Archived Post for "Hong Kong Law"

The FSTB is proposing to introduce an implied consent mechanism and streamline the notification requirement for Hong Kong-incorporated companies disseminating corporate communications by means of their website.

HKEx published its analysis of issuers’ Corporate Governance Code compliance, particularly the requirements on corporate culture, long-serving INEDs, board diversity, and risk management and internal controls.

The new exemption allows existing shareholders and/or their close associates and cornerstone investors to subscribe for or purchase additional shares in an IPO if the size exemption conditions are met.

HKEX has postponed to 1 January 2025 the proposed implementation date for the mandatory and additional climate-related disclosures proposed in its April 2023 consultation paper

The SFC has published a Consultation Paper proposing to introduce new Guidelines for Market Soundings aimed at clarifying the standard of conduct expected of those involved in market sounding

On 21 September 2023, the Hong Kong SFC published Consultation Conclusions on its proposed amendments to the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buybacks. The amendments took effect on 29 September 2023.

HKEX is consulting on Listing Rule changes to enable listed issuers to hold and resell treasury shares, if allowed by the laws of their respective places of incorporation and their constitutional documents

The Hong Kong Chief Executive delivered his second Policy Address on 25 October 2023, titled “A Vibrant Economy for a Caring Community”.

The Hong Kong police have arrested a number of people allegedly involved in promoting the products and services of unlicensed crypto exchange, JPEX, although the parties directly involved have reportedly

HKEX issues consultation paper proposing GEM listing reforms to enhance attractiveness for SMEs seeking capital for growth, while maintaining high standard of investor protection.