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SFC fines Capital Global Management Ltd HK$1.5m
SFC, 14-Feb-2020
For breaking Taiwan laws on distribution of offshore investment funds and offering investment advice in Taiwan.
SFC, 14-Feb-2020
For breaking Taiwan laws on distribution of offshore investment funds and offering investment advice in Taiwan.
Capital VC (2324) grants directors share options at 87% discount to net asset value
Company announcement, 13-Feb-2020
220m options equivalent to 8% of the existing shares at $0.025 per share. This is a Chapter 21 investment company in the "Enigma Network". The NAV at 31-Jan was $0.189/share. 27.5m options (1%) go to each of the 2 executive directors, approved by the 3 "independent" directors. We call on the SFC to stop this.
Company announcement, 13-Feb-2020
220m options equivalent to 8% of the existing shares at $0.025 per share. This is a Chapter 21 investment company in the "Enigma Network". The NAV at 31-Jan was $0.189/share. 27.5m options (1%) go to each of the 2 executive directors, approved by the 3 "independent" directors. We call on the SFC to stop this.
SFC fines BMI Securities Ltd HK$3.7m and suspends Maggie Tang Wing Chi for 5.5 months
SFC, 11-Feb-2020
For breaches of anti-money laundering requirements in relation to a placing of shares in Bank of Jinzhou (0416) and the 2016 IPO of Yadea (1585).
SFC, 11-Feb-2020
For breaches of anti-money laundering requirements in relation to a placing of shares in Bank of Jinzhou (0416) and the 2016 IPO of Yadea (1585).
SFC bans Christopher Tse for a year
SFC, 6-Feb-2020
The former research analyst at RHB Securities was trading in stocks he covered, through his father's account at another brokerage, sometimes contrary to his own recommendations. We note that he left RHB for Guosen Securities in 2015 and left Guosen in 2017, becoming CFO of Plover Bay Technologies (1523).
SFC, 6-Feb-2020
The former research analyst at RHB Securities was trading in stocks he covered, through his father's account at another brokerage, sometimes contrary to his own recommendations. We note that he left RHB for Guosen Securities in 2015 and left Guosen in 2017, becoming CFO of Plover Bay Technologies (1523).
Carrie Lam risks international travel ban on HK residents
Webb-site.com, 1-Feb-2020
Once again Mrs Lam is putting "One Country" ahead of "Two Systems". By keeping a porous border while imposing an unprecedented lockdown within HK, we risk an escalation of confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV and a consequent inclusion in the entry bans now imposed by Singapore and USA which other countries are likely to follow. Mrs Lam, stand up for Hong Kong.
Webb-site.com, 1-Feb-2020
Once again Mrs Lam is putting "One Country" ahead of "Two Systems". By keeping a porous border while imposing an unprecedented lockdown within HK, we risk an escalation of confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV and a consequent inclusion in the entry bans now imposed by Singapore and USA which other countries are likely to follow. Mrs Lam, stand up for Hong Kong.
SFC suspends Mr Shiu Yau Wah of RHB Securities for 5 months
SFC, 29-Jan-2020
For discretionary trading in a client account without written authorisation. We note that in 2004 he was suspended for 4 months for cold calling. He was also prosecuted and fined HK$5k for that.
SFC, 29-Jan-2020
For discretionary trading in a client account without written authorisation. We note that in 2004 he was suspended for 4 months for cold calling. He was also prosecuted and fined HK$5k for that.
Getting to 601: How Beijing controls the HK Chief Executive election
Webb-site.com, 28-Jan-2020
Carrie Lam continues to peddle the lie that the Chief Executive Election Committee is "broadly representative", often unchallenged by foreign media. We explain exactly how it is rigged, and how with enough political courage, she could unrig it and introduce democracy through local legislation, without Beijing's approval.
Webb-site.com, 28-Jan-2020
Carrie Lam continues to peddle the lie that the Chief Executive Election Committee is "broadly representative", often unchallenged by foreign media. We explain exactly how it is rigged, and how with enough political courage, she could unrig it and introduce democracy through local legislation, without Beijing's approval.
Convoy (1019): Key findings of independent forensic investigation
Company announcement, 24-Jan-2020
Slipped out on CNY eve, the announcement refers extensively to our "Enigma Network" takedown of 2017.
