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HKEx has published a consultation paper (the “Consultation Paper”) on proposals to shorten the process for rights issues and open offers in order to facilitate fund raisings by listed issuers. HKEx is seeking view…

On 26 June 2009, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Exchange”) published a Consultation Paper on Proposed Changes to Filing and Checklist Requirements for the Listing of Equity Securities (the…

This Note is for the purposes of providing general information on recent developments relating to Business and Securities Laws as at 18 June 2009 in China only. No responsibility is taken for the completeness and/or…

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) issued a News Release on 5 June 2009 setting out the circumstances in which it may grant a waiver from strict compliance with the profit test requirements under…

As of 1 June 2009, foreign ownership limits in public companies will be capped at 49%. The Prime Minister of Vietnam has signed Decision 55/2009/QD-TTg (“Decision 55”), dated 15 April 2009, on Foreign Ownership…

On 18 March 2009, the FSA published the Turner Review and Discussion Paper 09/2 as a regulatory response to the global banking crisis.

China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) announced on 18 March 2009 that it has rejected Coca-Cola Company’s (“Coca-Cola”) US$2.4 billion (HK$19.65 billion) bid to acquire China Huiyuan Juice Group Limited (“Huiyuan”)…

SFC approves amendments extending the black out period for directors’ dealings before annual results from one month to 60 days under Main Board and GEM Rules.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) published a press release on 12 February 2009 setting out the revised proposals of its Listing Committee regarding the controversial extension of the black…

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) has announced that with effect from 12 February 2009 (Thursday), 25 additional securities will be eligible for short selling and 27 existing designated…