HKEX issued a consultation paper on codifying IPO waivers, principles for listed issuers, and introducing minor rule amendments.
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New Listing Rules on Backdoor Listings Effective 1 October
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong published its Consultation Conclusions on Proposed Rule Changes Associated with Backdoor Listing, Continuing Listing Criteria and other Rule Amendments on 26 July 2019.
HKEx Report on the CES HK Biotechnology Index
Due to the increasing number of letters of concern sent in 2017-2018, SFC issued a reminder to directors on their statutory and legal duties in corporate acquisitions and disposals.
Onboarding Clients Online: Changes to SFC’s Code of Conduct Para 5.1
The remote onboarding of clients by SFC licensed intermediaries is facilitated by amendments to paragraph 5.1 of the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) Code of Conduct for Persons Licensed by …
New HKEx Listing Decision Review Structure and Appointment of First Listing Review Committee
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited has announced the names of the members of its new Listing Review Committee, the sole review body for decisions of HKEx’s independent Listing Committee as of 6 July 2019.
SFC Reminds Listed Companies of Duties on Corporate Acquisitions and Disposals
Due to the increasing number of letters of concern sent in 2017-2018, SFC issued a reminder to directors on their statutory and legal duties in corporate acquisitions and disposals.
HKEx Amends Russia Country Guide for International Companies
The Russia Country Guide has thus been amended to extend its application to Russian international companies. Russian company seeking to list in Hong Kong was only able to list depositary receipts on Hong Kong’s Main Board.
Hong Kong SFC Issues New Guidance on Selling Complex Products
The SFC issued a Circular on 13 June 2019 informing licensed and registered intermediaries of new FAQs setting out further guidance on the regulatory requirements for sales of complex products in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong SFC Requires Enhanced Disclosure for Green or ESG Retail Funds
Download the PDF Download the Word 1. Background 2. Application of the Circular 3. Scheme Name 4. Disclosure requirements 5. Ongoing monitoring 6. Dedicated Green or ESG funds webpage 7. Implementation Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) ...
Hong Kong SFC Imposes HK$27 mln Fine for Sponsor Due Diligence Failures
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