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HKEx IPO Market Q1 2020
COVID-19 has impacted the global IPO market but Hong Kong has performed reasonably in terms of deal numbers and proceeds raised. The following is an analysis of the market performance and outlook for 2020.
HKMA Announces Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The HKMA announced a scheme for banks to provide a six-month principal payment holiday to eligible corporate customers aimed at providing relief for SMEs affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
SFC Guidance to ETF Fund Managers and Market Makers after Temporary Halt by ETF Market Maker amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The SFC issued a circular to management companies and market makers of SFC-authorised ETFs reminding ETF fund managers and market makers of their risk management obligations amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Hong Kong Government Support for Local Enterprises & SMEs
The following provides a summary of the funding initiatives announced by the Hong Kong Government in light of COVID-19 aimed at local enterprises and SMEs severely affected.
Hong Kong Government Relief Measures in light of the COVID-19 Outbreak
This newsletter sets out the Hong Kong government’s two rounds of COVID-19 Relief Measures, intended to fund the fight against the COVID-19 Outbreak and providing subsidy to keep individuals in their jobs.
SFC Publishes Guidance to Fund Industry in view of COVID-19 Outbreak
The SFC issued its Circular to Management Companies and Trustees and Custodians of SFC-authorized funds on 27 March 2020 regarding their obligations to safeguard client interests amid COVID-19.
SFC and HKEx Joint Statement Explains how the Covid-19 Regulations Apply to Shareholders Meetings of HKEx Listed Companies
The SFC and HKEx issued a joint statement on the application of the prohibition on group gatherings to general meetings of HKEx Listed Issuers on 1 April 2020 following consultation with the HKSAR Government.
Hong Kong Employment Law in the Age of COVID-19
An analysis of Hong Kong employment law issues in current focus given the COVID-19 pandemic, including flexible working, personal data, sick leave, termination and severance and others.
SFC Extends Deadlines for Implementing Regulatory Expectations and Reminds Intermediaries of Order Recording Requirements amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
A summary of the SFC’s circular to licensed intermediaries: extended deadlines for implementation of regulatory expectations and reminder of order recording requirements under COVID-19 pandemic.
SFC Circular Reminds Intermediaries of their Obligations to Ensure Suitability and Timely Dissemination of Information to Clients
A summary of the SFC’s circular to licensed intermediaries: reminder of important obligations to ensure suitability and timely dissemination of information to clients, which has regard to the COVID-19 outbreak.
SFC Issues Guidance on Licensing Related Matters in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
The following provides a summary of SFC guidance on licensing matters in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant restrictions that may impact the fulfilment of licensing obligations.
HKEx and SFC Issue Further Guidance on Results Announcements in light of COVID-19
HKEx and the SFC issued a further guidance on results announcements in a follow up to the February Joint Statement in respect of disclosure of financial information and inside information.