
The cooperation would further promote HK as a centre for international legal and dispute resolution.
What you need to know about the stamp duty bill
The refund mechanism will attract incoming talent to live in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong strengthens copyright law
Amendments include new exceptions and a “safe harbour” regime.
High-profile crypto failures in 2022 drive stricter tax reporting
Tax reporting for crypto is rapidly becoming a global phenomenon.
Hong Kong, Mauritius sign agreement against double taxation
The agreement also provides tax relief measures.
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