Hong Kong business engine is due for a legal tuneup
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Hong Kong's commercial policies are outdated and are in need of reforms that would enhance the country's image as a safe haven for investors. Better commercial policies would ensure that vagueness is removed and the regulatory measures that the government enforce would be more efficient. Moreover, reforming the country's commercial laws would reduce the number of laws in half while providing better foresight and control over investors and businesses.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1998
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Government's measures to protect currency spur dissent
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The Hong Kong government's proposed new regulations on trading of stocks and derivatives, aimed at protecting the city's troubled currency, are inducing opposition from small brokers. Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa is asking for emergency powers to overrule the current rules in the stock and futures exchanges. Numerous investors believe the reforms may provide the government more clout than it requires.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1998
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