A Glimpse Into the New Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance (LPFO)

Hong Kong’s existing legislation for limited partnerships, the Limited Partnership Ordinance (“LPO”), has not been materially updated since its inception in 1912. It comes as no surprise that industry participants often regard the existing regime as outdated and insufficient to accommodate the operational needs of modern asset managers.

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The Practical Guide to Starting a Business in Malaysia

Malaysia, as one of the most open economies in the world, emerges to be an ideal location for setting up a business. Strategically located in Asia, Malaysia has lower start-up costs compared to other Asia-Pacific countries, thus attracting increasingly more entrepreneurs to form their companies there. This article will outline some procedures for setting up a company in Malaysia and a few points to note for good corporate governance.

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Spice up Your Business in Southeast Asia

In light of the rising economic openness of Malaysia, JC Legal joined hands with their associate partner firm in Malaysia to stage a fireside chat on the basics to establish and grow business presence in Southeast Asia. The seminar featured Malaysian lawyers Chai Chuan Long, Partner of real estate practice, Lew Choon Meng and Ong Yee Chee, Partners of corporate and commercial practice, who shared the economic incentives and practical tips for doing business in Malaysia.

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Mastering the Game in Asia – Malaysia as an Export Hub

As the third largest economy in ASEAN in terms of GDP per capita in 2017, Malaysia has enjoyed close trade ties with Hong Kong over the years. Bilateral economic cooperation is set to strengthen with the advocacy of the Belt and Road Initiative promoted by the Chinese government starting from 2015, as the country falls along the Maritime Silk Road.

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