30 Oct 2017

Stevenson, Wong & Co. Sponsor CIArb Asia Pacific Diploma in International Arbitration Hong Kong and Attend the Course Gala Dinner

The Asia Pacific Diploma in International Arbitration was successfully held in Hong Kong from 21 – 29 October 2017, conducted by The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of East Asia (CIArb), Australia and Singapore. Stevenson, Wong & Co. was honoured to sponsor the course which was well received and drew nearly 40 participants. After the course, both participants and the organizer expressed their delight that the course was held in our new office.

25 Oct 2017

New Opportunities for Fintech Startups with Launch of Various Sandbox Initiatives

Introduction
Financial technology, better known as Fintech, is making headlines around the world, especially with technologically conscious Chinese customers and businesses. Recently, regulators in Hong Kong have announced sandbox and other related initiatives aimed at Fintech firms. In general, the sandbox initiatives involve offering a more controlled regulatory regime for participating firms on the condition of having more clarity on the timing, scope and volume of services it can offer, making appropriate safeguards for customers, and accepting more supervision from the relevant regulators.