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CFA Allows Appeal on Insider Dealing of Asia Telemedia Shares
The Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong has allowed the appeal of the SFC against the Market Misconduct Tribunal’s finding that two executives of Asia Telemedia Limited did not engage in insider dealing.
Trading Suspensions Proposed by HKEx for Auditor Disclaimers and Adverse Opinions
The HKEx proposes a Listing Rule to suspend trading in the securities of listed issuers that publish preliminary results announcements for which the auditor issued a disclaimer on opinion or adverse opinion.
Hong Kong Green Finance Strategic Framework Announced by SFC
The SFC is keen to develop green finance opportunities arising from Mainland China’s transitioning to a green economy and to position Hong Kong as a connector of green finance flows between the Mainland and …
Listing Committee Review Structure under Consultation
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SFC Consults on Guidelines for Securities Margin Financing
The SFC published a consultation paper on 17 August 2018, proposing more guidelines on risk management practices for securities margin financing activities. Responses must be submitted by 18 October 2018.
SFC Consults on AML and CTF Guidelines
The latest FAFT standards include expansion of requirements in relation to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) that address growing concerns about corruption in both local and cross-border contexts
Hong Kong Takeovers Code Amendments effective 13 July 2018
Amendments to Hong Kong’s Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs took effect on 13 July 2018 with the publication by SFC of its Consultation Conclusions on proposed amendments to the Codes.
HKEx issues Corporate Governance Code Consultation Conclusions and Guidance for Boards and Directors
In July 2018, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange published its Consultation Conclusions on the Review of the Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rule to enhance corporate governance standards of issuers.
CCB International Capital Limited fined $24 million for sponsor due diligence failures
CCB International Capital Limited has been reprimanded and fined $24m by the SFC for its failure to discharge its duties as a sole sponsor in the listing application of Fujian Dongya Aquatic Products Co., Ltd
New Hong Kong Stock Exchange Guidance for Listing Applicants in the Internet Technology Sector
The HKEx published a guidance letter in July 2018 setting out relaxations from the Listing Rules which it may allow for listing applicants in the internet technology sector or that have internet-based business models.
HKEx Consults on Tightened HKEx Listing Rules on Backdoor Listings and Shell Companies
HKEx published a Consultation Paper on Backdoor Listing, Continuing Listing Criteria and Other Rule Amendments containing proposals to tighten the Listing Rules on reverse takeovers and the criteria for continued listing
New Open-ended Fund Company Regime Effective 30 July 2018
The introduction of the open-ended fund company structure is aimed at encouraging more funds to domicile in Hong Kong and to boost Hong Kong’s position as a full service international asset management centre.