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

Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE – Get Rating) by 8.3% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 7,887 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after purchasing an additional 605 shares during the period. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.’s holdings in Alexandria Real Estate Equities were worth $1,149,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.