The Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) released for public comment the exposure draft of the JORC Code 2012 (the JORC Code) on 18 September 2012. The exposure draft was prepared following the code review…
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Consults on Board Diversity
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK or the Exchange) published a consultation paper (Consultation Paper) on 7 September 2012 to seek comments on its proposed amendments to the Corporate Governance Code…
Stock Exchange Updates Listing Decision on PRC Businesses Using VIE Structures
In August 2012, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (the Exchange) updated its 2005 listing decision (HKEx-LD43-3) (the Listing Decision) regarding the suitability for listing of PRC businesses using the so-called…
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Publishes Consultation Conclusions on Environmental Social and Governance Reporting
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK or Exchange) published its consultation conclusions (the Consultation Conclusions) on its proposed Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide (the ESG Guide) on…
SFC and HKMA Publish Consultation Conclusions and Supplemental Consultation on the Regulation of OTC Derivatives
The global financial crisis in late 2008 highlighted the structural deficiencies in the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market, and the systemic risk it poses for the wider market and economy. In the wake of…
Stock Exchange Consults on Listing Rule Amendments Consequential to Issuers Statutory Obligation to Disclose Price Sensitive Information
Following the enactment of the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 (the Amendment Ordinance), Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (the Exchange) has published a consultation paper (Consultation…
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Consults on Allowing Publication of PSI During Trading Hours Subject to Trading Halts
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (the Exchange) has published a consultation paper (Consultation Paper) on proposals to allow the release of price sensitive information (PSI) during trading hours subject…
SFC Publishes Consultation Conclusions on Amendments to the Code of Conduct
In May 2012, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its consultation conclusions (Consultation Conclusions) on the proposals set out in its November 2011 consultation paper…
HKEX Publishes Guidance on Continuous Disclosure Obligations
HKEX reminds listed issuers of continuous disclosure obligations, stressing transparency to prevent false markets.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Publishes Guidance Letter on Profit Forecasts under Main Board Rules and Gem Rule
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (Exchange) published on 8 May 2012 a guidance letter (HKEx-GL35-12) on profit forecast in the IPO process to provide guidance and clarification on the following areas: the difference…