Company announcement, 24-Jan-2020
Slipped out on CNY eve, the announcement refers extensively to our "Enigma Network" takedown of 2017.
SFC to commence proceedings for suspected manipulation in China Ding Yi Feng (0612)
SFC, 22-Jan-2020
Against a number of individuals including at least 1 officer of the company. It's unclear whether the proceedings will be civil or criminal. Trading resumes tomorrow, but 32.37% remains frozen by the investigation. The bubble stock was suspended at $23.08 but net assets are just $0.07, so prepare for a spectacular, HK$28bn crash.
SFC, 22-Jan-2020
Against a number of individuals including at least 1 officer of the company. It's unclear whether the proceedings will be civil or criminal. Trading resumes tomorrow, but 32.37% remains frozen by the investigation. The bubble stock was suspended at $23.08 but net assets are just $0.07, so prepare for a spectacular, HK$28bn crash.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$20m loans at 18% p.a. until 30-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 22-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Hongkong Jing Mao Ltd, owned by Mr Zhu Shengzhong.
Company announcement, 22-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Hongkong Jing Mao Ltd, owned by Mr Zhu Shengzhong.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$15m loan at 19.2% p.a. for 1 year to 24-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 22-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Zonhon (Hong Kong) Ltd, owned by Li Changming, Li Shenger and Wu Rongcan in unstated proportions.
Company announcement, 22-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Zonhon (Hong Kong) Ltd, owned by Li Changming, Li Shenger and Wu Rongcan in unstated proportions.
SFC freezes 6 client accounts at China Fund Securities Ltd, suspects manipulation of Hon (8259)
| CCASS movements
SFC, 21-Jan-2020
SFC, 21-Jan-2020
Criticism of directors of Asia Resources (0899)
| Acquisition announcement
SEHK, 20-Jan-2020
For failing their duty of care in an acquisition of a "spring water mine". The valuer, now known as AP Appraisal Ltd, also comes in for criticism.
SEHK, 20-Jan-2020
For failing their duty of care in an acquisition of a "spring water mine". The valuer, now known as AP Appraisal Ltd, also comes in for criticism.
HKICPA fines Ng Ka Hong HK$20k plus costs of $80,530
HKICPA, 16-Jan-2020
For bad work on the 2014 audit of Superb Summit (1228).
HKICPA, 16-Jan-2020
For bad work on the 2014 audit of Superb Summit (1228).
Ex-civil servant & husband jailed for HK$4.9m housing allowance fraud
ICAC, 15-Jan-2020
Why does the Government pay more to those who rent a home than to those who don't? In the private sector, people get what their skills are worth, no more, no less. Mr Luk was worth what his employer paid him. If he had received it as salary rather than housing allowance then his wife would have been in the clear, but he probably wanted the weird HK tax break in which housing is only assessed as 10% of cash pay, regardless of value. That should be scrapped.
ICAC, 15-Jan-2020
Why does the Government pay more to those who rent a home than to those who don't? In the private sector, people get what their skills are worth, no more, no less. Mr Luk was worth what his employer paid him. If he had received it as salary rather than housing allowance then his wife would have been in the clear, but he probably wanted the weird HK tax break in which housing is only assessed as 10% of cash pay, regardless of value. That should be scrapped.
SFC lifts sponsorship suspension of UBS
SFC, 14-Jan-2020
UBS gets a 2-month reduction in its 1-year suspension for good behaviour. The firm that brought you China Forestry, China Metal Recycling and Tianhe Chemicals (all now delisted) is back in business.
SFC, 14-Jan-2020
UBS gets a 2-month reduction in its 1-year suspension for good behaviour. The firm that brought you China Forestry, China Metal Recycling and Tianhe Chemicals (all now delisted) is back in business.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$20m loans at 18% p.a. for 1 year to 14-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 14-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Deli Trading (China) Co Ltd, owned by Mr Wu Wenshu.
Company announcement, 14-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Deli Trading (China) Co Ltd, owned by Mr Wu Wenshu.
Your right to insult the national anthem
Webb-site.com, 11-Jan-2020
The HK Government is preparing to ignite fresh protests by resuming the Second Reading of the Bill, which must occur by July, or the bill lapses. Last night, it ridiculously claimed that the Bill is not a restriction of free speech. Of course it is. The only question is whether that is constitutional.
