HK Takeovers & Share Buy-backs Codes Amended 29 September 2023

Hong Kong Law November 2023 PDF version Word version HK Takeovers and Share Buy-backs Codes Amended 29 September 2023 On 21 September 2023, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) published its Consultation Conclusions on proposed amendments to the...

HKEX Consults on Listing Rules Relating to Treasury Shares

Hong Kong Law November 2023 PDF version Word version HKEX Consults on Listing Rules Relating to Treasury Shares On 27 October 2023, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) published a Consultation Paper1 outlining proposed Listing Rule amendments to establish a new...

The Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address

Hong Kong Law October 2023 PDF version Word version The Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2023 Hong Kong Policy Address The Hong Kong Chief Executive, John Lee, delivered his second Policy Address on 25 October 2023 (2023 Hong Kong Policy Address), titled “A Vibrant Economy...

Hong Kong Police Arrest Suspects in JPEX Scandal

Hong Kong Law October 2023 PDF version Word version Hong Kong Police Arrest Suspects in JPEX Scandal The Hong Kong police have reportedly arrested 18 people allegedly involved in suspected fraud on the part of unlicensed crypto exchange, JPEX, allegedly involving more...

HKEX Consults on GEM Listing Reforms

Hong Kong Law September 2023 PDF version Word version HKEX Consults on GEM Listing Reforms On 26 September 2023, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) published a Consultation Paper setting out reforms to the GEM Listing Rules aimed at encouraging more companies to list...

HKMA Publishes 2023 Fintech Promotion Roadmap for Hong Kong

Hong Kong Law September 2023 PDF version Word version HKMA Publishes 2023 Fintech Promotion Roadmap for Hong Kong The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published its 2023 Fintech Promotion Roadmap setting out the key initiatives it plans to implement over the...

HKEX to Expand Paperless Listing Regime from 31 December 2023

Hong Kong Law September 2023 PDF version Word version HKEX to Expand Paperless Listing Regime from 31 December 2023 The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) has published changes to the HKEX Listing Rule reducing the number of hard copy documents required to be...

SFC Warns Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges re. Improper Conduct

Hong Kong Law August 2023 PDF version Word version SFC Warns Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges re. Improper Conduct Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) has warned unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) of the potential legal and regulatory...