The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited issued a consultation paper in December 2024 on proposals to optimize IPO price discovery and open market requirements. The consultation aims to review the relevant regulatory framework...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) recently published a consultation paper proposing a further expansion to the paperless listing regime first introduced in 2021 to reduce the use of paper in the listing regime. The...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) recently published a consultation paper proposing changes to the Corporate Governance Code and related amendments to the Listing Rules. The proposed changes represent the continuous effort...more
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) concluded its consultation on proposed rule amendments to introduce a new treasury share regime. All changes were approved with minor modifications based on market comments....more
The revised Hong Kong Listing Rules and related guidance implementing the expanded paperless listing regime will come into effect on 31 December 2023. Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) published its first frequently asked...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) recently released its Consultation Conclusions on the Consultation Paper introduced in December 2022, Proposals to Expand the Paperless Listing Regime and Other Rule Amendments,...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) announced on March 24, 2023 that eligible specialist technology companies (STCs) at the pre-commercial or early commercial stage can apply for listing on the HKEx under the new Chapter 18C...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) has issued its much-anticipated consultation paper on creating a listing regime for Specialist Technology Companies (STCs) under proposed Chapter 18C of the HKEx listing rules, with a view...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) adopted the proposed amended Listing Rules as set out in its Consultation Paper with certain amendments, including changes to share schemes of subsidiaries of listed issuers, share schemes...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange concluded its consultation to create a listing regime for special purpose acquisition companies in Hong Kong. The approved new listing regime will come into effect on January 1, 2022 with certain...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange recently published a consultation paper seeking market feedback on its proposed rule amendments relating to share schemes of Hong Kong–listed issuers and their subsidiaries. The consultation...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) has issued the much-anticipated consultation paper on creating a listing regime for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). The listing rules of the HKEx (Listing Rules) generally...more