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...
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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...
SFC Consults on AML and CTF Guidelines
The latest FAFT standards include expansion of requirements in relation to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...