The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) had been consulting on proposals to enhance climate-related disclosures under its environmental, social and governance framework...

On 16 August 2024, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Exchange") released a consultation paper to seek market feedback on proposals that would further expand the paperless listing regime.

The LPP will be constituted by memorandum of understanding arrangements between the SFC and the Stock Exchange and will serve as a focal point for new policy proposals.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") published its conclusions on the enhancements to the Corporate Governance Code ("CG Code") and the related Listing Rules in December 2024.

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has delayed its proposed amendments to the Listing Rules to enhance climate-related disclosures which were originally targeted for implementation...

Following our article published in the July 2016 edition of the Governance & Securities Law Focus in connection with the joint consultation launched on 17 June 2016 by the "SFC" and....

Guernsey-headquartered fund administrator IAG has announced joint ventures in both Hong Kong and Singapore with the Tricor Group.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEx") introduced a new exemption allowing existing shareholders and cornerstone investors to subscribe for or purchase further securities...

Despite the unprecedented challenges arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic backdrop, 2020 was a very busy year for the capital market in Hong Kong.

New regular public float reporting requirements, and (ii) Additional public float disclosure obligations and a restriction from corporate actions for issuers with public float shortfalls

Specialist technology companies will be able to apply for listing in Hong Kong from 31 March 2023 when a new Chapter 18C will be added to the Listing Rules. This opens up Hong Kong's...

On 30 April 2018, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Exchange) implemented new listing rules to permit individuals to benefit from shares with weighted voting rights (WVR).

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has recently published an information paper setting out amendments to the Listing Rules which dovetail with the Securities and Futures Commission...

The revised GEM Listing Rules and Main Board Listing Rules will become effective on 15 February 2018.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) has issued amendments to the Listing Rules and new guidance letters relating to backdoor listing and continuing listing criteria

The PRC authorities introduced the new overseas listing regime earlier this year, repealing certain administrative regulations and documents relating to overseas listing of PRC companies.

Under the current Listing Rules of the HKEX, listed issuers are required to cancel any shares that are repurchased by the issuer, and there is no option for such shares to be held in treasury.

On 31 March 2016, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a reminder to Licensed Corporations (LCs) that bonds listed under Chapter 37 of the Main Board Listing Rules (Chapter 37 Bonds) are for professional investors (including high net worth investors) and are unsuitable for retail investors.

In its Statement of Disciplinary Action dated 24 August 2023, the HKEX imposed a "Prejudice to Investors' Interests" Statement against six directors of a delisted company - two of whom are INEDs - in addition to a public censure against them.

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...