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Belokon v. Kyrgyzstan: practical implications of award set-asides arising from corruption allegations. (2022)
Journal Article
LAI, R. and MAK, C.H.W. 2022. Belokon v. Kyrgyzstan: practical implications of award set-asides arising from corruption allegations. ASIL insights [online], 26(14). Available from: https://www.asil.org/insights/volume/26/issue/14

As one of the most arbitration-friendly jurisdictions, French courts have long had a tradition of judicial non-interference in the arbitral process. In the context of annulment proceedings, French courts are normally granted limited scope in reviewin... Read More about Belokon v. Kyrgyzstan: practical implications of award set-asides arising from corruption allegations..

Hong Kong Association of Banks alternative means of payments of funds under payment arrangements for property transactions (PAPT): possible concerns from banks and clients. (2022)
Journal Article
LAW, S.W. and MAK, C.H.W. 2022. Hong Kong Association of Banks alternative means of payments of funds under payment arrangements for property transactions (PAPT): possible concerns from banks and clients. Hong Kong lawyer [online], October 2022, pages 34-37. Available from: https://www.hk-lawyer.org/content/hong-kong-association-banks-alternative-means-payments-funds-under-payment-arrangements

Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB), the DTC Association (DTCA) and the Hong Kong S.A.R. Licensed Money Lenders Association have been working on the provision of an alternative means of payments of funds under Payment Arrangements for Property Tran... Read More about Hong Kong Association of Banks alternative means of payments of funds under payment arrangements for property transactions (PAPT): possible concerns from banks and clients..

Federal Commissioner of Taxation v Carter (2022) HCA 10: a game changer for taxation of trust distributions in Australia? (2022)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2022. Federal Commissioner of Taxation v Carter (2022) HCA 10: a game changer for taxation of trust distributions in Australia? Trusts and trustees [online], 28(9), pages 886-890. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/ttac098

In Federal Commissioner of Taxation v Carter, the High Court of Australia asked to clarify the meaning of 'is presently entitled' under section 97(1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act. This case is a significant example of the High Court dealing in re... Read More about Federal Commissioner of Taxation v Carter (2022) HCA 10: a game changer for taxation of trust distributions in Australia?.

Banking on Beijing: the aims and impacts of China's overseas development program. (2022)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2022. Banking on Beijing: the aims and impacts of China's overseas development program. Butterworths journal of international banking and financial law [online], 37(8), page 562. Available from: https://plus.lexis.com/

This is a review of "Banking on Beijing: the Aims and Impacts of China's Overseas Development Program" by Axel Dreher et al. (Cambridge University Press, 2022). There is growing concern over China's overseas lending and grant-giving activities. Journ... Read More about Banking on Beijing: the aims and impacts of China's overseas development program..

What should come after the implementation of the mutual recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency between mainland China and Hong Kong? [Journal article] (2022)
Journal Article
LAW, S.W. and MAK, C.H.W. 2022. What should come after the implementation of the mutual recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency between mainland China and Hong Kong? Journal of international banking law and regulation [online], 37(9), pages 331-336. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com/Document/I770C1A8019CF11EDB0FCF49155AD4267/View/FullText.html

This article evaluates the new cross-border insolvency cooperation arrangement between Hong Kong and Mainland China from three business perspectives. First, whether it brings a legal effect; second, whether it aids in identifying a company's assets;... Read More about What should come after the implementation of the mutual recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency between mainland China and Hong Kong? [Journal article].

The logic of financial nationalism: the challenges of cooperation and the role of international law; Global finance in the 21st century: stability and sustainability in a fragmenting world. (2022)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2022. The logic of financial nationalism: the challenges of cooperation and the role of international law; Global finance in the 21st century: stability and sustainability in a fragmenting world. Asian journal of international law [online], 12(2), pages 427-429. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S2044251322000509

This is a book review for two titles: "The Logic of Financial Nationalism: The Challenges of Cooperation and the Role of International Law", by Federico Lupo-Pasini; and "Global Finance in the 21st Century: Stability and Sustainability in a Fragmenti... Read More about The logic of financial nationalism: the challenges of cooperation and the role of international law; Global finance in the 21st century: stability and sustainability in a fragmenting world..

Sovereign wealth funds and national security: three purposes of regulations and beyond. (2022)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. and LAW, S.W. 2022. Sovereign wealth funds and national security: three purposes of regulations and beyond. King's student law review [online], 12(1), pages 58-76. Available from: http://blogs.kcl.ac.uk/kslr/files/2022/06/Mak.KSLR_.VolXIIIssueI.2022.pdf

In light of the fact that the international investments made by state investors have tremendously expanded since the 19th century, there is a heated debate concerning the regulatory issues and challenges raised by sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). This... Read More about Sovereign wealth funds and national security: three purposes of regulations and beyond..

New Zealand: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 2021. (2022)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2022. New Zealand: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 2021. Journal of international banking law and regulation [online], 37(6), pages N66-N67. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com/Document/I22DC3E50D57211ECBBF8B1E0B434F9EE/View/FullText.html

On 16 August 2021, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act (RBNZA) 2021 was signed into law, to repeal and replace parts of the RBNZA 1989. The RBNZA 2021 will come into force on 1 July 2022 to increase the accountability and transparency of the Reserve... Read More about New Zealand: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 2021..

United States: New York banking law: restructuring sovereign debt. (2022)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2022. United States: New York banking law: restructuring sovereign debt. Journal of international banking law and regulation [online], 37(4), pages N50-N51. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com/Document/IBBF1CE20A0D411EC9337C4DDB089045C/View/FullText.html

In May 2021, New York lawmakers introduced a bill to amend the banking law concerning restructuring unsustainable sovereign and subnational debt (Bill). This amendment offers effective mechanisms to restructure unsustainable sovereign and subnational... Read More about United States: New York banking law: restructuring sovereign debt..