The latest Status Report on New Product and Market Development Initiatives (Status Report) and the latest quarterly newsletter (Newsletter) published by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) on 19 January 2009…
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China News Alert Issue 275
China drafts new overseas investment rules, requiring prior approval for high-risk or large-scale projects.
China News Alert Issue 274
Shanghai and Shenzhen bourses set 2008 annual report deadlines and dividend disclosure rules for listed firms.
SFC Emphasises Trigger and Creeper Provisions Will Not be Relaxed and Introduces New Takeovers Code Practice Note on Confirmation of Financial Resources
The Securities and Futures Commission has published its December 2008 Takeovers Bulletin which: reiterates the Takeovers Panel’s October 2008 recommendation not to relax the trigger and creeper provisions in…
China News Alert Issue 273
Shanghai and Shenzhen tighten rules on independent directors, requiring prompt disclosure and feedback filing.
Implementation of the Extension of the Black Out Period Prohibiting Directors from Dealing in Securities of Listed Issuers Deferred
HKEX defers implementation of extended blackout period for directors’ trading in listed issuers’ securities, with new rules effective 1 April 2009.
China News Alert Issue 272
PBOC’s fifth rate cut lowers lending to 5.31%, frees ¥300B via 0.5 pt reserve ratio reduction.
New Guidelines regarding Mergers and Acquisition Loans of Commercial Banks
CBRC issued 2008 guidelines on M&A loans, overturning restrictions on equity investment financing to boost onshore and outbound M&A activity.
Consultation Conclusions on Proposed Companies Ordinance Amendments in Relation to Company Names Directors Duties Corporate Directorships and Registration of Charges Published
On 10 December 2008, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) published its second consultation conclusions on the rewrite of the Companies Ordinance (CO) covering company names, directors’ duties…
China News Alert Issue 271
China raises money supply target to 17% to boost liquidity and support growth amid global slowdown.