The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently released its Consultation Conclusions Paper (“Consultation Conclusions”) on Implementation of Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC Scheme”) to Address the “Rolling Bad Apples” Phenomenon.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority recently released its Consultation Conclusions Paper on Implementation of Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme to Address the “Rolling Bad Apples” Phenomenon. Baker McKenzie lawyers discuss the key aspects of the Consultation Conclusions and the employment ramifications.

Our latest Asia Pacific Work Health and Safety Update 2021 is now available. We have developed this guidance as a practical resource to highlight the latest OHS developments in the region. This latest update includes: Key OHS developments over the last 12 months in 11 jurisdictions in Asia Pacific; 2–3 key emerging health and safety issues businesses should be aware of in each Asia Pacific jurisdiction; Possible penalties for directors/officers in relation to breach of health and safety rules; Key Asia Pacific Work Health and Safety contacts;