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…
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China News Alert Issue 276
China allows listed banks to trade bonds on stock exchanges, aiming to boost fixed-income markets.
HKEx Proposes Mandatory Quarterly Reporting by Main Board Listed Companies from 2011 Year-End and Other HKEx Initiatives
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…
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
SFC confirms Trigger and Creeper provisions unchanged and new Takeovers Code Practice Note on financial resources.
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.