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Julia Charlton and various invited guests speak about investment opportunities in many countries, and in China and Hong Kong in particular. Podcast offers you information about history of economics science and up-to-date changes in law system. Our podcast is divided in two categories: Legally Speaking and Market Debate. Under the 'Legally speaking' category we publish speakers performance on one subject and under the 'Market debate' we publish conversations with our guests.

  1. Mineral Companies Listing on HKEX

    FEB 6

    Mineral Companies Listing on HKEX

    Comprehensive analysis of Chapter 18 Main Board Listing Rules for mineral and petroleum companies, covering eligibility criteria, waivers from financial tests, resource portfolio and rights requirements, Competent Person’s Reports, accepted reporting standards, disclosure obligations, and continuing obligations for listed issuers. #MineralCompaniesHKEX #HKEXChapter18 #MiningListing Timecodes: 00:00 Overview & Context 01:43 Guidance & Definition 05:00 Transaction Classifications 06:37 Core Eligibility 10:17 Exemption from Financial Tests 13:22 Case Example & Management Experience 16:37 GEM Differences & Disclosures 20:11 Rights, Risks, ESG 23:11 Financial Sensitivity & CPR 26:31 CPR Scope & Waivers 31:17 Competent Person Qualifications 36:11 Report Currency & Dispensations 39:25 Accepted Standards 42:45 Resource Substantiation 46:25 Petroleum Disclosures & NPV 51:33 Continuing Obligations 53:13 Transactional Rules Charltons Law Firm: https://www.charltonslaw.com/ Julia Charlton: https://www.charltonslaw.com/the-firm/people-culture/team-profile/julia-charlton/ Don’t forget to follow our social media: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/2995759/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/charltons Instagram: https://instagram.com/charltonslaw/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@charltons-law Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1647355

    56 min
  2. Treasury Shares and Company Re-Domiciliation

    JAN 2

    Treasury Shares and Company Re-Domiciliation

    In-depth analysis of the Treasury Shares regime for issuers listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, including Listing Rule requirements, Companies Ordinance amendments effective 17 April 2025, and practical compliance considerations such as segregation in CCASS, resale mandates, and disclosure obligations. The session also examines the inward Company Re-domiciliation regime effective May 2025, detailing eligibility, application process administered by the Companies Registry, legal continuity, and taxation treatment. #TreasurySharesHK #CompanyRedomiciliation #HKEXListingRules Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction & Agenda 00:01:32 Legacy Rules & Rationale 00:03:08 Companies Ordinance Amendments 00:04:40 Treasury Shares Definition & Holding 00:06:12 Rights Suspension & Segregation 00:07:48 CCASS Mechanics by Jurisdiction 00:10:51 Repurchases & Resale Mandates 00:12:30 General Mandate Limits & Pricing 00:14:18 PRC A/H Share Rules 00:15:28 Connected Transactions & Share Schemes 00:16:56 Dealing Restrictions & Blackouts 00:20:12 New Listings Lock-ups 00:21:36 Mandate Documentation & Disclosures 00:23:19 Treasury Resale Reporting 00:24:44 Voting, Float & Codes Treatment 00:27:55 Part XV Disclosure of Interests 00:29:26 Companies Ordinance Treasury Regime 00:31:13 Membership & Rights Suspension 00:32:40 Bonus Shares & Capital Effects 00:34:01 Statutory Filings & Stamp Duty 00:37:14 Background to Redomiciliation 00:40:26 Legal Identity Continuity 00:42:05 Scope & Eligible Types 00:43:38 Eligibility Criteria 00:45:16 Solvency & Protections 00:47:18 Application Form Essentials 00:48:28 Foundational Documents 00:50:07 Foreign Law Legal Opinion 00:53:09 Financials & Board Certificate 00:54:46 Process & Approval 00:56:25 Post-Redomicile Filings 00:59:44 Debentures Obligations 01:01:20 Taxation & Stamp Duty 01:02:53 Transition & Records 01:04:29 Sectoral Regulators 01:06:06 Closing Charltons Law Firm: https://www.charltonslaw.com/ Julia Charlton: https://www.charltonslaw.com/the-firm/people-culture/team-profile/julia-charlton/ Don’t forget to follow our social media: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/2995759/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/charltons Instagram: https://instagram.com/charltonslaw/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@charltons-law Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1647355