Webb-site.com, 11-Jan-2020
The HK Government is preparing to ignite fresh protests by resuming the Second Reading of the Bill, which must occur by July, or the bill lapses. Last night, it ridiculously claimed that the Bill is not a restriction of free speech. Of course it is. The only question is whether that is constitutional.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$16m loans at 19.2% p.a. until 12-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 10-Jan-2020
The HK borrower is now named as PCAP Capital Ltd, owned by Freddy Tsao Fai. We can tell you that he owns a UK company with the same name.
Company announcement, 10-Jan-2020
The HK borrower is now named as PCAP Capital Ltd, owned by Freddy Tsao Fai. We can tell you that he owns a UK company with the same name.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$21.1m loans at 12% p.a. until 8-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 8-Jan-2020
3 loans to Wedgwood Trading Ltd, owned by Mr Lin Andong, were originally made on 7-Jan, 8-Feb and 5-Mar 2019 all maturing 8-Apr-2019, when the interest rate was cut from 18% to 12% and the loans extended for 9 months. There was no announcement of the original loans or the April renewal.
Company announcement, 8-Jan-2020
3 loans to Wedgwood Trading Ltd, owned by Mr Lin Andong, were originally made on 7-Jan, 8-Feb and 5-Mar 2019 all maturing 8-Apr-2019, when the interest rate was cut from 18% to 12% and the loans extended for 9 months. There was no announcement of the original loans or the April renewal.
Ex-Estate Surveyor of HD and husband guilty of HK$4.9m housing allowance fraud
ICAC, 7-Jan-2020
Once again, the real question is why the Government pays different amounts to employees with the same skills and experience based on whether they rent a flat and whether their spouse has a housing allowance from his/her employer.
ICAC, 7-Jan-2020
Once again, the real question is why the Government pays different amounts to employees with the same skills and experience based on whether they rent a flat and whether their spouse has a housing allowance from his/her employer.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$20m loans at 18% p.a. until 7-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 7-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Chinabon Trading Co., a sole proprietorship of Mr Lam Chak Kei.
Company announcement, 7-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Chinabon Trading Co., a sole proprietorship of Mr Lam Chak Kei.
HKICPA fines Ms. Chan Mei Ling (A09996) HK$15k
HKICPA, 7-Jan-2020
For failing to perform appropriate audit procedures on a private company's 2016 accounts.
HKICPA, 7-Jan-2020
For failing to perform appropriate audit procedures on a private company's 2016 accounts.
Susan Brown Clift v HK Cyberport Management Co Ltd
HK Court of First Instance, 6-Jan-2020
The widow of Mark Owen Clift, who was COO at the Cyberport when he died in 2017 of dilated cardiomyopathy, is claiming under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance that his death was caused by emotional stress from two previous slip-and-fall accidents at the property.
HK Court of First Instance, 6-Jan-2020
The widow of Mark Owen Clift, who was COO at the Cyberport when he died in 2017 of dilated cardiomyopathy, is claiming under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance that his death was caused by emotional stress from two previous slip-and-fall accidents at the property.
SFC fines RHB Securities Hong Kong Ltd HK$6.4m
| Listings sponsored by RHB
SFC, 2-Jan-2020
One of the 4 matters involved was failure to fully disclose a listing sponsorship in a Nov-2015 research report on an unnamed client. We can tell you that the only listing sponsored by RHB Capital HK Ltd in 2015 was Clear Lift Holdings Ltd (now Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Ltd, 1341.HK).
SFC, 2-Jan-2020
One of the 4 matters involved was failure to fully disclose a listing sponsorship in a Nov-2015 research report on an unnamed client. We can tell you that the only listing sponsored by RHB Capital HK Ltd in 2015 was Clear Lift Holdings Ltd (now Hao Tian International Construction Investment Group Ltd, 1341.HK).
