
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: Understanding the circumstances that constitute insider dealing. • Types of Market Misconduct: Overview of offences under the SFO, including insider dealing, false trading, and price rigging. • Civil vs. Criminal Cases: Distinction between civil cases handled by the Market Misconduct Tribunal and criminal cases pursued in courts. • Recent Amendments: Discussion on upcoming changes to expand the scope of insider dealing regulations. • Case Studies: Analysis of landmark cases, including the implications of the Young Bik Fung case. • Defences Against Insider Dealing: Examination of various legal defences available under the SFO.
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Timecodes: 00:00:00 Introduction to Hong Kong's Insider Dealing Regime 00:01:47 Defining Insider Dealing 00:06:26 Extended Scenarios of Insider Dealing 00:09:44 Key Terms and Definitions 00:12:46 Case Study - Section 300's Application 00:15:58 Role of Connected Persons 00:19:16 Inside Information 00:22:19 General Knowledge and Price Effect 00:25:28 Defenses against Insider Dealing Accusations 00:31:15 Landmark Innocent Purpose Defense Case 00:36:04 Civil and Criminal Proceedings 00:37:39 SFC's Market Misconduct Tribunal Proceedings 00:45:36 Sanctions and MMT Orders 00:48:48 Appeals and Further Actions 01:03:07 Case Examples and Legal Repercussions 01:18:05 Expanding Territorial Scope of Insider Dealing 01:27:25 Conclusion and Future Developments
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