In this snapshot legal update, we report that on 25 May 2022, in a written reply by Mr. Christopher Hui, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, to Legislative Council questions on crowdfunding, Mr. Hui confirmed that the Hong Kong Government is reviewing the regulation of crowdfunding in Hong Kong.
The objective of the review is to provide clearer regulatory requirements, and to strengthen the transparency and accountability of crowdfunding activities. The review will also focus on methods to prevent fraudulent crowdfunding activities for potentially illegal purposes. The review will include a public consultation to be completed within 2022
Shares of Artis Real Estate Investment Trust Unit (TSE:AX.UN – Get Rating) crossed below its two hundred day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of C$8.32 and trades as low as C$7.20. Artis Real Estate Investment Trust Unit shares last traded at C$7.25, with a volume of 452,415 shares traded. 
BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (OTCMKTS:BTBIF – Get Rating) saw a large drop in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 20,400 shares, a drop of 26.9% from the April 15th total of 27,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 29.1 days. 
