Alex Cho

Meet The Members – Asia-Pacific and The Middle East & Africa China is much friendlier to small businesses than it once was – here’s what has changed: No minimum capital requirement China cancelled the minimum capital requirement for setting up an entity some years ago, eliminating a major hurdle for start-ups. Theoretically, a foreign investor…

Hong Kong SAR Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund (“LPF”) Regime Hong Kong is the second largest private equity hub in Asia after Mainland China. As an international financial centre, Hong Kong has a vital role to play in the Funds Industry, and is committed to strengthening its position as a jurisdiction of choice for Private…

Mainland Foreign Investment Law China’s Foreign Investment Law became effective on 1 January 2020, replacing old laws each of which was applicable only to a certain type of entity set up by foreign investors. Key features of the Law include the following: Old laws provided incentives (such as tax holidays) and imposed restrictions on foreign…

Foreward by Andrew Chilvers When the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive was introduced into law by the UK and EU in January 2020, for many professionals it was a much needed addition to legislation that would significantly help business transparency and combat money laundering. In essence, it was good for business and for public and professional…