Hong Kong Law 2 - Charltons

HKEx Listing Rules: HKEx Consultation on Codifying Waivers and Principles for HKEx IPOs and Listed Issuers

Aug 28, 2019

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited has issued a Consultation Paper on Codification of General Waivers and Principles relating to IPOs and Listed Issuers and Minor Rule Amendments on 2 August 2019.

New Listing Rules on Backdoor Listings Effective 1 October

Aug 14, 2019

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong published its Consultation Conclusions on Proposed Rule Changes Associated with Backdoor Listing, Continuing Listing Criteria and other Rule Amendments on 26 July 2019.

HKEx Report on the CES HK Biotechnology Index

Aug 1, 2019

Due to the increasing number of letters of concern sent in 2017-2018, SFC issued a reminder to directors on their statutory and legal duties in corporate acquisitions and disposals.

Onboarding Clients Online: Changes to SFC’s Code of Conduct Para 5.1

Jul 26, 2019

The remote onboarding of clients by SFC licensed intermediaries is facilitated by amendments to paragraph 5.1 of the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) Code of Conduct for Persons Licensed by …

New HKEx Listing Decision Review Structure and Appointment of First Listing Review Committee

Jul 22, 2019

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited has announced the names of the members of its new Listing Review Committee, the sole review body for decisions of HKEx’s independent Listing Committee as of 6 July 2019.

SFC Reminds Listed Companies of Duties on Corporate Acquisitions and Disposals

Jul 19, 2019

Due to the increasing number of letters of concern sent in 2017-2018, SFC issued a reminder to directors on their statutory and legal duties in corporate acquisitions and disposals.

HKEx Amends Russia Country Guide for International Companies

Jun 28, 2019

The Russia Country Guide has thus been amended to extend its application to Russian international companies. Russian company seeking to list in Hong Kong was only able to list depositary receipts on Hong Kong’s Main Board.

Hong Kong SFC Issues New Guidance on Selling Complex Products

Jun 26, 2019

The SFC issued a Circular on 13 June 2019 informing licensed and registered intermediaries of new FAQs setting out further guidance on the regulatory requirements for sales of complex products in Hong Kong.