Hong Kong Takeovers Code Amendments effective 13 July 2018
Amendments to Hong Kong’s Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs took effect on...
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HKEx issues Corporate Governance Code Consultation Conclusions and Guidance for Boards and Directors
In July 2018, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange published its Consultation Conclusions on the Review...
CCB International Capital Limited fined $24 million for sponsor due diligence failures
CCB International Capital Limited has been reprimanded and fined $24m by the SFC for its...
New Hong Kong Stock Exchange Guidance for Listing Applicants in the Internet Technology Sector
The HKEx published a guidance letter in July 2018 setting out relaxations from the Listing...
HKEx Consults on Tightened HKEx Listing Rules on Backdoor Listings and Shell Companies
HKEx published a Consultation Paper on Backdoor Listing, Continuing Listing Criteria and Other Rule Amendments...
New Open-ended Fund Company Regime Effective 30 July 2018
The introduction of the open-ended fund company structure is aimed at encouraging more funds to...
Investor Compensation Regime Enhancements Proposed by the SFC
The SFC published a Consultation on Proposed Enhancements to the Investor Compensation Regime and Related...
Hong Kong Listing Rule Changes on Delisting effective 1 August
The Listing Rule changes address concerns about prolonged trading suspensions and as detailed in the...
Virtual Bank Authorisation: HKMA Issues New Guideline
The HKMA published its revised Guideline on Authorization of Virtual Banks intended to encourage virtual...
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Reports on Financial Statements Review 2017
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange released its Financial Statements Review Programme Report 2017 on 1...