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HK SFC Consults on Proposed Amendments to HK Securities and Futures (Stock Market Listing) Rules
HK SFC’s proposed changes to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures (Stock Market Listing) Rules would allow it to intervene to deal with abusive practices & impose stricter disclosure requirements
Updates on the Grant Scheme for Hong Kong Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
The Securities and Futures Commission announcement updates on the Grant Scheme for Hong Kong Open-ended Fund Companies (OFCs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) came into effect on 11 April 2025
Hong Kong’s Continuing Free Port Status & China’s Retaliatory Tariff and Related Measures in Response to U.S. Tariffs Announced on 2 April 2025
The SFC’s recently published Takeovers Bulletin (Issue No. 72, March 2025) includes an update
SFC Takeovers Bulletin – Key Developments in Hong Kong Takeovers Regulation
The SFC’s recently published Takeovers Bulletin (Issue No. 72, March 2025) includes an update
Hong Kong 2025-26 Budget Speech Delivered by Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, The Hon. Paul MP Chan, on 26 February 2025
On 26 February 2025, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, The Hon. Paul MP Chan delivered the Hong Kong 2025-26 budget speech, which is summarised in this newsletter. The budget speech can also be downloaded in full.
HKEX Concludes Consultation on Further Expansion of its Paperless Listing Regime
On 24 January 2025, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited published its Consultation Conclusions on Proposals to Further Expand the Paperless Listing Regime and Other Rule Amendments
Hong Kong SFC Streamlines Licensing Process for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
The HK SFC’s new streamlined licensing process for virtual asset trading platforms now requires just one external assessment report on the licence applicant’s internal systems and controls
Hong Kong January 2025 VATP SFC compliance requirements
On 16 January 2025, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) announced new regulatory standards for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs).
Overview of HKEX Corporate Governance Consultation Conclusions to be implemented on 1 July 2025
Overview on the consultation conclusions published by HKEX on amendments to the Listing Rules on Corporate Governance for Hong Kong-listed companies to be implemented on 1 July 2025
HKEX Consults on IPO Price Discovery, Open Market Requirements and HK OTC Market
The HKEX is proposing major changes to the IPO offering process aimed at improving IPO price discovery & public float requirements & is seeking feedback on establishing an OTC market
Summary of HKEX Corporate Governance Consultation Conclusions Effective 1 July 2025
HKEX publishes the consultation conclusions on amendments to the Listing Rules on Corporate Governance with enhanced disclosure requirements for Hong Kong-listed companies to take effect on 1 July 2025
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Launches Digital Bond Grant Scheme
To incentivise issuers and financial institutions to issue digital bonds, the HKMA will offer grants of up to HK$2.5 million to reimburse certain expenses incurred on eligible digital bond issues in Hong Kong