In his speech “Charting a Regulatory Roadmap for Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset Market”, the SFC’s Dr. Eric Yip outlined key initiatives to grow and regulate Hong Kong’s Fintech ecosystem and virtual asset market
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Hong Kong’s Proposed Regulation of Fiat-referenced Stablecoin Issuers
The FSTB and HKMA are proposing to introduce a stand-alone new piece of Hong Kong legislation to establish the Hong Kong regulatory regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Proposed Company Re-domiciliation Regime
In July 2024, Hong Kong’s FSTB published its consultation conclusions on its proposed introduction of an inward re-domiciliation regime to allow companies incorporated overseas to re-domicile to Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2024 Hong Kong Policy Address – Key Business Points
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive delivered his third Policy Address on 16 October 2024, “Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together”.
HKEx and SFC announce temporary modifications to Requirements for Specialist Technology Companies and De-Spac transactions
On 23 August 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced temporary modifications to the requirements for Specialist Technology Companies and Hong Kong De-SPAC Transactions.
HKEX Consults on Reducing Minimum Spreads for Hong Kong Securities
HKEX has published a Consultation Paper seeking feedback on proposals to reduce the minimum spreads – or tick sizes – of Hong Kong securities, including equities, REITs and equity warrants, in two phases.
HKEx Consults on Corporate Governance Changes for January 2025
HKEX is consulting on changes to its Corporate Governance Code and related Listing Rules to limit the number of INEDs’ concurrent directorships and tenure and increase disclosure of board dividend decisions
Hong Kong SFC Broadens Exemption for Master-Feeder ETFs
The SFC’s revised Circular on Streamlined Requirements for Eligible ETFs adopting a Master-feeder Structure allows SFC-authorised feeder ETFs to invest in actively managed overseas-listed master ETFs.
Exchange Publishes Consultation Conclusions on New Climate Disclosure Requirements Effective 1 January 2025
HKEX published the consultation conclusions on climate disclosure requirements and amendments to Listing Rules Appendix C2 applicable to HKEX-listed cos and a phased implementation of the enhanced requirements.
SFC Consults on Enhancements to Hong Kong REIT and Listed CIS Statutory Regimes
The SFC’s March Consultation Paper proposes a statutory scheme of arrangement and compulsory acquisition mechanism for REITs & extending the SFO market conduct regime to listed