    1h 8m
  3. UK-Focused Crypto Litigation & Investigations

    11/25/2025

    UK-Focused Crypto Litigation & Investigations

    Relive Legalink's Fintech Group webinar on UK-focused crypto litigation and investigations, moderated by Julia Charlton of Charlton's Law in Hong Kong. David Bowman, Legal Director at Weightmans, examines the legal status of crypto assets under English law, landmark cases from AA v Persons Unknown to recent fraud recoveries, and forthcoming regulatory developments including stablecoin frameworks and ETNs in 2026. Steve Sandford, Partner at CyXcel, covers practical tracing of illicit transactions, blockchain forensics, AI-enhanced investigations, and threats such as cross-chain crime and quantum computing. Discover expert insights into crypto property rights, jurisdictional challenges, asset recovery tactics, and global cooperation against ransomware and scams. Essential viewing for legal, compliance, and fintech professionals in the digital asset space. #CryptoLaw #UKFintech #DigitalAssets Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction & Global Crypto Context 6:04 Speaker Introductions 6:04 Crypto Assets Defined & Market Facts 10:16 Key Terminology Explained 13:44 UK Legal Foundations 18:58 Law Commission & Digital Assets Bill 20:47 Landmark Crypto Cases 36:25 Enforcement & Regulatory Roadmap 40:08 Investigations Landscape 45:57 Cross-Chain Obfuscation 50:01 Core Tracing Methods & OSINT 56:00 AI Tools & DeFi Challenges 1:02:03 Emerging Threats (Quantum, Privacy) 1:07:15 Recovery Strategies & Case Studies 1:09:49 Q&A: International Cooperation 1:13:34 UK Regulation Pace 1:18:00 Blockchain Traceability & AI 1:25:10 Developer Duties & DAOs 1:30:09 Stablecoin Peg Compliance 1:27:38 Closing Outlook Charltons Law Firm: https://www.charltonslaw.com/ Julia Charlton: https://www.charltonslaw.com/the-firm/people-culture/team-profile/julia-charlton/ Don’t forget to follow our social media: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/2995759/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/charltons Instagram: https://instagram.com/charltonslaw/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@charltons-law Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1647355

    1h 31m
  4. HKEX Listing Rule Changes Effective 4 Aug 2025 & Public Float Consultation

    11/21/2025

    HKEX Listing Rule Changes Effective 4 Aug 2025 & Public Float Consultation

    This webinar recording provides an overview of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rule changes that took effect on 4 August 2025, including the introduction of the tiered initial public float thresholds and the new initial free float requirement. It also explains the key amendments to IPO share allocation and pricing mechanisms, and other consequential Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rule updates. The session further discusses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s further consultation on the public float regime, including the proposed ongoing public float thresholds, disclosure requirements, and consequences of significant public float shortfalls. #HKEX #HKEXListingRules #PublicFloat #IPOAllocationReforms #HKEXConsultationPaper#HKEXOpenMarket Timecodes: 0:00 Context & Market Backdrop 1:42 Adopted Proposals 3:19 Tiered Float Thresholds 4:57 Scope & Instruments 6:49 Float Calculation Revisions 10:06 Overseas Listings & DRs 11:22 Revised “Public” Definition 13:00 Float Disclosure Rules 14:36 Minimum HK Listing Portion 16:07 New Free Float Requirement 19:19 Ongoing Float Proposals 22:29 H-Share Ongoing Rules 24:03 Transitional Arrangements 25:35 No Waivers & OTC 27:06 Disclosure Framework 31:50 Breach Handling 34:58 Shortfall Criteria 38:18 Enforcement Powers 39:55 Takeovers & Relief 41:28 IPO Allocation 43:08 Clawback Mechanisms 48:08 Other Amendments 49:53 Valuation & Notices Charltons Law Firm: https://www.charltonslaw.com/ Julia Charlton: https://www.charltonslaw.com/the-firm/people-culture/team-profile/julia-charlton/ Don’t forget to follow our social media: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/2995759/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/charltons Instagram: https://instagram.com/charltonslaw/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@charltons-law Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1647355

