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Read part one of the case study here. Causes of issues The incident illustrated is only one the many similar cases in existence, which...

Multinational conglomerates often seek to invest simultaneously in the domestic market where it is headquartered, as well as abroad in...

The ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners), the world's largest anti-fraud organisation, recently published its 2022 Report to the Nations with the results of a comprehensive study of 2,110 cases of fraud across 133 countries. The report estimates that, on average, an organisation loses about 5% of its annual revenue to fraud each year. This causes a median loss of US$117,000 before the fraud has been detected. Therefore, taking action to combat fraud is of utmost im

What Is an Open‑End Fund (OEF)? Open‑end fund ( “OEF” ) is a type of mutual fund that invests in a pool of assets, including stocks, bonds, and money market instruments. Because there is no limit to the amount of shares the fund can issue, it is a flexible scheme that allows for continual input and withdrawals from pool participants. The price of an OEF is reflected by its net asset value (“NAV”) , which is determined by the number of shares purchased and sold each day. Unlik

什么是开放式基金 开放式基金是一种共同基金，即参与投资一个资产池，包括股票、债券和货币市场工具。因为开放式基金没有限制可发行股份的数量，所以它是一个相对灵活的计划，允许投资者随时购入或赎回股份。开放式基金的价格由其资产净值决定，而该数值则由每天购入和赎回的股份数量得出。与封...

In this Stefan Schmierer interview on LSE’s On The Case podcast, Managing Partner Stefan Schmierer of Ravenscroft & Schmierer shares his career path, his move from Germany to Hong Kong, and insights into practising law across civil and common law jurisdictions. Hosted by Nicole Luk, this episode offers a candid look at Stefan’s journey, his work with international clients, and his advice for aspiring lawyers

Watch my video on YouTube. Editing an upcoming video for the German Desk of Ravenscroft & Schmierer. Outsourcing videography work to an...

A Limited Partnership Fund (“LPF”) is a type of fund that has the structure of a limited partnership and manages assets for the benefit of its investors. In Hong Kong, LPFs are regulated by the Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance (Cap. 637) (“LPFO”). Given the opt‑in nature of the LPF regime, it is not compulsory to register the LPF.

什么是有限合伙基金 有限合伙基金是一种基于有限合伙结构的基金，旨在由普通合伙人帮助其投资者的管理资产。在香港，该基金受第637章《有限合伙基金条例》（下称“条例”）规管。鉴于有限合伙基金制度的自愿性质，这类基金不要求根据条例强制注册。 基金的结构...

Read my Article on LinkedIn. Within the first hour of my arrival as a trainee solicitor, I was assigned tasks for the next few days, including research about Hong Kong’s regulations on autonomous vehicles, checking several dozens of pages of Chinese-to-English translations, and reviewing a thick case-bundle comprising several hundred pages of a contract law case. Although it felt slightly overwhelming, it was also reassuring at the same time because my position as a “le

''As a result of such a framework, Hong Kong's reliance on offshore jurisdictions for asset management has been significantly reduced."...

香港：从资金"出口”到 "入口"的转变 在香港设立有限合伙基金之前，不少企业会选择在开曼群岛和英属维尔京群岛等离岸中心设立其私募基金，因为它们拥有成熟的私募股权制度、与时俱进的法律结构和友好的税收政策。随着中国转变为主要的对外投资中心之一，对于对中国市场感兴趣的投资者而言，...

Authors: Louie Lee (Ravenscroft & Schmierer) & Joshua Chu (Coinllectibles™️) “All my best investments were in networks that everyone...

The Greater Bay Area ("GBA"), a region in the Southern coastal area of China (depicted below), with a population of roughly 86 million and one of the highest GDP (gross domestic product) regions throughout the world, receives investments from all over the globe. Meanwhile, the 56,000 square kilometers land area, which is home to over 9 major cities in China, including Hong Kong and Macau, receives nearly 73% of all its investments from Hong Kong.