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Carrie Lam risks international travel ban on HK residents
Once again Mrs Lam is putting "One Country" ahead of "Two Systems". By keeping a porous border while imposing an unprecedented lockdown within HK, we risk an escalation of confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV and a consequent inclusion in the entry bans now imposed by Singapore and USA which other countries are likely to follow. Mrs Lam, stand up for Hong Kong. (1-Feb-2020)
Once again Mrs Lam is putting "One Country" ahead of "Two Systems". By keeping a porous border while imposing an unprecedented lockdown within HK, we risk an escalation of confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV and a consequent inclusion in the entry bans now imposed by Singapore and USA which other countries are likely to follow. Mrs Lam, stand up for Hong Kong. (1-Feb-2020)
Getting to 601: How Beijing controls the HK Chief Executive election
Carrie Lam continues to peddle the lie that the Chief Executive Election Committee is "broadly representative", often unchallenged by foreign media. We explain exactly how it is rigged, and how with enough political courage, she could unrig it and introduce democracy through local legislation, without Beijing's approval. (28-Jan-2020)
Carrie Lam continues to peddle the lie that the Chief Executive Election Committee is "broadly representative", often unchallenged by foreign media. We explain exactly how it is rigged, and how with enough political courage, she could unrig it and introduce democracy through local legislation, without Beijing's approval. (28-Jan-2020)
Your right to insult the national anthem
The HK Government is preparing to ignite fresh protests by resuming the Second Reading of the Bill, which must occur by July, or the bill lapses. Last night, it ridiculously claimed that the Bill is not a restriction of free speech. Of course it is. The only question is whether that is constitutional. (11-Jan-2020)
The HK Government is preparing to ignite fresh protests by resuming the Second Reading of the Bill, which must occur by July, or the bill lapses. Last night, it ridiculously claimed that the Bill is not a restriction of free speech. Of course it is. The only question is whether that is constitutional. (11-Jan-2020)
Pop goes the ArtGo bubble
| Lose your marbles
It took them a while, but MSCI now says "Following further analysis and feedback from market participants on investability", ArtGo (3313) will not go into the MSCI index. The stock is down 98% as we write. Our bubble warning on 15-Sep-2019 is proven correct. (21-Nov-2019)
It took them a while, but MSCI now says "Following further analysis and feedback from market participants on investability", ArtGo (3313) will not go into the MSCI index. The stock is down 98% as we write. Our bubble warning on 15-Sep-2019 is proven correct. (21-Nov-2019)
Judge takes aim at comments by Vice Premier
In continuing the injunction against doxxing with an exception for legitimate news activity, Justice Russell Coleman makes interesting comments on the role of the judiciary and the need for a political solution to the social unrest, which is beyond the scope of the courts. (11-Nov-2019)
In continuing the injunction against doxxing with an exception for legitimate news activity, Justice Russell Coleman makes interesting comments on the role of the judiciary and the need for a political solution to the social unrest, which is beyond the scope of the courts. (11-Nov-2019)
Facilitating shareholder activism in Asia
Webb-site founder David Webb presented at the PNB Corporate Summit in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. In the opening address, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad declared that "Government has no business to be in business". That's encouraging, if it means that Malaysia will sell off Government-Linked Companies in a wave of public offers, harnessing market forces to boost growth and shared prosperity. (31-Oct-2019)
Webb-site founder David Webb presented at the PNB Corporate Summit in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. In the opening address, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad declared that "Government has no business to be in business". That's encouraging, if it means that Malaysia will sell off Government-Linked Companies in a wave of public offers, harnessing market forces to boost growth and shared prosperity. (31-Oct-2019)
Does your candidate live where you do?
