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Ex-legislator Chim Pui Chung and son Ricky Chim Kim Lun jailed for 34 & 37 months.
ICAC, 3-Feb-2025
The ICAC is applying for confiscation of over HK$200m in crime proceeds. Mainland businessman Ma Zhonghong jumped bail in 2022 and a HK warrant for his arrest is outstanding.
ICAC, 3-Feb-2025
The ICAC is applying for confiscation of over HK$200m in crime proceeds. Mainland businessman Ma Zhonghong jumped bail in 2022 and a HK warrant for his arrest is outstanding.
Then substantial shareholder and chairman of listed company guilty of conspiracy to defraud over 'backdoor listing', businessman wanted
ICAC, 9-Dec-2024
ICAC, 9-Dec-2024
Mr Chim Pui Chung, son Ricky Chim Kim Lun and Ms Wong Poe Lai guilty
| Rasons for verdict (Chinese)
SFC, 9-Dec-2024
SFC, 9-Dec-2024
SFC issues restriction notice to Kingston Securities Ltd to freeze account of client involved in suspected corporate misconduct
| Restriction Notice
SFC, 6-Sep-2024
The Restriction Notice, which was not gazetted until 4-Oct-2024, reveals that a current director of a main-board HK-listed company is suspected of misappropriating HK$9.3m between Feb-2019 and Mar-2022. If you know which company, tell us!
SFC, 6-Sep-2024
The Restriction Notice, which was not gazetted until 4-Oct-2024, reveals that a current director of a main-board HK-listed company is suspected of misappropriating HK$9.3m between Feb-2019 and Mar-2022. If you know which company, tell us!
SFC obtains court orders against John Tse On Kin, ex-Chairman of Kong Sun (0295) and China Sandi (0910)
| Judgment
SFC, 15-Nov-2023
For hiding behind a nominee in a share placement of each company. In both cases the placing agent was Kingston Securities. Webb-site Who's Who shows that from 1994 to 2017, Mr Tse was a director of 11 HK-listed companies, the stocks of which returned a compound average annual loss of 29.87% during his tenure.
SFC, 15-Nov-2023
For hiding behind a nominee in a share placement of each company. In both cases the placing agent was Kingston Securities. Webb-site Who's Who shows that from 1994 to 2017, Mr Tse was a director of 11 HK-listed companies, the stocks of which returned a compound average annual loss of 29.87% during his tenure.
Blue River (0498) buys 410m shares (6.7%) of Oshidori (0622)
| CCASS changes
Company announcement, 21-Jun-2023
The two listed companies share 3 directors, 2 of whom are INEDs of both. Update: the Webb-site CCASS analysis system shows the stock moving from custody of Kingston Securities Ltd to Oshidori Securities Ltd on the settlement date.
Company announcement, 21-Jun-2023
The two listed companies share 3 directors, 2 of whom are INEDs of both. Update: the Webb-site CCASS analysis system shows the stock moving from custody of Kingston Securities Ltd to Oshidori Securities Ltd on the settlement date.
HK$4.5m bail forfeited by Chim co-accused Ma Zhonghong
HK Standard, 6-Dec-2022
"The prosecution said Ma turned himself in to the Immigration Department last September, admitting he was smuggled into Hong Kong by sea in June... On October 3, the ICAC went to his hotel when he failed to report his whereabouts, finding only the tracking device there. After checking surveillance camera footage, ICAC officers found Ma had left the hotel at 4am that day."
HK Standard, 6-Dec-2022
"The prosecution said Ma turned himself in to the Immigration Department last September, admitting he was smuggled into Hong Kong by sea in June... On October 3, the ICAC went to his hotel when he failed to report his whereabouts, finding only the tracking device there. After checking surveillance camera footage, ICAC officers found Ma had left the hotel at 4am that day."
Ma Zhonghong jumps bail in ICAC case involving Chim Pui Chung and son
| Joining the dots
ICAC, 25-Oct-2022
We explained the background to this case in our article of 21-Nov-2021.
ICAC, 25-Oct-2022
We explained the background to this case in our article of 21-Nov-2021.
