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Market Existential | Charltons
by Charltons
Julia Charlton and various invited guests speak about investment opportunities in many countries, and in China and Hong Kong in particular. Podcast offers you information about history of economics science and up-to-date changes in law system. Our podcast is divided in two categories: Legally Speaking and Market Debate. Under the 'Legally speaking' category we publish speakers performance on one subject and under the 'Market debate' we publish conversations with our guests.
Episodes
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Sponsor Work and HKEX Consultation on Listing Reforms
In-depth analysis of SFC and HKEX responses to 2025 IPO boom quality issues: record 516 applications received, 119 listings raising HK$285.8 billion, yet deficiencies in documents, overstretched sponsors, unqualified staff, and 16 suspensions prompted joint letter to 13 sponsors in Dec 2025. SFC...
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Listing Biotech Companies on the HKEX
In this comprehensive session, we explore the Chapter 18A regime introduced in 2018 that allows pre-revenue biotech companies to list on the Main Board without meeting the usual profit or revenue tests. The presentation covers the rapid growth of China’s biotech sector, the evolution of the HKEX...
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Overview of HK Stablecoin Regulation: Part 2
Part 2: Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulation webinar presented by Julia Charlton. In this comprehensive session, Julia explores the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) obligations for HKMA-licensed stablecoin issuers, including the requirements for Travel Rule compliance,...
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Overview of HK Stablecoin Regulation Part 1
The session offers a detailed analysis of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s licensing framework applicable to Specified Stablecoins (fiat-referenced stablecoins). Topics addressed include the scope of regulated activities, eligibility criteria for licence applicants, incorporation requirements,...
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Insider Dealing Under Hong Kong Law
Comprehensive review of the SFO insider dealing regime, including offence elements, defences, enforcement powers, notable cases, proposed extraterritorial expansions, and the SFC’s Market Sounding Guidelines (effective 2 May 2025). #InsiderDealingHK #SFOHongKong #SFCMisconduct Timecodes: 00:00...
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Mineral Companies Listing on HKEX
Comprehensive analysis of Chapter 18 Main Board Listing Rules for mineral and petroleum companies, covering eligibility criteria, waivers from financial tests, resource portfolio and rights requirements, Competent Person’s Reports, accepted reporting standards, disclosure obligations, and...
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Treasury Shares and Company Re-Domiciliation
In-depth analysis of the Treasury Shares regime for issuers listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, including Listing Rule requirements, Companies Ordinance amendments effective 17 April 2025, and practical compliance considerations such as segregation in CCASS, resale mandates, and...
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UK-Focused Crypto Litigation & Investigations
Relive Legalink's Fintech Group webinar on UK-focused crypto litigation and investigations, moderated by Julia Charlton of Charlton's Law in Hong Kong. David Bowman, Legal Director at Weightmans, examines the legal status of crypto assets under English law, landmark cases from AA v Persons…
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HKEX Listing Rule Changes Effective 4 Aug 2025 & Public Float Consultation
This webinar recording provides an overview of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rule changes that took effect on 4 August 2025, including the introduction of the tiered initial public float thresholds and the new initial free float requirement. It also explains the key amendments to IPO share...
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Hong Kong Regulation of VATP Operators & Latest Updates
This 22 September 2025 webinar describes Hong Kong's Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licensing regime under the Hong Kong Anti-Money Laundering Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO) and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO). It outlines the scope of the regime, licence...
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Directors’ Duties and Liabilities and Listed Companies’ Disclosure Obligations
This 19 September 2025 webinar describes directors' liabilities and disclosure duties for directors of Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed companies. It outlines SFO and Companies Ordinance requirements, directors' fiduciary duties, and HKEX Listing Rules' requirements for announcements on dividends,...
