On 26 September 2023, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited published its consultation paper on GEM listing reforms. The proposals have the objective of encouraging and facilitating listings of small and/or medium-sized enterprises on GEM while upholding high standards of investor protection. The consultation period will close on 6 November 2023. Subject to market feedback, the Exchange expects that the rule amendments will come into effect in early 2024.
On 16 May 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) published Guideline No. 6 on the Application of Regulatory Rules on Overseas Securities Offerings and Listings: Guidelines for Overseas Offering of Global Depositary Receipts (GDR) by Domestic Listed Companies. It provides detailed guidance from the CSRC on the registration, filing, use of proceeds and other requirements on overseas offerings of GDRs by Chinese listed companies.
On 17 March 2023, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission issued a Frequently Asked Question relating to the disclosure of interests in PRC issuers under Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance, Cap. 571. Practice Note 25 was published on the same date to provide guidance on the application of the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs to PRC issuers in light of the New PRC Regulations.
On 17 June 2019, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (FCA) released a joint announcement of their approval in principle of the establishment of the Shanghai-London Stock Connect. On the same day, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) held the launch ceremony for the westbound business…
Summary On 18 January 2019, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) published its consultation conclusions on proposed changes to the review structure for Listing Committee decisions, which largely adopts the proposals in the consultation paper with modification to the size of the new Listing Review Committee. The amended…
Recent developments On 16 November 2018, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) published: (1) the findings of its latest review of listed companies’ corporate governance; and (2) updated guidance materials on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) reporting. The implications of these materials are twofold. Firstly, SEHK reminds listed…