Joining the dots on the ICAC case against Chim Pui Chung and others
The ex-legislator is once again facing criminal charges, this time with his son and others. We examine the past connections between the defendants and the connection between an alleged co-conspirator and one of the subscribers of convertible notes, who has not been charged. (21-Nov-2021)
The ex-legislator is once again facing criminal charges, this time with his son and others. We examine the past connections between the defendants and the connection between an alleged co-conspirator and one of the subscribers of convertible notes, who has not been charged. (21-Nov-2021)
Censure of Anthony Yeung Chun Wai and Great Wall B&R (0524), criticism of other former directors
| Circular
SEHK, 13-Mar-2020
We note from a 2017 circular that Mr Yeung traded numerous other shareholdings with GWBR in breach of Listing Rules, selling it shares in Kingston Financial (1031), Sincere Watch (0444) and Tech Pro Technology (3823) in 2015 and SingAsia (8293) in 2017, and buying shares in Beijing Enterprises Clean Energy (1250) in 2016 and Beijing Gas Blue Sky (6828) in 2017. He crossed the trades in the market using Kingston Securities for GWBR and on his side Enlighten Securities, Union Bancaire Privee and HSBC.
SEHK, 13-Mar-2020
We note from a 2017 circular that Mr Yeung traded numerous other shareholdings with GWBR in breach of Listing Rules, selling it shares in Kingston Financial (1031), Sincere Watch (0444) and Tech Pro Technology (3823) in 2015 and SingAsia (8293) in 2017, and buying shares in Beijing Enterprises Clean Energy (1250) in 2016 and Beijing Gas Blue Sky (6828) in 2017. He crossed the trades in the market using Kingston Securities for GWBR and on his side Enlighten Securities, Union Bancaire Privee and HSBC.
Revealed: SFC probes Chairman, CEO of Hua Han Health (0587), freezes their accounts
The SFC has frozen accounts at 3 brokerages up to HK$3.81bn, the amount raised by HHH in 2015 in an open offer ($3.19bn) and a CB ($0.62bn) issued to Huarong (2799) and CCB (0939). The SFC suspects false or misleading statements and misappropriation of part of the proceeds. (16-Feb-2019)
The SFC has frozen accounts at 3 brokerages up to HK$3.81bn, the amount raised by HHH in 2015 in an open offer ($3.19bn) and a CB ($0.62bn) issued to Huarong (2799) and CCB (0939). The SFC suspects false or misleading statements and misappropriation of part of the proceeds. (16-Feb-2019)
Breaking: SFC freezes up to HK$10.17bn of assets in 3 brokers
Webb-site has deduced that these are assets of Mr Yang Zhihui, missing Chairman and majority shareholder of Landing (0582), and that he is reasonably suspected of fraud causing losses of HK$10.17bn to China Huarong (2799), the ex-Chairman of which is under a corruption investigation in China. We also turn the spotlight on China Goldjoy (1282) which was an enthusiastic buyer of Landing at prices far higher than its Chairman paid beforehand. (1-Oct-2018)
Webb-site has deduced that these are assets of Mr Yang Zhihui, missing Chairman and majority shareholder of Landing (0582), and that he is reasonably suspected of fraud causing losses of HK$10.17bn to China Huarong (2799), the ex-Chairman of which is under a corruption investigation in China. We also turn the spotlight on China Goldjoy (1282) which was an enthusiastic buyer of Landing at prices far higher than its Chairman paid beforehand. (1-Oct-2018)
Kingston (1031): things you should know
Even after today's plunge, Kingston is trading at 13.2x net tangible assets of $0.508 per share, 70.8x trailing earnings, and is heavily dependent on low-cost loans from its majority shareholder. Don't bet on that continuing. We also look at the extent of its margin lending to controlling shareholders of large numbers of other listed companies. (30-Jan-2018)
Even after today's plunge, Kingston is trading at 13.2x net tangible assets of $0.508 per share, 70.8x trailing earnings, and is heavily dependent on low-cost loans from its majority shareholder. Don't bet on that continuing. We also look at the extent of its margin lending to controlling shareholders of large numbers of other listed companies. (30-Jan-2018)
Chuang's (0367) moves 60.82% of Midas (1172) from Get Nice Securities to Kingston Securities
Chuang's announced on 1-Sep-2017 that it is in talks to dispose of the stake. (13-Dec-2017)
Chuang's announced on 1-Sep-2017 that it is in talks to dispose of the stake. (13-Dec-2017)
Enterprise Dev (1808) to buy 50% of Taiping Securities from China Taiping (0966)
| CCASS movements
Company announcement, 15-Nov-2017
This is interesting, because it appears from Webb-site CCASS Analysis that Rentian (0885) may have pledged its 38.71% controlling shareholding of Enterprise Dev to Taiping Securities in July this year, something that the announcement does not mention. For the sale, China Taiping would receive new shares and a convertible bond in Enterprise Dev. That raises the question of whether Rentian and China Taiping will be acting in concert to control Enterprise Dev.
