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To remind sponsors to adopt an attitude of “professional skepticism” in Hong Kong IPOs.

Explains the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”)'s sanction on BOCOM International (Asia) Limited (“BIAL”) as a sign of determination to hold sponsors to account as gatekeepers to the Hong Kong capital markets.

The SFC has reprimanded and fined BIAL HK$15 million for failing to discharge its duties as a sole sponsor in a listing application for China Huinong Capital Group Company Limited (“China Huinong”), a company established in the PRC. This substantial fine reinforces the need for sponsors to ensure that they fully and properly discharge all of their duties, and that they will be held responsible for any failure to do so, even if the listing is not ultimately approved.

If sponsors fail to fulfil the requirements required under the sponsors’ regulatory regime, the SFC will be proactive and impose tough sanctions, even if the listing application is eventually withdrawn or returned by the SEHK.

Practical guidance from experienced regulatory, financial and commercial dispute resolution lawyers.

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of a recent Court of Appeal case regarding the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC’s) powers to seek remedial orders with respect to market misconduct.

This paper summarises the decision of the Court of First Instance and the judgement on appeal to the Court of Appeal, and the practical implications for financial institutions in preventing and detecting the disclosure and use of confidential material price-sensitive information.

The Court of Appeal’s decision reconfirms the extensive powers of the SFC to pursue conduct involving insider dealing, including where this involves trading in overseas-listed shares and a substantial measure of the elements of the offence that occurred in Hong Kong. The decision also affirms the breadth of the SFC’s powers to seek remedial orders against anyone involved in such offences, even where the person is unaware of the particular contravention.

Organisations should ensure they have adequate systems and controls established to prevent and detect the disclosure or use by employees of confidential material price-sensitive information, including strong information barriers. Insider dealing policies should also expressly cover both Hong Kong and overseas-listed securities, and employees should be given regular training to ensure that they are aware of their obligations with respect to such inside information.

This paper presents a summary that assesses developments in the case of law regarding the SFC’s powers to pursue remedial orders by experienced contentious regulatory lawyers.

There is evidence that students’ experiences in higher education can be adversely affected by mental health issues, whilst well-being can be bolstered through a sense of belonging. This study aims to draw from Student Minds research into student mental health to consider the importance of peers to constructing a sense of belonging.

This paper draws from a thematic review of 12 focus groups – involving student services staff in six UK universities (69 participants) – conducted as part of the consultation and creation of the Student Minds University Mental Health Charter. The schedule considered student support, service structures and developments to enhance student well-being and manage mental health risks.

A significant theme explored here is the positionality of student peers in terms of relatability, and the importance of orientation and belonging for student mental health and well-being. The findings also consider types of peer involvement (formal/informal) and the influence of structure, training and boundaries in interventions.

Findings reveal the importance of feeling a sense of belonging in the university community to achieve well-being and good mental health. Peer support is an important contributor that supports transitions into university and creates a sense of belonging, which is important to all students, but more so to those less familiar with university, who lack role models and more easily feel isolated.

The research has implications for higher education providers, which should inform the promotion of peer support within student services, based on the recognised contribution to well-being and mental health. This is important for student success and related opportunities.

Success in higher education will open opportunities and create improved future prospects for individuals. This will not be realised for individuals who face boundaries and barriers to successful transition through university. The importance of belonging and role of peer support has implications for those who find themselves excluded in society.

This is a qualitative study which gives voice to individuals in universities across the UK. The theme of peer support within this context and linked with mental health and well-being is underexplored.

Gareth C. C. Chang joined Hughes Aircraft Company on May 10, 1993 as senior vice president of marketing and president of Hughes International. Chang comes to Hughes after 20 years with McDonnell Douglas Corporation, where he served as a corporate vice president and president of McDonnell Douglas Pacific and Asia.

This article provides a report on the extent and nature of sexual harassment by patients towards staff. The analysis is based on a large medium secure psychiatric unit in the UK.

TWO manually operated DEA Swift co‐ordinate measuring machines (CMM), each equipped with Tutor M measuring software, have been installed directly in the production machine shop of Pilkington Optronics Ltd., St Asaph. The CMMs are being used as flexible measuring gauges by Pilkington's machine setter/operators under a programme whereby selfcertification of component accuracy is gradually superseding conventional QC inspection.

A range of space systems engineering technologies are currently under development at the University of Glasgow. Much of this work centres on advanced propulsion (solar sailing and tethers) which is complemented by studies on space robotics and spacecraft autonomy. This paper summarises these activities to provide a brief overview of current research interests. Although some work represents fundamental research in space systems engineering, much is mission‐oriented and focused on future exploitation.