    51 min
  5. Hong Kong Regulation of VATP Operators & Latest Updates

    11/20/2025

    Hong Kong Regulation of VATP Operators & Latest Updates

    This 22 September 2025 webinar describes Hong Kong's Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licensing regime under the Hong Kong Anti-Money Laundering Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO) and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO). It outlines the scope of the regime, licence application requirements, and ongoing obligations including token reviews and AML compliance. 2025 updates to the regime include a streamlined application process, the ability to provide staking services subject to conditions, and more stringent custody protocols. #HongKongVATPLicensingRegime2025 #SFCVirtualAssetStakingAndCustodyUpdates #CryptoTradingPlatformComplianceObligations #SFC #HongKongVATPs #AMLO #SFO Timecodes: 0:00 Overview and Dual-Regime Framework 1:58 AMLO Licensing Scope and Active Marketing Prohibition 3:40 What Counts as a VATP and Service Scope Limits 5:22 Virtual Asset Definition and Exclusions 6:49 SFO Licensing Triggers and Offshore Marketing Ban 8:45 Regulatory Materials and Eligibility for Licensing 10:37 Financial Resources and Responsible Officers 12:05 Ownership, Fit-and-Proper Tests, and Manager-in-Charge 15:38 MIC Oversight, Premises Approval, and Record-Keeping 17:24 Streamlined Licensing and External Assessments 21:09 Licence Conditions, Reporting, and Service Changes 23:01 Token Admission Governance and Ongoing Monitoring 24:43 Due Diligence and Retail Token Admission Criteria 28:21 Retail Access Controls and Stablecoin Policy 30:01 Investor Segmentation and Qualified Corporate PIs 31:52 Product Restrictions and Prohibited Activities 33:40 Client Onboarding, Knowledge, and Suitability 37:07 Disclosures and Transparency Requirements 38:52 Custody Structure and Core Controls 42:21 August 2025 Custody Enhancements 44:24 Third-Party Wallet Oversight and Readiness 46:16 Compensation Arrangements and Coverage 48:04 AML/CFT Obligations and Travel Rule 50:04 Audit, Financial Reporting, and Approvals 51:36 Notifications and Regulatory Filings 53:32 Staking Services Conditions and Fund Participation 55:19 Continuous Professional Training Requirements 56:16 AMLO Offences for Non-Securities Virtual Assets 57:06 SFO Offences for Security Tokens and Offers 59:00 Disciplinary Powers and Court Remedies 1:00:16 Closing Remarks Charltons Law Firm: https://www.charltonslaw.com/ Julia Charlton: https://www.charltonslaw.com/the-firm/people-culture/team-profile/julia-charlton/ Don’t forget to follow our social media: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/2995759/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/charltons Instagram: https://instagram.com/charltonslaw/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@charltons-law Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1647355

    1h 2m
  6. Directors’ Duties and Liabilities and Listed Companies’ Disclosure Obligations

    11/19/2025

    Directors’ Duties and Liabilities and Listed Companies’ Disclosure Obligations

    This 19 September 2025 webinar describes directors' liabilities and disclosure duties for directors of Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed companies. It outlines SFO and Companies Ordinance requirements, directors' fiduciary duties, and HKEX Listing Rules' requirements for announcements on dividends, appointments, and share issuances. Enforcement covers Market Misconduct Tribunal sanctions and HKEX powers such as trading halts. 2025 developments include Listing Rule changes and a public float consultation. Inside information criteria, safe harbors, and systems for compliance are described. #HKDirectors #HKEXListingRules #SFOCompliance #DirectorsDuties #HKEX #SFC #DirectorsTraining Timecodes: 0:00 Framework and Scope of Directors’ Responsibilities 1:41 Statutory, Regulatory, and Common Law Duties 3:22 Guidance Materials and Directors’ Core Obligations 5:06 Standards of Skill, Care, and Diligence 6:40 HKEX Disciplinary Powers and Sanctions 8:26 Public Float and Section 214 Disqualification 10:15 Director Contact Details and Announcement Basics 11:41 Timely Results and Corporate Changes Announcements 13:20 Director/CEO Appointment Disclosures and INED Requirements 15:08 Assessing INED Independence 16:45 Ongoing Independence Confirmation and Company Secretary Standards 19:50 Waivers, Compliance Advisers, and Senior Changes 21:18 Continuous Disclosure on Directors and Senior Management 22:58 Share Capital Changes and Next Day Disclosure 24:52 5% Threshold Events and Monthly Returns 28:00 Public Float, Pre-vetting, and Circulars 31:13 Financial Reporting and Distribution Timelines 33:03 Preliminary Results, Suspensions, and Audit Opinions 34:45 Board Governance and Voting Restrictions 36:08 Shareholder Protections and Dealing Codes 37:44 Inside Information: Definition and Disclosure Duty 39:20 Specificity, Public Knowledge, and Materiality 40:53 Timing, Escalation, and Holding Announcements 42:29 Safe Harbours and Confidentiality Preservation 44:22 Waivers, Officer Liability, and Systems of Control 45:46 Profit Warnings, Alerts, and Transaction Completion 49:14 Enforcement, Penalties, and MMT Orders 52:17 False Market, Enquiries, and Trading Halts 53:42 Trading Suspensions and Exchange Directions Charltons Law Firm: https://www.charltonslaw.com/ Julia Charlton: https://www.charltonslaw.com/the-firm/people-culture/team-profile/julia-charlton/ Don’t forget to follow our social media: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/2995759/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/charltons Instagram: https://instagram.com/charltonslaw/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@charltons-law Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1647355

