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SFC Circular on Implementing New Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators
The SFC has issued a Circular on the implementation of its new AMLO licensing regime for centralised virtual asset trading platform operators which took effect on 1 June 2023
FSTB Consults on Company Re-domiciliation Regime for Hong Kong
The FSTB issued a public consultation on a new proposed inward re-domiciliation regime for Hong Kong under the HK Companies Ordinance detailing the conditions and application process of the proposed regime.
Hong Kong SFC Finalises Regulation of Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
The SFC has finalised the detailed regulatory requirements for SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platforms with the publication of its consultation conclusions on 23 May 2023
New Type 13 Regulated Activity to Take Effect 2 October 2024
On 24 March 2023, the SFC published its consultation conclusions on proposed amendments to introduce new Type 13 regulated activity to regulate depositaries of SFC-authorised collective investment schemes
HKEX Consults on Mandatory Climate Disclosures in ESG Reports
HKEX published a Consultation Paper proposing to mandate all listed issuers to make climate-related disclosures in their annual ESG reports and introduce additional climate-related disclosures
HKEX Publishes March 2023 Enforcement Bulletin with Focus on Disclosure
HKEX published its March 2023 Enforcement Bulletin emphasising the importance of proper disclosure by listed issuers and their directors and the consequences of providing misleading or incomplete information.
SFC Issues New Guidance for H Share Issuers
The SFC issued new guidance for H share issuers following the announcement of New PRC Regulations for overseas listings and repeal of the Special Regulations and Mandatory Provisions effective 31 March 2023
New HKEX Listing Regime for Specialist Technology Companies Launches 31 March 2023
On 31 March 2023, new Chapter 18C of the HKEX Listing Rules and and Guidance Letter HKEX- GL115-23 took effect allowing Specialist Technology Companies to list on the HKEX’s Main Board
HKEX Publishes Consultation Conclusions on New Listing Regime for Specialist Technology Companies
HKEX published a Consultation Conclusions on the new listing regime for Specialist Technology Companies on the Main Board effective 31 March 2023, with reduced market capitalization thresholds
HKEX Reports on Global Carbon Markets and the Opportunities for Hong Kong
The report concludes that by connecting international investors to China’s carbon markets, Hong Kong could play a superconnector role linking investors with carbon projects
HKEX Consults on Listing Rule Amendments for PRC Issuers
HKEX will amend its Listing Rules for PRC incorporated issuers to reflect recently announced changes to China’s regulation of overseas listings by domestic companies
Hong Kong SFC Consults on Proposed Regulatory Requirements for Hong Kong’s new Virtual Asset Service Provider Regime
The SFC proposes new regulatory requirements for Hong Kong licensed VA trading platform operators and seeks feedback on whether they could offer services to retail investors, subject to additional requirements