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HKEX to Expand Paperless Listing Regime from 31 December 2023
Sep 15, 2023
Changes to the HKEX Listing Rule will reduce the number of hard copy documents required to be submitted and circulated by listed issuers. The Listing Rule changes will take effect on 31 December 2023
HONG KONG EXTENDS INSIDER DEALING REGIME’S TERRITORIAL REACH TO COVER OFFSHORE SECURITIES & DEALING
Aug 30, 2023
Hong Kong will expand its insider dealing regime to cover offshore insider dealing in HK-listed securities & HK insider dealing in securities listed offshore, & their derivatives, according to the SFC
SFC Warns Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges re. Improper Conduct
Aug 16, 2023
The SFC has warned unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms of the potential legal & regulatory consequences of false claims to have applied for SFC-licensing, and providing prohibited services, eg staking
SFC/ HKMA New Suitability Obligations for Sophisticated Professional Investors
Aug 8, 2023
The SFC and HKMA published a joint circular with a streamlined approach that licensed intermediaries can adopt in complying with the suitability obligations for sophisticated professional investors
HKEX Listing Rule Changes for PRC Issuers Effective 1 August 2023
Aug 4, 2023
Revised HKEX Listing Rules for PRC-incorporated issuers reflect PRC regulatory changes & a new filing regime for PRC issuers & overseas-incorporated issuers with their principal operations in China
Hong Kong Needs a Vibrant SME Fundraising Board, says SFC’s Julia Leung
Jul 26, 2023
SFC Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Julia Leung, emphasised the need for Hong Kong to develop a sustainable small-cap stock market to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and investors
HKEX’s Fast Interface for New Issuance (FINI) Platform to Launch October 2023
Jul 24, 2023
HKEX has published the revised HKEX Listing Rules and Guidance Materials that will take effect on the October 2023 launch of its new digital FINI (Fast Interface for New Issuance) platform
Charltons Responds to HKEX Consultation on Mandatory Climate Disclosures in ESG Reports
Jul 19, 2023
HKEX published a Consultation Paper proposing to mandate all listed issuers to make climate-related disclosures in their annual ESG reports and introduce additional ISSB Climate Standard-based disclosures
HKMA Urges Banks to Provide Banking Services to Virtual Asset Service Providers
Jul 13, 2023
The HK Monetary Authority has urged banks to “support virtual asset service providers licensed and regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission on their legitimate need for bank accounts in Hong Kong”
HKEx Issues 8th Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter
Jul 5, 2023
The HKEx has issued its 8th Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter for HK listed issuers covering auditing and financial reporting, new rules on share schemes and disclosure of business valuations in transactions
Hong Kong Monetary Authority commences e-HKD Pilot Programme
Jun 20, 2023
The HKMA has announced the commencement of its e-HKD Pilot Programme involving 16 firms across the financial, payment and technology sectors to examine different use cases and design issues.
SFC Consults on Amending the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs
Jun 19, 2023
HK’s SFC is consulting on changes to its Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs set out in its Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs