Archived Post for "Hong Kong Law"

HK’s SFC is consulting on changes to its Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs set out in its Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs

The SFC has issued a Circular on the implementation of its new AMLO licensing regime for centralised virtual asset trading platform operators which took effect on 1 June 2023

The FSTB issued a public consultation on a new proposed inward re-domiciliation regime for Hong Kong under the HK Companies Ordinance detailing the conditions and application process of the proposed regime.

The SFC has finalised the detailed regulatory requirements for SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platforms with the publication of its consultation conclusions on 23 May 2023

On 24 March 2023, the SFC published its consultation conclusions on proposed amendments to introduce new Type 13 regulated activity to regulate depositaries of SFC-authorised collective investment schemes

HKEX published a Consultation Paper proposing to mandate all listed issuers to make climate-related disclosures in their annual ESG reports and introduce additional climate-related disclosures

HKEX published its March 2023 Enforcement Bulletin emphasising the importance of proper disclosure by listed issuers and their directors and the consequences of providing misleading or incomplete information.

The SFC issued new guidance for H share issuers following the announcement of New PRC Regulations for overseas listings and repeal of the Special Regulations and Mandatory Provisions effective 31 March 2023

On 31 March 2023, new Chapter 18C of the HKEX Listing Rules and and Guidance Letter HKEX- GL115-23 took effect allowing Specialist Technology Companies to list on the HKEX’s Main Board

HKEX published a Consultation Conclusions on the new listing regime for Specialist Technology Companies on the Main Board effective 31 March 2023, with reduced market capitalization thresholds