    55 min
  7. The Great U.S. Crypto Reset

    11/05/2025

    The Great U.S. Crypto Reset

    Moderated by Julia Charlton, co-chair of Legalink’s Fintech Group, the webinar discussed 2025 U.S. digital asset regulation shifts with speakers Jordan Yeagley (Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney) and Joe Basrawi (Carter Ledyard). Yeagley outlined the U.S. Department of Justice’s move from “regulation by prosecution” to rules-based guidance, targeting fraud and embezzlement in crypto while deprioritizing regulatory violations unless willful. The DOJ closed misaligned investigations and disbanded its cryptocurrency enforcement team. A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve was established by executive order, with states like New Hampshire following, though not yet statutory. The Clarity Act proposes classifying “digital commodities” separate from securities, shifting oversight from the SEC to the CFTC. Basrawi detailed the Genius Act (Senate) and Stable Act (House), offering a federal license for stablecoin issuers to bypass state patchwork. Smaller issuers (less than $10B) under the Genius Act can choose federal or state-certified rules; larger ones must follow federal regulations. Both require 1:1 U.S. dollar or Treasury reserves, allow non-bank issuers, and may create “synthetic banks.” The Stable Act bans stablecoin interest and enforces stricter state rules, while the Genius Act is more flexible, requiring legislative alignment. Stablecoins are excluded from securities classification under the Genius Act. The U.S. aims to lead global crypto policy, impacting markets trading with it. Interoperability and federal preemption remain unresolved, but stablecoins may soon transform institutional trade, with consumer adoption slower. #CryptoRegulation #StablecoinLegislation #USFintech Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction & Webinar Overview 3:39 - DOJ’s New Crypto Enforcement Approach 15:16 - DOJ Policy in Action: Case Studies 18:26 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves: National & State 21:32 - Clarity Act: Redefining Digital Assets 30:34 - US Crypto Reset: Genius & Stable Acts 39:46 - Stablecoins: Market Impact & Policy Goals 46:50 - Genius Act Deep Dive: Licensing & Reserves 57:21 - Compliance Challenges for Stablecoin Issuers 1:00:03 - Genius vs. Stable Act: State vs. Federal 1:08:47 - Q&A: Legislative Timelines & Politics 1:17:12 - Q&A: Stablecoins in Commerce & Banking 1:21:14 - Q&A: Global Impact & Regulatory Harmony 1:30:21 - Q&A: SEC vs. CFTC & Interoperability 1:35:51 - Conclusion & Future Outlook Charltons Law Firm: https://www.charltonslaw.com/ Julia Charlton: https://www.charltonslaw.com/the-firm/people-culture/team-profile/julia-charlton/ Don’t forget to follow our social media: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/2995759/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/charltons Instagram: https://instagram.com/charltonslaw/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@charltons-law Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1647355

    1h 38m
  8. Corporate Governance Code & Related Listing Rule Changes Effective 1 July 2025

    04/25/2025

    Corporate Governance Code & Related Listing Rule Changes Effective 1 July 2025

    Julia Charlton discusses upcoming amendments to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Corporate Governance Code, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. These amendments focus on enhancing board effectiveness and independence, increasing diversity, improving risk management, and introducing greater disclosure requirements on dividend policies. Key changes include the introduction of a Lead INED role to serve as an intermediary and communication channel for directors and shareholders. The Exchange will also impose a cap on the number of concurrent Hong Kong-listed company directorships for independent non-executive directors (INEDs) and implement a nine-year cap on INED tenure to promote board refreshment. The Listing Rules will enforce mandatory continuous professional development for directors to keep them updated on key industry and regulatory developments. New provisions will require separate disclosure of gender ratios across the workforce and senior management, as well as set out requirements for maintaining a board skills matrix. The Exchange aims to improve transparency and constructive communication between boards and shareholders by mandating disclosures related to board performance reviews and dividend policies. Finally, while not all suggestions such as increasing INEDs to a majority in boards were adopted, the Exchange acknowledges these concerns for potential future consultations. #CorporateGovernance #HongKongStockExchange #ListingRules Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction to Corporate Governance Amendments 1:38 Consultation Process and Governance Aims 3:27 Guidance and Transitional Provisions 4:11 Lead INED Role Introduction 9:32 Shareholder Engagement and CPD Mandates 14:39 Board Performance Reviews and Skills Matrix 20:31 Cap on INED Directorships 24:11 Nine-Year INED Tenure Cap 31:07 Board and Workforce Diversity Requirements 37:13 Risk Management and Internal Control Reviews 42:02 Dividend Policy Disclosure Requirements 43:52 Additional Listing Rule Changes and Conclusion Charltons Law Firm: https://www.charltonslaw.com/ Julia Charlton: https://www.charltonslaw.com/the-firm/people-culture/team-profile/julia-charlton/ Don’t forget to follow our social media: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/2995759/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/charltons Instagram: https://instagram.com/charltonslaw/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@charltons-law Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1647355

    52 min
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Julia Charlton and various invited guests speak about investment opportunities in many countries, and in China and Hong Kong in particular. Podcast offers you information about history of economics science and up-to-date changes in law system. Our podcast is divided in two categories: Legally Speaking and Market Debate. Under the 'Legally speaking' category we publish speakers performance on one subject and under the 'Market debate' we publish conversations with our guests.

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