Company announcement, 15-Nov-2017
This is interesting, because it appears from Webb-site CCASS Analysis that Rentian (0885) may have pledged its 38.71% controlling shareholding of Enterprise Dev to Taiping Securities in July this year, something that the announcement does not mention. For the sale, China Taiping would receive new shares and a convertible bond in Enterprise Dev. That raises the question of whether Rentian and China Taiping will be acting in concert to control Enterprise Dev.
Questions on Teamway (1239) and a bit of soccer
An HKEX decision last week led us to discover an inflated acquisition that looks like a cash extraction exercise, possibly to cover an earlier outlay of "earnest money". A sudden surge in profits of the acquired consultancy coincides with a Chinese takeover of troubled soccer team A.C. Milan, or Rossonori, which prints more red ink than black, and a deeply-subordinated loan to its Chairman. (22-Oct-2017)
An HKEX decision last week led us to discover an inflated acquisition that looks like a cash extraction exercise, possibly to cover an earlier outlay of "earnest money". A sudden surge in profits of the acquired consultancy coincides with a Chinese takeover of troubled soccer team A.C. Milan, or Rossonori, which prints more red ink than black, and a deeply-subordinated loan to its Chairman. (22-Oct-2017)
Controlling shareholding of Enterprise Dev (1808) on the move
Webb-site CCASS Analysis shows that 203,854,292 shares (38.73%) of Enterprise Dev have moved from the custody of Kingston Securities Ltd to Taiping Securities (HK) Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China Taiping Insurance (0966). These shares are owned by Rentian (0885) which is controlled by Mr King Pak Fu.Such a move may indicate a pledging of the shares as security for a loan. (31-Jul-2017)
Webb-site CCASS Analysis shows that 203,854,292 shares (38.73%) of Enterprise Dev have moved from the custody of Kingston Securities Ltd to Taiping Securities (HK) Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China Taiping Insurance (0966). These shares are owned by Rentian (0885) which is controlled by Mr King Pak Fu.Such a move may indicate a pledging of the shares as security for a loan. (31-Jul-2017)
Controller of Tianhe Chemicals (1619) deposits 51.93% with Kingston Securities
The stock has been suspended since 26-Mar-2015. (7-Mar-2017)
The stock has been suspended since 26-Mar-2015. (7-Mar-2017)
Bubbles and troubles in Hong Kong
Pour yourself a coffee and digest this long article as we investigate several ongoing abusive "open offers" and placings as well as show you who's been making out in multi-billion-dollar bubbles. We call on regulators and rule-makers to take action. (24-Sep-2015)
Pour yourself a coffee and digest this long article as we investigate several ongoing abusive "open offers" and placings as well as show you who's been making out in multi-billion-dollar bubbles. We call on regulators and rule-makers to take action. (24-Sep-2015)
SFC fines Kingston HK$500k
SFC, 5-May-2015
This story is a leftover from a vote-rigging scheme in the attempted privatisation of PCCW in 2009. The 22 clients in Macau were among 175 Kingston clients who bought 1-3 board lots of PCCW shares, withdrew them from the clearing system, registered them in their own names and then voted in favour of the privatisation to boost the headcount.
SFC, 5-May-2015
This story is a leftover from a vote-rigging scheme in the attempted privatisation of PCCW in 2009. The 22 clients in Macau were among 175 Kingston clients who bought 1-3 board lots of PCCW shares, withdrew them from the clearing system, registered them in their own names and then voted in favour of the privatisation to boost the headcount.