A knee-jerk amendment to the laws on nomination of DC and LegCo candidates goes too far by removing your right to know whether the candidate even lives in your constituency and/or District. We call on LegCo to amend the subsidiary legislation. (18-Oct-2019)
A knee-jerk amendment to the laws on nomination of DC and LegCo candidates goes too far by removing your right to know whether the candidate even lives in your constituency and/or District. We call on LegCo to amend the subsidiary legislation. (18-Oct-2019)
ERO: one judicial review, two judges
Webb-site has learned that in a very rare move, the Chief Justice has directed that 2 judges sit together in the Court of First Instance to hear the judicial review of the Chief Executive's use of the Emergency Regulations Ordinance. (16-Oct-2019)
Webb-site has learned that in a very rare move, the Chief Justice has directed that 2 judges sit together in the Court of First Instance to hear the judicial review of the Chief Executive's use of the Emergency Regulations Ordinance. (16-Oct-2019)
A closer look at Maxim's
Recent filings reveal the true profits of Hongkong Caterers Ltd, the 50% owner of Maxim's run by the Wu family, and how they take out a substantial management fee from Maxim's on top of the 50% of profits. We also estimate that about 1 in 7 dollars of HK restaurant receipts go to the Maxim's group. Annie Wu has only a 0.33% stake of HC, although her parents and siblings control an estimated 18.6%. (11-Oct-2019)
Recent filings reveal the true profits of Hongkong Caterers Ltd, the 50% owner of Maxim's run by the Wu family, and how they take out a substantial management fee from Maxim's on top of the 50% of profits. We also estimate that about 1 in 7 dollars of HK restaurant receipts go to the Maxim's group. Annie Wu has only a 0.33% stake of HC, although her parents and siblings control an estimated 18.6%. (11-Oct-2019)
Carrie Lam and the separation of powers
After trying to breach the firewall between the 2 Systems with the Extradition Bill, she's at it again, invoking the ERO to enact law by regulation. The PFCR, which she says is subsidiary legislation, sets penalties higher than permitted by Ordinance. Subsidiary legislation cannot override existing Ordinances, so she had better not try. Meanwhile, basic maths and weekend events suggest the anti-mask law fails the rational connection test and is unconstitutional. (8-Oct-2019)
After trying to breach the firewall between the 2 Systems with the Extradition Bill, she's at it again, invoking the ERO to enact law by regulation. The PFCR, which she says is subsidiary legislation, sets penalties higher than permitted by Ordinance. Subsidiary legislation cannot override existing Ordinances, so she had better not try. Meanwhile, basic maths and weekend events suggest the anti-mask law fails the rational connection test and is unconstitutional. (8-Oct-2019)
Making laws via the ERO may be unconstitutional
The Basic Law establishes a clear separation of powers between executive and legislative branches. A law that allows the Chief Executive to make laws appears unconstitutional. We expect a judicial review if she tries it. Even if she succeeds, draconian laws don't address the root problem: a deficit in democratic accountability for both the CE and LegCo. We again propose local legislation to scrap corporate voting and democratise the system. (4-Oct-2019)
The Basic Law establishes a clear separation of powers between executive and legislative branches. A law that allows the Chief Executive to make laws appears unconstitutional. We expect a judicial review if she tries it. Even if she succeeds, draconian laws don't address the root problem: a deficit in democratic accountability for both the CE and LegCo. We again propose local legislation to scrap corporate voting and democratise the system. (4-Oct-2019)
Lose your marbles
Webb-site issues a bubble warning on marble miner ArtGo (3313), which is up 812% since the end of May and now trades at 24x estimated net tangible assets, making a HK$29bn bubble. (15-Sep-2019)
Webb-site issues a bubble warning on marble miner ArtGo (3313), which is up 812% since the end of May and now trades at 24x estimated net tangible assets, making a HK$29bn bubble. (15-Sep-2019)
Avoid: S. Culture (1255)
Webb-site issues a bubble warning on this stock. The Chairman has pledged a majority shareholding to a lender. The loss-making firm is trading at 13 times its net tangible asset value and ownership may be highly concentrated. (15-Sep-2019)
Webb-site issues a bubble warning on this stock. The Chairman has pledged a majority shareholding to a lender. The loss-making firm is trading at 13 times its net tangible asset value and ownership may be highly concentrated. (15-Sep-2019)
Where can one protest if not near MTR stations?
Police have banned a protest march on HK Island on Sunday, partly because it goes near several MTR stations. Of course, the whole point of Mass Transit is to take people near urban areas. This image shows what a 500 metre no-protest zone around stations on the MTR Island line would look like. (13-Sep-2019)
Police have banned a protest march on HK Island on Sunday, partly because it goes near several MTR stations. Of course, the whole point of Mass Transit is to take people near urban areas. This image shows what a 500 metre no-protest zone around stations on the MTR Island line would look like. (13-Sep-2019)
MTR videos are not Personal Data under PDPO
The MTRC and Police are hiding behind a "personal data" excuse for not releasing videos of the incident in Prince Edward Station on 31-Aug-2019. The law on this is clear: if the video doesn't name the subjects, then it isn't personal data. So said the Court of Appeal in 2000. HK badly needs a Freedom of Information law. (10-Sep-2019)
The MTRC and Police are hiding behind a "personal data" excuse for not releasing videos of the incident in Prince Edward Station on 31-Aug-2019. The law on this is clear: if the video doesn't name the subjects, then it isn't personal data. So said the Court of Appeal in 2000. HK badly needs a Freedom of Information law. (10-Sep-2019)
Other news
SFC fines Capital Global Management Ltd HK$1.5m
SFC, 14-Feb-2020
For breaking Taiwan laws on distribution of offshore investment funds and offering investment advice in Taiwan.