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The Great U.S. Crypto Reset
Moderated by Julia Charlton, co-chair of Legalink’s Fintech Group, the webinar discussed 2025 U.S. digital asset regulation shifts with speakers Jordan Yeagley (Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney) and Joe Basrawi (Carter Ledyard). Yeagley outlined the U.S. Department of Justice’s move from “regulation…
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Corporate Governance Code & Related Listing Rule Changes Effective 1 July 2025
Julia Charlton discusses upcoming amendments to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Corporate Governance Code, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. These amendments focus on enhancing board effectiveness and independence, increasing diversity, improving risk management, and introducing greater…
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HKEX Consultation on Proposals to Optimise IPO Price Discovery & Open Market Requirements
Julia Charlton discusses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's proposals to optimize IPO price discovery and open market requirements, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong's securities market. The exchange's proposed reforms focus on the IPO price discovery process and open market...
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Overview of the SFC’s Code on Takeovers and Mergers
The Code on Takeovers and Mergers, also known as the Takeovers Code, was introduced in Hong Kong in 1975 and is voluntary, relying on market participants' willingness to comply rather than legal enforcement. The Code is overseen by the Executive Director of the Corporate Finance Division of the…
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SFC Bookbuilding Conduct Requirements & related HKEX Listing Rule Requirements
The webinar discusses the implementation of the Book Building Conduct Requirements as part of the SFC's Code of Conduct and the related amendments to the Stock Exchange's Main Board and GEM listing rules, which took effect in August 2022. These requirements arise from concerns identified by the…
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HKEX Treasury Shares Regime and Proposed Company Re-Domiciliation Regime
The webinar introduces significant changes related to the treasury share regime and the proposed company re-domiciliation scheme in Hong Kong, focusing first on the treasury share regime that began in June 2024. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange amended its listing rules to allow repurchased shares to...
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Listing Mineral Companies in Hong Kong
The webinar discusses the listing of mineral and petroleum companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, focusing on the specific requirements laid out in Chapter 18 of the Main Board Listing Rules. Chapter 18 allows these companies to bypass certain financial tests required for listing, provided…
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Hong Kong Regulation of Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
The webinar elaborated on Hong Kong's regulatory framework for virtual asset trading platforms, emphasizing its two licensing regimes under the AMLO and SFO. The speaker explained the comprehensive licensing requirements, which include submitting a consolidated application through the SFC's WINGS...
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Licensing Regimes for Virtual Asset OTC Services & Stablecoin Issuers
The webinar discussed the proposed regulatory frameworks for virtual asset OTC services and stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government aims to address money laundering and terrorist financing risks linked to virtual assets under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist...
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Insider Dealing in Hong Kong
The webinar covers the insider dealing regime in Hong Kong under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO). Following the SFC's consultation conclusions from August 2023, significant changes are on the horizon for the insider dealing framework. Key Topics Covered:• Insider Dealing Definition:...
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HKEX Consultation on Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules
Julia Charlton presented a webinar discussing the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's proposed amendments to the Corporate Governance Code and related Listing Rules. The Exchange's proposals, published in a consultation paper in June 2024, aim to strengthen corporate governance practices and enhance board...
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Listing Biotech Companies on the HKEX
On 13 August 2024, Julia Charlton presented a webinar on Listing Biotech Companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This webinar covers the following topics:− Introduction to the HKEx regime for listing pre-revenue Biotech Companies− Chapter 18A suitability requirement under the Guide for New...
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The HKEX's SPAC Listing Regime
On 6 August 2024, Julia Charlton presented a webinar on Listing SPACS on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This webinar covers the following topics: • Overview and Introduction– What is a SPAC and what is a SPAC Promoter?– The SPAC regime– What is a De-SPAC Target?– What is a DE-SPAC Transaction and...
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Hong Kong Regulation of Virtual Assets Trading Platforms
On 20 October 2023, Julia Charlton presented a webinar on Hong Kong Regulation of Virtual Asset Trading Platform. This webinar will cover Hong Kong’s licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms, the ongoing obligations and various restrictions on their activities once they become…
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Insider Dealing in Hong Kong – Overview & Update
On 8th August 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its Consultation Conclusions on the changes to Hong Kong's insider dealing regime under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO). The current insider dealing regime only covers securities that are listed on the Hong Kong...
