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Takeovers Panel Upholds Executive’s Decision that No Mandatory General Offer Obligation Arose for China Oriental
Takeovers Panel Upholds Waiver of Mandatory Offer Obligation for China Oriental
HKEx Proposes “London-Hong Kong Connect” to Link Commodities Markets
HKEx Proposes “London-Hong Kong Connect” to Link Commodities Market
SFC launches Pilot Initiatives to Enhance Fund Authorisation Process
SFC Launches Pilot Initiatives to Fast Track Fund Authorisation Process
Hong Kong Drops Weighted Voting Rights
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Drops Weighted Voting Rights Proposals following SFC Objections …
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Publishes Consultation Conclusions on Volatility Control Mechanism and Closing Auction Session
HKEx Publishes Consultation Conclusions on Volatility Control Mechanism and Closing Auction Session
HKEx Consults on Introduction of “Comply or Explain” Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting
Hong Kong Stock Exchange proposes introduction of “comply or explain” ESG reporting …
Exchange Publishes Guidance on Mixed Media Offers
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited has published guidance letter HKEx-GL81-151 to encourage listing applicants to consider using a Mixed Media Offer (MMO) for their listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Ernst & Young Discontinues Appeal over Producing Chinese Audit Working Papers to SFC
Ernst & Young (EY) has discontinued its appeal against the May 2014 order of Hong Kong’s Court of First Instance requiring it to hand over to the Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) audit working papers…
SFC Fines Licensed Entity HK$4.5 million for Delay in Reporting Trader’s Misconduct
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) has reprimanded and fined Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited (Nomura Hong Kong) HK$4.5 million for failing to immediately report misconduct…
SFC Brings First Action for Breach of Listed Companies’ Obligation to Disclose Inside Information under Part XIVA Securities and Futures Ordinance
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started proceedings for the first time for breach of listed companies’ obligation to announce inside information as soon as reasonably practicable under Part…
Hong Kong Accountants’ Exemption from Restrictions on Foreign Accountants Auditing Chinese Companies Listing Offshore
Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwanese audit firms have been exempted from new rules which prevent foreign auditors from auditing Mainland Chinese companies unless they team up with a Mainland Chinese accounting firm.
Exchange Publishes Guidance on Issue of Convertible Securities by Listed Issuers
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) has published guidance letter HKEx-GL80-151 (the Guidance Letter) providing guidance on the Listing Rules’ requirements for issues of convertible securities…