Li Juewen v World International Development (BVI) Ltd
HK Court of First Instance, 7-Sep-2011
"Immediate settlement was, as I understand it, concluded by an off-set of shares in [China Renji Medical] purchased by Kingston for other clients and deposited by Kingston in its account with CCASS" - if true, other clients will be delighted to know this.
HK Court of First Instance, 7-Sep-2011
"Immediate settlement was, as I understand it, concluded by an off-set of shares in [China Renji Medical] purchased by Kingston for other clients and deposited by Kingston in its account with CCASS" - if true, other clients will be delighted to know this.
Thinsoft's thin ice
There's a bubble in Thinsoft (8096), suspended with a market value of HK$1,604m and net assets of $33m. Over 95% of the company is in the custody of 2 brokers. We also discuss the archaic practice of parallel trading, which was to have been abolished in 2008. HKEx appears to have given up on that. (11-Dec-2009)
There's a bubble in Thinsoft (8096), suspended with a market value of HK$1,604m and net assets of $33m. Over 95% of the company is in the custody of 2 brokers. We also discuss the archaic practice of parallel trading, which was to have been abolished in 2008. HKEx appears to have given up on that. (11-Dec-2009)
Hong Kong Building and Demolition
HKBLA (0145) has been a perennial cash shell. After 3 takeovers, its foundations now appear to be under threat as its cash pile gets depleted on dubious transactions, including investment in Byford and an "earnest deposit". It appears to have become part of a network which includes at least 9 other listed companies. (10-Dec-2009)
HKBLA (0145) has been a perennial cash shell. After 3 takeovers, its foundations now appear to be under threat as its cash pile gets depleted on dubious transactions, including investment in Byford and an "earnest deposit". It appears to have become part of a network which includes at least 9 other listed companies. (10-Dec-2009)
China Motion Telecom - recent history
We examine the recent history of China Motion Telecom (0989), including two aborted acquisitions and a highly dilutive placing "for working capital" at a time when the company was flush with cash. Why did the board agree to that and where did the shares go? We also query the sustainability of margins in a recent acquisition from CMT's controlling shareholders. (10-Dec-2009)
We examine the recent history of China Motion Telecom (0989), including two aborted acquisitions and a highly dilutive placing "for working capital" at a time when the company was flush with cash. Why did the board agree to that and where did the shares go? We also query the sustainability of margins in a recent acquisition from CMT's controlling shareholders. (10-Dec-2009)
China Strategic bubble
We warn investors of a bubble in the stock of China Strategic, the 80% owner of the proposed buyer of Taiwan's Nan Shan Life Insurance, partly financed by a massive note issue convertible into 78bn shares at $0.10 each. We publish the placing list and analyse the names in the deal. Finally, we warn investors to avoid 7 companies in the "Chung Nam network", which has lost HK$6.2bn in 5 years. (13-Nov-2009)
We warn investors of a bubble in the stock of China Strategic, the 80% owner of the proposed buyer of Taiwan's Nan Shan Life Insurance, partly financed by a massive note issue convertible into 78bn shares at $0.10 each. We publish the placing list and analyse the names in the deal. Finally, we warn investors to avoid 7 companies in the "Chung Nam network", which has lost HK$6.2bn in 5 years. (13-Nov-2009)
Skin in the game
In part 3 of a series, we look at the often calamitous IPOs produced by B M Intelligence and its conversion into China Bio-med Regeneration Technology, involving a huge mark-up on the acquisition. We also cover an international organisation run out of a cobbler's shop in Las Vegas, and the recent changes of ownership in CBRT, including a CPPC member who is a big fan of the PLA. (23-Jun-2009)
In part 3 of a series, we look at the often calamitous IPOs produced by B M Intelligence and its conversion into China Bio-med Regeneration Technology, involving a huge mark-up on the acquisition. We also cover an international organisation run out of a cobbler's shop in Las Vegas, and the recent changes of ownership in CBRT, including a CPPC member who is a big fan of the PLA. (23-Jun-2009)