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HKEX Consultation Paper on GEM Listing Reforms
On 26 September 2023, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) published a Consultation Paper setting out reforms to the GEM Listing Rules aimed at encouraging more companies to list on GEM. The proposal includes an introduction of an alternative listing eligibility test to allow the listing of high...
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Overview of the legal systems of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Hong Kong
Charltons and Alsuwaidi & Company hosted a webinar entitled “A Tale of Three Cities: Overview of the legal systems of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Hong Kong”. Julia Charlton was joined by the managing partner of Alsuwaidi & Company, Mr Mohammed Alsuwaidi and senior associates and representatives of the...
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SFC Consultation on Proposed Takeovers Codes Amendments & Share Buy-Backs
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs in May of this year. The consultation proposed a number of changes, including the codification of various existing practices…
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Overview of Hong Kong VASP licensing & SFC Consultation Conclusions
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has recently released its consultation conclusions on the Proposed Regulatory Requirements for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators Licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission in February 2023. This finalises the detailed regulatory...
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Overview of the legal systems of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Hong Kong
Charltons and Alsuwaidi & Company hosted a webinar entitled “A Tale of Three Cities: Overview of the legal systems of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Hong Kong”. Julia Charlton was joined by the managing partner of Alsuwaidi & Company, Mr Mohammed Alsuwaidi and senior associates and representatives of the...
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SFC Consults on Proposed Regulatory Requirements for VA Trading Platform Operators
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has recently released a consultation paper on proposed regulatory requirements for virtual asset trading platform operators. In light of the rapid growth of virtual assets, it has become increasingly crucial to ensure that these platforms operate...
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2022 HKEX and SFC Disciplinary and Enforcement Actions (May - August 2022)
On 1 March 2023, Julia Charlton presented a webinar on the HKEX and SFC Disciplinary & Enforcement Actions between May and August 2022. This webinar provided a brief introduction and overview of the trends of the disciplinary and enforcement actions of the HKEX and the SFC from May to August…
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2022 HKEX and SFC Disciplinary and Enforcement Actions (January - April 2022)
On 27 February 2023, Julia Charlton presented a podcast on the HKEX and SFC Disciplinary & Enforcement Actions between January and April 2022. This podcast provided a brief introduction and overview of the trends of the disciplinary and enforcement actions of the HKEX and the SFC in the first…
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Virtual Roundtable on Listing Asian companies on Aquis
The London-based Aquis Exchange PLC is a stock exchange group that operates Aquis Exchange -a pan European cash equities trading business, and Aquis Stock Exchange -a primary UK Stock Market composed of a Main Market and a two-tiered Growth Market. It is authorized and regulated by the UK…
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Listing Opportunities on Nasdaq Dubai
Nasdaq Dubai and Charltons’ webinar on Listing Opportunities on Nasdaq Dubai. Nasdaq Dubai is an international exchange located in the Dubai International Financial Centre with a large and diversified investor base from 212 nationalities. For this podcast, we were joined by Huimin Qiu who is...
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2022 Virtual Asset (Crypto) Service Providers & Dealers in Precious Metals & Stones
On 31 October 2022, Julia Charlton presented a podcast on 2022 Virtual Asset (Crypto) Service Providers & Dealers in Precious Metals & Stones: Hong Kong’s New Regulatory Regimes. This podcast provided an overview of the new Hong Kong licensing regime for virtual asset service providers and the…
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SFC Bookbuilding Conduct Requirements – HKEX Listing Rules & Transitional Arrangements
On 28 October 2022, Julia Charlton presented a podcast on SFC Bookbuilding Conduct Requirements – HKEX Listing Rules & Transitional Arrangements. This podcast provided an overview of the concerns leading to the Bookbuilding Conduct Requirements and an in-depth summary of the key features of the...
