Linking of Shanghai and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges

Newsletter Hong Kong Law April 2014 PDF version Word version Linking of Shanghai and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges Framework of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect 1. Operation of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect 2. Permitted Share Trading 3. Eligible Shares 4....

Revised Connected Transaction Rules to Take Effect

Newsletter Hong Kong Law April 2014 PDF version Word version Revised Connected Transaction Rules Take Effect 1 July 2014 Key Listing Rule Changes I. Amendments to Connected Transaction Rules II. Amendments to Definitions of Connected Person and Associate The Stock...

Exchange Introduces New Headline Categories for Announcements

Newsletter Hong Kong Law April 2014 PDF version Word version Exchange Introduces New Headline Categories for Announcements Introduction Listing Rule Amendments Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) Introduction The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the Exchange) has published a...

Sponsor Regime Update – Initial 3-Day Check

Newsletter Hong Kong Law April 2014 PDF version Word version Sponsor Regime Update: Initial 3-Day Check Exchange Continues Initial 3-day Check of Application Proofs to 30 September 2014 and Publishes Guidance on Failure of Initial 3-day Check Initial 3-day Check...

SFC Consults on the Regulation of Alternative Liquidity Pools

Newsletter Hong Kong Law March 2014 PDF version Word version SFC Consults on the Regulation of Alternative Liquidity Pools Background of ALPs Current regulation of ALPs Proposed additions to the Code of Conduct Consultation Questions Submission of Comments The...

Information on Listing Applications since the New Sponsor Regime

Newsletter Hong Kong Law March 2014 PDF version Word version Information on Listing Applications since the New Sponsor Regime Introduction Reasons for the returned listing applications Accelerated review request Regulatory commenting process Exchange to publish return...

SFC Proposes Amendments to the Code on REITs

Newsletter Hong Kong Law March 2014 PDF version Word version SFC Proposes Amendments to the Code on REITs Introduction Background Proposals Consultation Questions Introduction The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is conducting a consultation on allowing Real...