China Railway Games
In part 2 of a series, we look at how HK$16bn of market cap evaporated when bubbles around China Railway Logistics, PME and Forefront burst. Each dealt with the same purported arm of the Ministry of Railways for joint ventures in wagon-leasing, media and online ticketing, each of which failed to get started. A miriad of BVI shells with shadowy owners are involved, but at least one has exposed himself in a court case. (11-Jun-2009)
In part 2 of a series, we look at how HK$16bn of market cap evaporated when bubbles around China Railway Logistics, PME and Forefront burst. Each dealt with the same purported arm of the Ministry of Railways for joint ventures in wagon-leasing, media and online ticketing, each of which failed to get started. A miriad of BVI shells with shadowy owners are involved, but at least one has exposed himself in a court case. (11-Jun-2009)
Byford bubble
Investors should beware of a bubble in Byford (8272), which boasts two celebrity shareholders - New World Development's Cheng Yu Tung and Angela Leong, a wife of casino tycoon Stanley Ho. Both apparently paid 186x net asset value for the shares. (1-Jun-2009)
Investors should beware of a bubble in Byford (8272), which boasts two celebrity shareholders - New World Development's Cheng Yu Tung and Angela Leong, a wife of casino tycoon Stanley Ho. Both apparently paid 186x net asset value for the shares. (1-Jun-2009)
Comment: RBI Holdings open offer
Independent shareholders should vote against the open offer at the SGM on Thursday 4-Jun-09, and protect themsleves from 400% dilution. (29-May-2009)
Independent shareholders should vote against the open offer at the SGM on Thursday 4-Jun-09, and protect themsleves from 400% dilution. (29-May-2009)
PCCW - Grounds of Appeal
In our view the judgment in the Court of First Instance on PCCW's scheme of arrangement and the alleged vote-rigging provides ample grounds for appeal. We look at the ruling in detail and where the SFC may be taking this case on Thursday at the Court of Appeal. (13-Apr-2009)
In our view the judgment in the Court of First Instance on PCCW's scheme of arrangement and the alleged vote-rigging provides ample grounds for appeal. We look at the ruling in detail and where the SFC may be taking this case on Thursday at the Court of Appeal. (13-Apr-2009)
Massive Resources (0090) launches acquisition and open offer
Company announcement, 9-Feb-2007
The company is acquiring, from Mr Guo Nan, 20% of Base Move, which will receive 0.4% of the Rolling Turnover generated by Hou Wan, the junket operator which services the Chengdu VIP Club in the Sands Macao casino, for HK$120m. The open offer is underwritten by Mr Cheung Chi Tai (via Jumbo Boom) for up to $124.4m, giving him up to 28.8% of Massive Resources. Mr Cheung is "a merchant in Hong Kong. The Company got acquainted with Jumbo Boom through Kingston Securities".
Company announcement, 9-Feb-2007
The company is acquiring, from Mr Guo Nan, 20% of Base Move, which will receive 0.4% of the Rolling Turnover generated by Hou Wan, the junket operator which services the Chengdu VIP Club in the Sands Macao casino, for HK$120m. The open offer is underwritten by Mr Cheung Chi Tai (via Jumbo Boom) for up to $124.4m, giving him up to 28.8% of Massive Resources. Mr Cheung is "a merchant in Hong Kong. The Company got acquainted with Jumbo Boom through Kingston Securities".
Stir-Fried Lobster
We issue a bubble warning on Hon Po Group (Lobster King) (0228), and dig into the background to its apparent transformation into the next big thing, coal mining in Inner Mongolia. (19-Apr-2006)
We issue a bubble warning on Hon Po Group (Lobster King) (0228), and dig into the background to its apparent transformation into the next big thing, coal mining in Inner Mongolia. (19-Apr-2006)
Northern International: Kingston Securities terminated underwriting agreement for open offer
Company announcement, 18-Apr-2005
Company disagrees, says there has not been any material adverse change.
Company announcement, 18-Apr-2005
Company disagrees, says there has not been any material adverse change.
SFC suspends Mr Lau Siu Keung of Kingston Securities/Futures for 1 month for misconduct in handling clients' orders
SFC, 14-Feb-2003
SFC, 14-Feb-2003
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