Proposed Codification and Changes to HKEx Listing Rules The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx or the Exchange) issued a Consultation Paper on Codification of General Waivers and Principles relating to IPOs and Listed Issuers and Minor Rule Amendments [1] (HKEx Consultation Paper) on 2 August 2019. Read More… Hong Kong Law Newsletter | Chartlons
There has been much commentary (and confusion) in the news and on social media about employees’ absences from work due to and/or in support of the protests. This short article sets out the basic legal principles in respect of protests that are occurring in Hong Kong. Absences from work Whilst the right for employees to strike […]
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Hong Kong Stock Exchange or HKEx) published its Consultation Conclusions on Proposed Rule Changes Associated with Backdoor Listing, Continuing Listing Criteria and other Rule Amendments on 26 July 2019 setting out changes to the HKEx Listing Rules on reverse takeovers (i.e. backdoor listings) and the criteria for continued […]
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEx) published a Research Report: Investment Benchmark for Asia’s Biotechnology Sector: CES HK Biotechnology Index in May 2019 highlighting HKEx’s role in financing China’s growing biotechnology sector and the instrumental role to be played by the CES HK Biotechnology Index (CES HK Biotech) launched in November 2018 to track […]
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 or Registered with the SFC (SFC Code of Conduct) which took effect on 5 July 2019. Read More… Hong Kong Law Newsletter | Chartlons
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) has announced the names of members of its new Listing Review Committee, which is the sole review body for decisions of HKEx’s independent Listing Committee as of 6 July 2019. Read More… Hong Kong Law Newsletter | Chartlons
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a reminder to the directors of HKEx-listed companies and their advisers of their statutory and legal duties when evaluating and approving corporate/business acquisitions and disposals in its Statement on the Conduct and Duties of Directors when Considering Corporate Acquisitions or Disposals, published on 4 July 2019. Read More… […]
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) amended its country guide for Russia in March 2019 to provide for Russian listing applicants which are “international companies” under Russian law. The crucial difference between Russian “international companies” and Russian joint stock companies, for which the HKEx’s Russia country guide previously catered, is that “international companies” can issue […]
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a Circular on 13 June 2019 informing SFC-licensed and –registered intermediaries of new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) setting out further guidance on the regulatory requirements for sales of complex products. Read More… Hong Kong Law Newsletter | Chartlons
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) published a Circular to management companies of SFC-authorised unit trusts and mutual funds on 11 April, 2019, setting out enhanced disclosure requirements for SFC-authorised green or environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds. Read More… Hong Kong Law Newsletter | Chartlons
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Jonathan Midgley of Haldanes. Jonathan has joined IR as our exclusive Criminal Law Member in Hong Kong. HALDANES is a Hong Kong-based law firm experienced in serving the needs of clients, both locally and throughout the Asia-Pacific. Established in 1975, the partners […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Felix Ng of Haldanes. Felix has joined IR as our exclusive Criminal Law Member in Hong Kong. HALDANES is a Hong Kong-based law firm experienced in serving the needs of clients, both locally and throughout the Asia-Pacific. Established in 1975, the partners have an […]