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On 21 April 2010, the Securities and Futures Commission (the "SFC") published the "Consultation Paper on (1) proposal to stop commenting on routine announcements under the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases and (2) proposed miscellaneous amendments to the Codes".

On August 23, 2024, the HKEx and the SFC jointly announced temporary modifications to the Hong Kong Listing Rules. These modifications, effective from September 1, 2024...

A lot has happened in Asia over the last few years.

In the ever-evolving world of corporate finance, one trend that has been gaining significant momentum is the increased issuance of convertible debt by Chinese issuers.

In his 2023 Policy Address on 25 October 2023, the Chief Executive announced the launch of the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES), which officially commenced on 1 March 2024.

香港联合交易所有限公司于2024年1月1日实施GEM上市规则改革。

Asian family offices have increased significantly in number, and they come in a wide range of sizes and shapes.

Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are among the most prominent offshore jurisdictions. All three enjoy a strong global reputation...

In light of recent developments in the United States, where President Donald Trump has issued executive orders to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ("DEI") policies within the federal government...

The concerns over COVID-19 have arguably been the required trigger - against the backdrop of increasing unease ‒ for market participants to take stock and review their financial arrangements.

Section 633(1) of the Companies Ordinance allows a person or a member of the company to apply to the Court to request a rectification of the register of members if a name is entered...

In our recent blog post, we discussed the English High Court's decision to block the shareholder derivative action commenced by an activist shareholder, ClientEarth, against Shell's directors.

In a recent disciplinary action against four former directors of Freeman FinTech Corporation Limited (now known as Arta TechFin Corporation Limited), the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) looked...

The new Companies Ordinance became effective today, 3 March 2014.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange) published earlier this week a new 'Guidance Note on Cooperation' (Cooperation Note) and a revised Sanctions Statement, urging listed issuers...

The Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) published, on 3 July, a legislative proposal for an inward company re-domiciliation regime to provide a simple and straightforward...

The SFC has recently published its Statement on the conduct and duties of directors when considering corporate acquisitions or disposals.