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The FCA has published new UK listing rules, effective 29 July 2024, marking a major reform aimed at modernizing UK equity capital markets. The changes should enhance international competitiveness, but broader factors like valuation dynamics and investor depth remain crucial for increasing UK IPOs. Key updates include the removal of shareholder vote requirements for significant transactions and adjustments for companies with controlling shareholders. The rules also introduce flexibility in dual-c

On 20 May 2021, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) published its 'Consultation Conclusions on the Review of Listing Rules relating to Disciplinary Powers and Sanctions' (Consultation Conclusions).

There has been much talk about ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance.

Last week, the Hong Kong Court struck out a fraudulent trading claim brought by the liquidators (the "Liquidators") of China Metal Recycling (Holdings) Limited ("China Metal")...

In July 2006, Wal-Mart Stores announced that it would allow employees in China to unionize following criticism that it was exploiting lax labor laws in the country to keep costs low. The current PRC Labor Law was first enacted in 1994.

In this article, we will discuss the concept of business interruption calculations as they relate to catastrophic events.

In Hong Kong, the intersection of family law and corporate law requires careful consideration of both the legal remedies available and the practical implications for all parties involved.

Cayman companies conducting secondary share placements through Hong Kong exchanges face significant operational challenges in achieving T+2 settlement timelines.

In August 2019, the Exchange issued a consultation paper proposing to codify the factors to be considered when granting the Rule 3.28 Waiver.

Hong Kong, with its strategic position in Asia, is a beacon of opportunity for UK and European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can enjoy the same rights and privileges as their local counterparts ...

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) has announced rule amendments to enhance attractiveness of the Hong Kong market, in particular to Greater China Issuers, taking effect from 1 January 2022.

Despite an otherwise difficult year, Hong Kong has again solidified its position as one of the prime finance centers of the world, and tops the world's IPO fund-raising list in 2019 for the sixth time in the last 10 years.

The Securities and Futures Commission (the "SFC") has introduced the Guidelines for Market Soundings (the "Guidelines") which took effect in May 2025.

Cameron Adderley is the Managing Partner of the Hong Kong office and Global Practice Group Head of Corporate across the Appleby Group, which he joined in 2001.

The Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") recently published updated FAQs in respect of the requirements applicable to a Type 1 licensed corporation or registered institution ("Type 1 custodian")

Hong Kong companies can enjoy certain unique advantages in expanding to China. However, there are several key concerns they need to address and resolve in order to set up business in the country smoothly.

When The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited concluded the discussion surrounding Weighted Voting Rights in April 2018, only individuals who have been materially responsible for the growth of the innovative company could benefit from WVR.