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SCLA Legal Observatory
Follow legal developments in China, Switzerland and the European Union. Understand what has changed, who may be affected and why it matters for cross-border cooperation, responsible business and public rights. Every explanation connects you to its original sources.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced the 'ART' Framework to promote responsible artificial intelligence adoption in Hong Kong SAR's banking sector, focusing on Accountability, Resilience, and Trust.
Regulatory guidance15 October 2026
The Hong Kong SAR Government is conducting a comprehensive review of the Dangerous Dogs Regulation (Cap. 167D) and the Rabies Ordinance (Cap. 421) to strengthen dog management, examine risk classification systems, and increase penalties…
Public consultation15 October 2026
In response to a Legislative Council inquiry, the Hong Kong SAR Government detailed its roadmap to scale intelligent computing power from 5 000 PFLOPS to 180 000 PFLOPS, address utility supply, and manage cross-boundary…
Status unclear15 October 2026
The European Court of Human Rights unanimously found no violation of Article 8 after the Netherlands refused a Yemeni refugee's request under family reunification law.
Court judgment15 October 2026
Hong Kong Customs has launched territory-wide decoy operations targeting retail points selling illicit cigarettes at prices below the statutory duty. Ten individuals were arrested in recent actions, reflecting strict enforcement under the Tobacco Control…
Rules in force15 October 2026
The West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts in Hong Kong SAR sentenced a woman and a man to seven and five months' imprisonment respectively for illegally importing alternative smoking products from Japan.
Court judgment15 October 2026
In a written reply to the Legislative Council on October 14, 2026, Hong Kong SAR Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui detailed the issuance results, allocation methodology, and historical redemption metrics…
Regulatory guidance14 October 2026
In response to legislative inquiries, the Hong Kong SAR Secretary for Labour and Welfare outlined the legal standards governing foreign domestic helpers, confirming no additions of statutory probation periods or airfare sharing, while clarifying…
Rules in force14 October 2026
At an ECB-Bank of England conference in Frankfurt am Main, ECB Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson highlighted severe gaps in bank risk management regarding non-linear climate and nature risks, noted that 7 of 9…
Regulatory guidance14 October 2026
European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera delivered opening remarks in Brussels regarding the Commission's decision to accept commitments from pharmaceutical company Sanofi.
Status unclear14 October 2026
The European Banking Authority has designated USDC, issued by Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS, as the first significant e-money token under MiCA, establishing a dual supervision framework with France's ACPR effective 12 November 2026.
Rules in force14 October 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Chongqing authorities announced the launch of the Chongqing-Hong Kong Cross-boundary Data Validation Platform on October 14, 2026, using blockchain technology to enable cross-border financial data verification without transferring…
Rules in force14 October 2026
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