The Takeover Panel has published a consultation paper on dual class share structures, IPOs and share buybacks. The proposed amendments to the Takeover Code clarify how the mandatory offer requirements apply to a company with...more
The consultation paper confirms a radical approach to bolster the international competitiveness of the UK markets and return to a disclosure-based listing framework. The FCA today published consultation paper CP23/31...more
Hong Kong Stock Exchange published a consultation paper proposing new listing regime for “Specialist Technology Companies” under a new chapter (Chapter 18C) of the Listing Rules, providing an alternative route for listing for...more
The Securities and Futures Commission recently issued a consultation paper on proposed enforcement-related amendments to the Securities and Futures Ordinance, the principal legislation that regulates the securities and...more
Hogan Lovells' Hong Kong Corporate & Regulatory Insights October 2021 edition is published today to keep you abreast of the recent legal and regulatory developments in the Hong Kong corporate market. The topics covered in...more
On September 17, 2021, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (“SEHK”) published a consultation paper on the proposed Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPAC”) listing regime in Hong Kong, setting out the initial framework with...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
The Singapore Exchange has launched special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listings in Singapore with a new framework on governing SPACs. From 3 September 2021, SPACs will be able to apply for listing on the Mainboard...more
In November 2020, the UK government published “Roadmap” setting out its aims for mandatory climate-related disclosures across the UK economy, in a manner aligned with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate-related...more
The UK Government is consulting on proposals to reform the UK’s prospectus regime. The proposals are published in response to Lord Hill’s UK Listing Review in which he recommends that, amongst other things, the Government...more
The UK’s capital markets regulation is set to change over the course of the next year as the Government seeks to boost the UK’s competitiveness as an attractive listing destination for high growth companies. The FCA has...more
On 20 May 2021, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) published conclusions (Consultation Conclusions) to its consultation paper on 27 November 2020 (the Consultation Paper). The Consultation Paper relates to...more
On 30 April 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper proposing changes to the Listing Rules applicable to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs)....more
The FCA has today published a consultation paper proposing changes to the Listing Rules applicable to Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles (SPACs). The FCA's main proposal is to remove the existing presumption in the...more