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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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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) ...

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HKEX announces suspension of listed issuers facing audit disclaimers or adverse opinions to safeguard market integrity.

Download the PDF Download the Word On 22 May 2019, Hong Kong’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Supervision and Evaluation Bureau (SEB) of China’s Ministry of Finance (MOF), giving the FRC access to the audit working...

HKIAC Approved Arbitration Centre became the first foreign venue allowed to arbitrate certain corporate disputes involving Russian companies.