On 23 February 2021, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) published its quarterly report1 for the period October to December 2020. The main highlights include: Listing and takeovers – a total of 34 new listing applications (two from companies with WVR structures and four from pre-revenue biotech companies) were vetted by the […]
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) published a potentially far-reaching consultation paper on the Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers1 on 31 March 2021 (the “HKEX Consultation Paper”). The purpose of the HKEX Consultation Paper is to obtain feedback from the market on the HKEX’s proposals to amend the HKEX Listing Rules to streamline […]
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) published a potentially far-reaching consultation paper on the Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers1 on 31 March 2021 (the “HKEX Consultation Paper”). The purpose of the HKEX Consultation Paper is to obtain feedback from the market on the HKEX’s proposals to amend the HKEX Listing Rules to streamline […]
On 3 March 2021, the UK Listing Review, chaired by the Rt Hon. Lord Jonathon Hill, published its recommendations for reform of the Listing Rules of the London Stock Exchange1 (the LSE) (the UK Listing Rules). The reforms are aimed at increasing the attractiveness of the UK as a listing venue, particularly for new economy […]
On 3 March 2021, the UK Listing Review, chaired by the Rt Hon. Lord Jonathon Hill, published its recommendations for reform of the Listing Rules of the London Stock Exchange1 (the LSE) (the UK Listing Rules). The reforms are aimed at increasing the attractiveness of the UK as a listing venue, particularly for new economy […]
On 11 December 2020, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the HKEx) published findings from its latest Review of Issuers’ Corporate Governance Practices1 and market practitioners’ insights entitled “Making inroads into good Corporate Governance and ESG management”.2 The review of corporate governance report disclosures in 2019 found a general improvement in issuers’ compliance with […]
On 23 December 2020, the Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) published a circular to intermediaries1 announcing updates to its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Compliance with Suitability Obligations2 and Requirements for Complex Products.3 A summary of the key updates can be found below: Updated Area Purpose of the Update Updated FAQs Suitability Assessment To […]
On 17 December 2020, Hong Kong’s Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group (the Steering Group) published its Strategic Plan to Strengthen Hong Kong’s Financial Ecosystem to Support a Greener and More Sustainable Future (the Strategic Plan). The Strategic Plan is aimed at consolidating Hong Kong’s position as a leading green and sustainable finance and risk management centre and […]
On 17 December 2020, Hong Kong’s Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group (the Steering Group) published its Strategic Plan to Strengthen Hong Kong’s Financial Ecosystem to Support a Greener and More Sustainable Future (the Strategic Plan). The Strategic Plan is aimed at consolidating Hong Kong’s position as a leading green and sustainable finance and risk management centre and […]
On 24 February 2021, Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, delivered the Hong Kong Government’s 2021/2022 Budget Plan to the Legislative Council. The Financial Secretary emphasised the value of the financial services industry to Hong Kong’s economy, with financial services accounting for 21 percent of GDP in 2019 and its overall share of […]
On 24 February 2021, Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, delivered the Hong Kong Government’s 2021/2022 Budget Plan to the Legislative Council. The Financial Secretary emphasised the value of the financial services industry to Hong Kong’s economy, with financial services accounting for 21 percent of GDP in 2019 and its overall share of […]
On 29 January 2021, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (the HKEx) published its 2020 Review of Issuers’ Annual Report Disclosure. The review focuses on (i) examining issuers’ annual reports in terms of compliance with the HKEx Main Board Listing Rules and GEM Listing Rules (the HKEx Listing Rules), issuers’ corporate conduct and issuers’ disclosure […]