Market Existential | Charltons

About Market Existential | Charltons

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.

Publisher

Charltons

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Mar 2022

Latest episode

29 May 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 May 2026

   Sponsor Work and HKEX Consultation on Listing Reforms

   In-depth analysis of SFC and HKEX responses to 2025 IPO boom quality issues: record 516 applications received, 119 listings raising HK$285.8 billion, yet deficiencies in documents, overstretched sponsors, unqualified staff, and 16 suspensions prompted joint letter to 13 sponsors in Dec 2025. SFC Circular 30 Jan 2026 details five concerns—serious document deficiencies and process-driven approaches, over-reliance on experts, insufficient principal capacity with new bright-line cap of five active engagements per Principal, unqualified principal appointments, and staff incompetence. Imposes immediate reporting obligations by 6/13 Feb 2026, enhanced HKSI LE Papers 1 and 16 exams with strict transitional rules and prohibitions, mandatory internal reviews and rectification plans by 30 Apr 2026 for Concerned HK Sponsors and Strained Principals, on-site thematic inspections, enforcement actions including licence restrictions, and 300-page document guidance. HKEX Consultation 13 Mar 2026 proposes WVR threshold halving (Test A to HK$20B, Test B to HK$6B), confidential filing for all applicants with PHIP-only OC announcement, and strengthened return mechanism publicly naming and shaming all professional parties (sponsors, legal advisers, reporting accountants, auditors, industry consultants, experts). Key statistics from 2025 Listing Committee Report on vetting pressures, enforcement (104 cases, 29 actions), and competitive context. Practical implications for sponsors, advisers, and applicants navigating elevated standards and reforms. #HongKongIPOs #SFCSponsorCircular #HKEXListingReforms Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction & Opening Remarks 5:02 Regional Context & Market Overview 10:04 Listing Application Quality Concerns 15:00 Regulatory Actions & Returned Applications 20:05 Equity Capital Markets Activity 25:01 Key Consultation Topics Overview 30:01 Listing Eligibility & Requirements 35:00 Role of Professional Parties 40:02 Resource Burden & Review Process 45:00 Consequences of Returned Applications 50:02 Implementation Timeline & Deadlines 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

2. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Overview of HK Stablecoin Regulation: Part 2

   Part 2: Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulation webinar presented by Julia Charlton. In this comprehensive session, Julia explores the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) obligations for HKMA-licensed stablecoin issuers, including the requirements for Travel Rule compliance, customer due diligence, wallet risk management, ongoing monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious transaction reporting. The webinar further details the licensing application process, restrictions on offering specified stablecoins to the Hong Kong public, and the various offences under the Stablecoins Ordinance. This recording is essential viewing for fintech companies, virtual asset service providers, banks, and legal professionals in Hong Kong. #HongKongStablecoin #StablecoinRegulation #HKMA #AMLCFT #TravelRule #StablecoinLicence #CryptoCompliance #HongKongFintech Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction & AML/CFT Overview 4:25 Customer Due Diligence 14:44 Wallet Risk Management 18:48 Ongoing Monitoring 24:42 Travel Rule Compliance 41:24 Sanctions & Screening 45:10 Suspicious Transaction Reporting 49:39 Record Keeping 53:51 Licensing Application Process 57:12 Offering Restrictions & Offences 1:08:11 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

3. 

   28 Apr 2026

   Overview of HK Stablecoin Regulation Part 1

   The session offers a detailed analysis of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s licensing framework applicable to Specified Stablecoins (fiat-referenced stablecoins). Topics addressed include the scope of regulated activities, eligibility criteria for licence applicants, incorporation requirements, HK$25 million minimum paid-up share capital requirement, fit-and-proper standards for controllers, directors and managers, and the requirement for stablecoins to be fully backed by high-quality, liquid assets. Additional subjects covered encompass segregation and custody of reserve assets, holders’ redemption rights, white paper disclosure obligations, risk management policies, governance structures, technology and operational controls, complaints handling procedures, incident management, business continuity planning, and orderly wind-down arrangements. The webinar further addresses continuing obligations, regulatory reporting to the HKMA, and offences under the Ordinance. #HongKongStablecoinRegulation #HKMAStablecoinLicence #SpecifiedStablecoins #StablecoinsOrdinance #HKMAStablecoin #HongKongFintech #VirtualAssetsHK #CharltonsLaw #CPDWebinar #StablecoinIssuer #FiatReferencedStablecoin Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:33 Agenda for Today's Webinar 01:15 Background & Foundation of the Regime 03:20 Definition of Specified Stablecoin 04:20 Exclusions from Regulation 05:10 Licensing Requirement 06:28 Offences for Unlicensed Activities 08:00 Eligibility Criteria 09:51 Financial Resources 11:14 Fit and Proper Standards 17:11 Full Reserve Asset Backing 26:35 Redemption Rights 29:09 Issuance Mechanism 30:55 Third Party Arrangements 36:20 Risk Management Framework 43:28 Technology & Operational Controls 49:11 White Paper & Disclosure Obligations 59:30 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

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