Hong Kong Law

The FSTB and HKMA are proposing to introduce a stand-alone new piece of Hong Kong legislation to establish the Hong Kong regulatory regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong

In July 2024, Hong Kong’s FSTB published its consultation conclusions on its proposed introduction of an inward re-domiciliation regime to allow companies incorporated overseas to re-domicile to Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive delivered his third Policy Address on 16 October 2024, “Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together”.

On 23 August 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced temporary modifications to the requirements for Specialist Technology Companies and Hong Kong De-SPAC Transactions.

HKEX has published a Consultation Paper seeking feedback on proposals to reduce the minimum spreads – or tick sizes – of Hong Kong securities, including equities, REITs and equity warrants, in two phases.

HKEX is consulting on changes to its Corporate Governance Code and related Listing Rules to limit the number of INEDs’ concurrent directorships and tenure and increase disclosure of board dividend decisions

The SFC’s revised Circular on Streamlined Requirements for Eligible ETFs adopting a Master-feeder Structure allows SFC-authorised feeder ETFs to invest in actively managed overseas-listed master ETFs.

HKEX published the consultation conclusions on climate disclosure requirements and amendments to Listing Rules Appendix C2 applicable to HKEX-listed cos and a phased implementation of the enhanced requirements.

The SFC’s March Consultation Paper proposes a statutory scheme of arrangement and compulsory acquisition mechanism for REITs & extending the SFO market conduct regime to listed

HKEX sanctioned 3 listed companies in Q1 2024 for misappropriation of company assets, misleading prospectus disclosure and breach of directors’ duties in its continued clamp down on corporate misconduct.

HKEX published Listing Rules amendments (effective 11.6.2024) allowing HKEX-listed cos to issue and hold treasury shares subject to the laws of their country of incorporation and their constitutional documents

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