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HKEX published a Consultation Paper on the Review of the Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rules setting out proposals aimed at enhancing directors’ independence, board diversity and ESG disclosure

This newsletter looks in detail at the HKEX’s proposals to simplify its listing requirements for companies incorporated outside Hong Kong and the PRC.

The Panel on Financial Affairs will discuss the proposed implementation of provisions to protect directors’ personal information from public inspection which are contained in the Companies Ordinance.

On 23 February 2021, the Hong Kong SFC published its quarterly report for the fourth quarter of 2020 outlining its operations for the quarter and corporate developments.

On 31 March 2021, the HKEX published a potentially far-reaching consultation paper to streamline the listing regime for overseas listed issuers which will also affect all HKEX listed companies.

In December 2020, the HKEx published findings from its latest review of listed companies’ corporate governance practices and practitioners’ insights on ESG and Corporate Governance.

On 23 December 2020, the SFC published a circular to intermediaries outlining updates to the FAQs on compliance with suitability obligations and requirements for complex products.

The UK Listing Review published recommendations for reform of the Listing Rules, including allowing companies with dual class share structures to list on the premium segment, reducing free float requirements and relaxing SPAC rules.

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The Cross-agency Steering Group announced its Strategic Plan on 17 December 2020, outlining six key focus areas and five near-term action points to promote green finance in Hong Kong. (204 characters with space)