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Ropes & Gray prepares to offer Hong Kong law advice with local hires

Ropes & Gray has hired two Hong Kong partners in preparation for the launch of its Hong Kong law practice on 28 May. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Kirkland & Ellis Targets Asia Deals With Skadden, Latham Hong Kong Hires Kirkland & Ellis Hire Skadden, Latham Partners in Hong Kong Push...

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Hong Kong economy slowed in first quarter

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s economic growth slowed sharply in the first quarter of the year due to sluggish exports and a weak global economy, the government said. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Hong Kong economy slows in Jan-Mar Hong Kong economic growth slows to 0.4% in January-March Hong Kong Exchange Considers...

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Hong Kong economic growth slows to 0.4% in January-March

HONG KONG – Hong Kong's economic growth slowed sharply in the first quarter of the year due to sluggish exports and a weak global economy, the government said Friday, May 11. The economy grew 0.4% year-on-year in the first 3 months of the year compared with 3% in the … (read the rest of...

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IPOs Get Riskier for Bankers as Hong Kong Weighs Prison Terms

Bankers may face prison for misleading information in share-sale documents under a proposal by Hong Kong regulators that could raise the cost and risk of arranging initial public offerings in the city. (read the rest of the story…) Related items IMF Says Hong Kong At Risk Of Recession IMF: Hong Kong In Risk Of...

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Cadwalader Adds Three Top Capital Markets Attorneys to Hong Kong

HONG KONG and NEW YORK, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP (Cadwalader), a leading counsellor to global financial institutions and corporations, today announced a substantial … (read the rest of the story…) Related items Cadwalader Adds Leading Structured Finance Lawyer to Hong Kong Office Ropes & Gray prepares to offer Hong...

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UPDATE 1-SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. documents allege HSBC money-laundering lapses=2

d "gullible, poorly trained, and otherwiseincompetent personnel." In 2009, the OCC deemed a seniorcompliance official at HSBC to be incompetent – the sameexecutive in charge of implementing a … (read the rest of the story…) Related items UPDATE 2-Hong Kong SFC to name M&A lawyer Alder as head-sources Ropes & Gray prepares to offer...

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Touring Hong Kong’s Waterways

Junk tours of the Hong Kong harbor go past icons like the Star Ferry. HONG KONG — Life here has always revolved around the water. For centuries, Victoria Harbor was this bustling port’s lifeline to travel and trade. Hotels and skyscrapers sprang up on its banks, growing into the skyline known today. (read the...

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20. Malaysia and Hong Kong sign tax pact

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Hong Kong have signed a deal to prevent the payment of double taxes by companies and individuals. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Malaysia and Hong Kong sign tax pact Hong Kong economy slowed in first quarter Ice age baby mammoth goes on display in Hong Kong Hong Kong...

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Malaysia and Hong Kong sign tax pact

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Hong Kong have signed a deal to prevent the payment of double taxes by companies and individuals. (read the rest of the story…) Related items 20. Malaysia and Hong Kong sign tax pact Hong Kong economy slowed in first quarter Ice age baby mammoth goes on display in Hong Kong Hong...

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Haitong's $1.77 billion offer tests HK demand for listings

Haitong Securities Co Ltd , China's No.2 brokerage by assets, launched on Tuesday an up to $1.77 billion Hong Kong share offering, tapping equity markets to fund overseas takeovers and growth of its margin … (read the rest of the story…) Related items China's No 2 broker Haitong prices Hong Kong offer near bottom...

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