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2022 Insider Dealing in Hong Kong
On 27 October 2022, Julia Charlton presented a podcast on Insider Dealing in Hong Kong – Overview & Update. This podcast provided an overview of the laws on insider dealing in Hong Kong and a summary of the enforcement action and measures against insider dealing, as well as defenses to insider...
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Listing Pre-Revenue Biotech Companies in Hong Kong
On 14 October 2022, Julia Charlton presented a podcast on Listing Pre-Revenue Biotech Companies on the HKEx. This webinar is to provide a detailed explanation on listing pre-revenue Biotech Companies. In April 2018, the HKEx implemented a new listing regime aimed at attracting the listings of...
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Listing Mineral Companies
This podcast is to provide a detailed explanation on listing Mineral Companies. Mineral and petroleum companies may list on the HKEx, subject to the additional listing eligibility requirements, disclosure standards and continuing obligations set out in Chapter 18 of the Listing Rules. Chapter 18…
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Disclosure of Interests
On 10 October 2022, Julia Charlton presented a podcast on Hong Kong’s Disclosure of Interests Regime. This podcast is to provide a detailed explanation of the disclosure of interests regime. Part XV (Disclosure of Interests) of the SFO contains two regimes: one for substantial shareholders, and…
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Crypto licensing regime in the UAE
UAE is one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency markets in the world. The regulatory regimes in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE provide several options for crypto firms to explore and positions the UAE as a regional and global destination for the virtual assets sector. The podcast focuses on...
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Charltons Hong Kong Crypto Regulation Series 2022 | Part 3
The podcast concludes the discussion of Hong Kong’s domestic regulation of cryptocurrencies and related activities. It covers the regulatory status of different types of virtual assets, the SFC’s existing framework for licensing crypto exchanges under the Securities and Futures Ordinance, the new...
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Charltons Hong Kong Crypto Regulation Series 2022 | Part 2
This podcast considers the progress made in implementing FATF’s revised recommendations (including Hong Kong’s progress). It then focuses on Hong Kong regulation of cryptocurrencies, looking firstly at the scope of the SFC’s regulatory remit and then at the SFC’s requirements for managers and...
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Charltons Hong Kong Crypto Regulation 2022 | Part 1
The podcast provides a general introduction to crypto regulation looking at key developments in global cryptocurrency markets, before turning to FATF’s revised recommendations requiring the licensing of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) which has resulted in new licensing regimes in member...
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HKEX’s New Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers | Legally Speaking
Julia Charlton presents a summary on Hong Kong Stock Exchange HKEX’s new listing regime for overseas issuers. This podcast provides a detailed explanation of the new listing regime for overseas companies. The revised Hong Kong Stock Exchange HKEX Listing Rules simplified and streamlined the…
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HKEX’s Proposed Listing Rule Changes for Listed Company Share Schemes | Legally speaking
Julia Charlton presents a podcast on Hong Kong Stock Exchange or HKEX’s proposed Listing Rule changes for listed company share schemes. The podcast explained Hong Kong Stock Exchange or HKEX Listing Rule amendments with reference to the existing regime and the position in other jurisdictions.…
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What to expect from the Chinese economy in 2022 | Legally Speaking
China’s economic performance for the year 2021 was marked with strong economic growth of 8.1%, as well as several new initiatives and policies aimed to bring about dynamic changes in the country’s economic outlook for the new decade. Listen to our podcast on regulatory background to the Chinese...
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STOs in Hong Kong | Legally Speaking
This podcast starts with a background to security tokens and comparison between security token offerings (STOs) and initial coin offerings (ICOs). A security token is a digital or virtual asset issued on distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the form of a security. Examples include the tokenised...
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Julia Charlton and various invited guests speak about investment opportunities in many countries, and in China and Hong Kong in particular. Podcast offers you information about history of economics science and up-to-date changes in law system. Our podcast is divided in two categories: Legally Speaking and Market Debate. Under the 'Legally speaking' category we publish speakers performance on one subject and under the 'Market debate' we publish conversations with our guests.
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