China, Hong Kong & Asia: The New Capital Markets and M&A Order

As capital flows, investment strategies, and corporate expansion increasingly pivot towards Asia, legal and regulatory considerations are becoming central to the execution of cross-border capital markets and M&A transactions. China and Hong Kong continue to play a critical role in regional and international deal-making, while ASEAN and broader Asia are emerging as key destinations for growth capital, strategic acquisitions, restructuring, and private investments.

This session examines the evolving legal and regulatory landscape shaping capital markets and M&A activity across China, Hong Kong, and ASEAN. It will explore how geopolitical developments, regulatory reforms, foreign investment controls, ESG expectations, digital assets, and shifting market structures are influencing transaction strategy, deal execution, and risk allocation.

Participants will gain practical insights into structuring cross-border transactions, navigating legal and compliance challenges, managing regulatory approvals, conducting due diligence across multiple jurisdictions, and addressing emerging issues in regional capital raising and M&A activity. The programme will also consider how legal advisers and businesses can position themselves strategically in an increasingly ASEAN/ Asia-centric transactional environment.

• Fee: S$ 280(Nett)

• 1.5 Public CPD Points

• Practice Area:  Corporate/Commercial

• Training Level: General

LEARNING OUTCOME

• Key legal and regulatory developments impacting capital markets and M&A transactions across China, Hong Kong, and ASEAN.

• Principal legal risks, compliance considerations, and regulatory approvals involved in cross-border transactions.

• Evolving role of Hong Kong, Singapore, and regional financial centres in facilitating capital markets and M&A activity.

• Structuring considerations relating to foreign investment restrictions, shareholder protections, governance, and dispute risks.

• Key legal issues arising from digital assets, tokenisation, ESG obligations, and geopolitical developments.

• Practical strategies for managing transaction execution, due diligence, and post-deal integration risks in multi-jurisdictional transactions.

  
  

COURSE OUTLINE

• The New Legal & Regulatory Order in Asia (15 mins) By Tan Chong Huat

  • Geopolitical developments and their impact on cross-border transactions

  • China’s regulatory evolution and outbound investment considerations

  • Hong Kong’s role as an international legal and financial gateway

  • ASEAN’s growing significance in regional transactions

  • Increasing regulatory scrutiny and market enforcement trends

  Capital Markets: Legal & Regulatory Developments (20 mins) By Amanda Chen

  • IPO trends and listing considerations across Hong Kong, Singapore, and ASEAN

  • Disclosure obligations, governance standards, and market conduct requirements

  • Dual listings, privatisations, and restructuring exercises

  • Fundraising structures and private capital transactions

  • Regulatory considerations for digital securities and tokenised assets

  
  

  Cross-Border M&A: Structuring, Risks & Execution (20mins) By Amanda Chen

  • Transaction structuring considerations 

  • Foreign investment restrictions and approval regimes

  • Due diligence challenges

  • Joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and regional expansion structures and considerations

  • Post acquisition disputes and integration risks

  
  

  Emerging Legal Risks & Strategic Considerations (20 mins) By Tan Chong Huat

  • ESG and sustainability-related legal obligations

  • Sanctions, anti-corruption, and compliance considerations

  • Data protection, cybersecurity, and technology-related transaction risks

  • Digital assets and evolving regulatory frameworks

  • Dispute resolution trends 

  
  

  Q&A / Panel Discussion (15 mins)

  • Audience Q&A, and discussion on market developments and legal trends

  
  

SILE ATTENDANCE POLICY

Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.

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