SFC Consults on Regulatory Oversight of Credit Rating Agencies

Newsletter Hong Kong Law August 2010 Word version SFC Consults On Regulatory Oversight Of Credit Rating Agencies Background Objectives of Regulating CRAs Creation of a New Type 10 Regulated Activity under Hong Kong’s Existing Licensing Regime Amendments to...

Changes to Connected Transaction Rules

Newsletter Hong Kong Law May 2010 Word version Changes To Connected Transaction Rules Effective 3 June, 2010 1. New Exemption For Persons Connected With An Issuer At The Subsidiary Level Where The Size Of The Subsidiary Is “Insignificant” To The Issuer 2....

Revised Practice Note 15 in latest SFC Takeovers Bulletin

Newsletter Hong Kong Law May 2010 Word version Revised Practice Note 15 in latest SFC Takeovers Bulletin 1. Revised Practice Note 15 – Confirmation of financial resources in cash offers 2. Reminder of the importance of maintaining proper compliance and...

HKEx Streamlines Procedures for Listing Overseas Companies

Newsletter Hong Kong Law November 2009 Word version HKEx Streamlines Procedures For Listing Overseas Companies Introduction 9 New Accepted Jurisdictions Of Incorporation Acceptability Of New Overseas Jurisdictions Cross-Benchmarking To Other Accepted Jurisdictions...