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• The changing shape of cyber regulation in Hong Kong

  By Simon McConnell| Insurance Day Verified Analysis Hong Kong is set to introduce a landmark cyber security law, which will have profound implications for businesses, while growing the region's reputation for cyber resilience on the global stage Already a subscriber? Sign in to continue reading. If content does not display, please refresh your browser. New to Insurance Day? Buy a subscription for unlimited access to news, interviews, analysis and much more.

  By Simon McConnell · Insurance Day

  Oct. 02, 2024

• Abolition of MPF Offsetting Arrangement in Hong Kong

  By Simon McConnell, Ruby Cheuk| Lexology Verified Under the current regime, employers may use accrued benefits of employers’ mandatory contributions under the Mandatory Provident Fund (“MPF”) system to offset severance payments (“SP”) and long service payments (“LSP”) (“the Offsetting Arrangement”). With a view to enhance employees’ retirement protection, the Legislative Council passed the Employment and Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) Bill to abolish the Offsetting Arrangement on 9 June 2022.

  By Simon McConnell, Ruby Cheuk · Lexology

  Oct. 24, 2024

• Abolition of MPF Offsetting Arrangement in Hong Kong

  By Simon McConnell, Ruby Cheuk| Lexology Verified Under the current regime, employers may use accrued benefits of employers’ mandatory contributions under the Mandatory Provident Fund (“MPF”) system to offset severance payments (“SP”) and long service payments (“LSP”) (“the Offsetting Arrangement”). With a view to enhance employees’ retirement protection, the Legislative Council passed the Employment and Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) Bill to abolish the Offsetting Arrangement on 9 June 2022.

  By Simon McConnell, Ruby Cheuk · Lexology

  Oct. 24, 2024

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Clyde&Co

Clyde & Co is a global law firm based in London, UK, founded in 1933 by Richard Arthur Clyde. It ranks among the top 10 largest law firms in the City of London and has a significant presence worldwide, with over 60 offices and approximately 2,600 lawyers. The firm employs more than 5,000 people and reported a revenue of £788.6 million for the 2022-23 period. The firm specializes in various practice areas, including insurance, energy, trade and commodities, infrastructure and transport, and shipping and aviation. Clyde & Co is particularly recognized for its expertise in insurance law and has the largest dispute resolution practice of any UK law firm. It provides comprehensive legal solutions, including dispute resolution, transactional services, and regulatory compliance, serving a diverse range of clients across multiple industries.