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The Discipline of Equity in Complex Fraud In this commentary on ANZ Commodity Trading [2026] HKCFA 32, we unpack a landmark nickel fraud case. The CFA ruled that simply "following the money" isn't enough. Victims must establish a proprietary right first. Crucially, equitable rescission requires a court order, meaning immediate counterparties must be joined. Read the full article for a practical roadmap on navigating complex asset tracing and commercial litigation.

Hong Kong’s re‑domiciliation regime effective May 2025 permits BVI, Cayman and Bermuda companies to re‑domicile into Hong Kong. Post‑re‑domiciliation, offshore shares become Hong Kong assets, streamlining probate and enduring power of attorney arrangements and obviating dual‑jurisdiction estate proceedings. Such migration is, however, presently irreversible. What practical considerations should you bear in mind regarding this regime?

Hong Kong's Enduring Powers of Attorney Ordinance (Cap. 501) provides no mechanism to appoint a substitute attorney on a single form. The old workaround — a second EPA taking effect upon revocation of the first — is no longer accepted for advance registration by the High Court Registry. If the donor has lost mental capacity and the first attorney dies, would assets risk falling into a "power vacuum" with no one authorised to act?

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How Hong Kong courts balance a bank’s right to possession with a borrower’s genuine hardship. The recent decision in HSBC v Cham Wai Sing [2026] HKCFI 2937 shows when the court will extend the vacant possession deadline beyond the standard 28 days – including factors like age, matrimonial home, and genuine efforts to sell.

Unmarried in Hong Kong and expecting a child? The father’s name on the birth certificate does NOT grant parental rights. This guide breaks down custody, birth registration, child maintenance, and inheritance rights for unmarried parents — and explains how fathers can obtain legal authority over their child.

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