SFC, 14-Feb-2020
For breaking Taiwan laws on distribution of offshore investment funds and offering investment advice in Taiwan.
Capital VC (2324) grants directors share options at 87% discount to net asset value
Company announcement, 13-Feb-2020
220m options equivalent to 8% of the existing shares at $0.025 per share. This is a Chapter 21 investment company in the "Enigma Network". The NAV at 31-Jan was $0.189/share. 27.5m options (1%) go to each of the 2 executive directors, approved by the 3 "independent" directors. We call on the SFC to stop this.
Company announcement, 13-Feb-2020
220m options equivalent to 8% of the existing shares at $0.025 per share. This is a Chapter 21 investment company in the "Enigma Network". The NAV at 31-Jan was $0.189/share. 27.5m options (1%) go to each of the 2 executive directors, approved by the 3 "independent" directors. We call on the SFC to stop this.
SFC fines BMI Securities Ltd HK$3.7m and suspends Maggie Tang Wing Chi for 5.5 months
SFC, 11-Feb-2020
For breaches of anti-money laundering requirements in relation to a placing of shares in Bank of Jinzhou (0416) and the 2016 IPO of Yadea (1585).
SFC, 11-Feb-2020
For breaches of anti-money laundering requirements in relation to a placing of shares in Bank of Jinzhou (0416) and the 2016 IPO of Yadea (1585).
SFC bans Christopher Tse for a year
SFC, 6-Feb-2020
The former research analyst at RHB Securities was trading in stocks he covered, through his father's account at another brokerage, sometimes contrary to his own recommendations. We note that he left RHB for Guosen Securities in 2015 and left Guosen in 2017, becoming CFO of Plover Bay Technologies (1523).
SFC, 6-Feb-2020
The former research analyst at RHB Securities was trading in stocks he covered, through his father's account at another brokerage, sometimes contrary to his own recommendations. We note that he left RHB for Guosen Securities in 2015 and left Guosen in 2017, becoming CFO of Plover Bay Technologies (1523).
SFC suspends Mr Shiu Yau Wah of RHB Securities for 5 months
SFC, 29-Jan-2020
For discretionary trading in a client account without written authorisation. We note that in 2004 he was suspended for 4 months for cold calling. He was also prosecuted and fined HK$5k for that.
SFC, 29-Jan-2020
For discretionary trading in a client account without written authorisation. We note that in 2004 he was suspended for 4 months for cold calling. He was also prosecuted and fined HK$5k for that.
Convoy (1019): Key findings of independent forensic investigation
Company announcement, 24-Jan-2020
Slipped out on CNY eve, the announcement refers extensively to our "Enigma Network" takedown of 2017.
Company announcement, 24-Jan-2020
Slipped out on CNY eve, the announcement refers extensively to our "Enigma Network" takedown of 2017.
SFC to commence proceedings for suspected manipulation in China Ding Yi Feng (0612)
SFC, 22-Jan-2020
Against a number of individuals including at least 1 officer of the company. It's unclear whether the proceedings will be civil or criminal. Trading resumes tomorrow, but 32.37% remains frozen by the investigation. The bubble stock was suspended at $23.08 but net assets are just $0.07, so prepare for a spectacular, HK$28bn crash.
SFC, 22-Jan-2020
Against a number of individuals including at least 1 officer of the company. It's unclear whether the proceedings will be civil or criminal. Trading resumes tomorrow, but 32.37% remains frozen by the investigation. The bubble stock was suspended at $23.08 but net assets are just $0.07, so prepare for a spectacular, HK$28bn crash.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$20m loans at 18% p.a. until 30-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 22-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Hongkong Jing Mao Ltd, owned by Mr Zhu Shengzhong.
