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Amendments to Hong Kong Code on Unit Trusts and Mutual Funds effective 1 January 2019
Amendments to HK’s Code on Unit Trusts and Mutual Funds took effect 1 January 2019. Retail funds authorised, or the subject of an authorisation application, at 1 January, have 12 months to comply.
Driving Private Financing for Green Industries in Hong Kong – The Catalytic Role of a Green Investment Bank
Eurocham’s Financial Services Business Council has issued a paper, “Driving Private Financing for Green Industries in Hong Kong – The Catalytic Role of a Green Investment Bank”, advocating the establishment of a green …
HKEx Publishes Review of Corporate Governance Practices and Updates Guidance on ESG Reporting
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) issued its latest review of issuers’ corporate governance practices and updated its guidance material on environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting.
GEM Listing Committee Censures L & A International Holdings
The GEM Listing Committee of the HKEx has censured L & A International Holdings Limited and five of its directors for granting share options within the black-out period, in breach of GEM Listing Rule 23.05.
CFA Allows Appeal on Insider Dealing of Asia Telemedia Shares
The Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong has allowed the appeal of the SFC against the Market Misconduct Tribunal’s finding that two executives of Asia Telemedia Limited did not engage in insider dealing.
Trading Suspensions Proposed by HKEx for Auditor Disclaimers and Adverse Opinions
The HKEx proposes a Listing Rule to suspend trading in the securities of listed issuers that publish preliminary results announcements for which the auditor issued a disclaimer on opinion or adverse opinion.
Hong Kong Green Finance Strategic Framework Announced by SFC
The SFC is keen to develop green finance opportunities arising from Mainland China’s transitioning to a green economy and to position Hong Kong as a connector of green finance flows between the Mainland and …
Listing Committee Review Structure under Consultation
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SFC Consults on Guidelines for Securities Margin Financing
The SFC published a consultation paper on 17 August 2018, proposing more guidelines on risk management practices for securities margin financing activities. Responses must be submitted by 18 October 2018.
SFC Consults on AML and CTF Guidelines
The latest FAFT standards include expansion of requirements in relation to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) that address growing concerns about corruption in both local and cross-border contexts
Hong Kong Takeovers Code Amendments effective 13 July 2018
Amendments to Hong Kong’s Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs took effect on 13 July 2018 with the publication by SFC of its Consultation Conclusions on proposed amendments to the Codes.
HKEx issues Corporate Governance Code Consultation Conclusions and Guidance for Boards and Directors
In July 2018, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange published its Consultation Conclusions on the Review of the Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rule to enhance corporate governance standards of issuers.