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Hong Kong’s Proposed Regulation of Fiat-referenced Stablecoin Issuers
Oct 25, 2024
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
Hong Kong’s Proposed Company Re-domiciliation Regime
Oct 22, 2024
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
The Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2024 Hong Kong Policy Address – Key Business Points
Oct 18, 2024
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive delivered his third Policy Address on 16 October 2024, “Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together”.
HKEx and SFC announce temporary modifications to Requirements for Specialist Technology Companies and De-Spac transactions
Aug 23, 2024
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 Consults on Reducing Minimum Spreads for Hong Kong Securities
Jul 11, 2024
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 Consults on Corporate Governance Changes for January 2025
Jul 5, 2024
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
Hong Kong SFC Broadens Exemption for Master-Feeder ETFs
Jun 17, 2024
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.
Exchange Publishes Consultation Conclusions on New Climate Disclosure Requirements Effective 1 January 2025
Jun 5, 2024
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.
SFC Consults on Enhancements to Hong Kong REIT and Listed CIS Statutory Regimes
May 29, 2024
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 Disciplinary Actions in Q1 2024
Apr 26, 2024
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 Listing Rule Amendments Allowing Treasury Shares Effective 11 June 2024
Apr 25, 2024
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
SFC Warns Public of Allegedly Fraudulent Crypto-related Activities
Apr 11, 2024
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