Company announcement, 22-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Hongkong Jing Mao Ltd, owned by Mr Zhu Shengzhong.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$15m loan at 19.2% p.a. for 1 year to 24-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 22-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Zonhon (Hong Kong) Ltd, owned by Li Changming, Li Shenger and Wu Rongcan in unstated proportions.
Company announcement, 22-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Zonhon (Hong Kong) Ltd, owned by Li Changming, Li Shenger and Wu Rongcan in unstated proportions.
SFC freezes 6 client accounts at China Fund Securities Ltd, suspects manipulation of Hon (8259)
| CCASS movements
SFC, 21-Jan-2020
SFC, 21-Jan-2020
Criticism of directors of Asia Resources (0899)
| Acquisition announcement
SEHK, 20-Jan-2020
For failing their duty of care in an acquisition of a "spring water mine". The valuer, now known as AP Appraisal Ltd, also comes in for criticism.
SEHK, 20-Jan-2020
For failing their duty of care in an acquisition of a "spring water mine". The valuer, now known as AP Appraisal Ltd, also comes in for criticism.
HKICPA fines Ng Ka Hong HK$20k plus costs of $80,530
HKICPA, 16-Jan-2020
For bad work on the 2014 audit of Superb Summit (1228).
HKICPA, 16-Jan-2020
For bad work on the 2014 audit of Superb Summit (1228).
Ex-civil servant & husband jailed for HK$4.9m housing allowance fraud
ICAC, 15-Jan-2020
Why does the Government pay more to those who rent a home than to those who don't? In the private sector, people get what their skills are worth, no more, no less. Mr Luk was worth what his employer paid him. If he had received it as salary rather than housing allowance then his wife would have been in the clear, but he probably wanted the weird HK tax break in which housing is only assessed as 10% of cash pay, regardless of value. That should be scrapped.
ICAC, 15-Jan-2020
Why does the Government pay more to those who rent a home than to those who don't? In the private sector, people get what their skills are worth, no more, no less. Mr Luk was worth what his employer paid him. If he had received it as salary rather than housing allowance then his wife would have been in the clear, but he probably wanted the weird HK tax break in which housing is only assessed as 10% of cash pay, regardless of value. That should be scrapped.
SFC lifts sponsorship suspension of UBS
SFC, 14-Jan-2020
UBS gets a 2-month reduction in its 1-year suspension for good behaviour. The firm that brought you China Forestry, China Metal Recycling and Tianhe Chemicals (all now delisted) is back in business.
SFC, 14-Jan-2020
UBS gets a 2-month reduction in its 1-year suspension for good behaviour. The firm that brought you China Forestry, China Metal Recycling and Tianhe Chemicals (all now delisted) is back in business.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$20m loans at 18% p.a. for 1 year to 14-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 14-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Deli Trading (China) Co Ltd, owned by Mr Wu Wenshu.
Company announcement, 14-Jan-2020
The borrower is now named as Deli Trading (China) Co Ltd, owned by Mr Wu Wenshu.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$16m loans at 19.2% p.a. until 12-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 10-Jan-2020
The HK borrower is now named as PCAP Capital Ltd, owned by Freddy Tsao Fai. We can tell you that he owns a UK company with the same name.
Company announcement, 10-Jan-2020
The HK borrower is now named as PCAP Capital Ltd, owned by Freddy Tsao Fai. We can tell you that he owns a UK company with the same name.
Ban Loong (0030) renews HK$21.1m loans at 12% p.a. until 8-Jan-2021
Company announcement, 8-Jan-2020
3 loans to Wedgwood Trading Ltd, owned by Mr Lin Andong, were originally made on 7-Jan, 8-Feb and 5-Mar 2019 all maturing 8-Apr-2019, when the interest rate was cut from 18% to 12% and the loans extended for 9 months. There was no announcement of the original loans or the April renewal.
Company announcement, 8-Jan-2020
3 loans to Wedgwood Trading Ltd, owned by Mr Lin Andong, were originally made on 7-Jan, 8-Feb and 5-Mar 2019 all maturing 8-Apr-2019, when the interest rate was cut from 18% to 12% and the loans extended for 9 months. There was no announcement of the original loans or the April renewal.
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