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    Issuers’ Annual Reports Disclosure Review by HKEx

    Issuers’ Annual Reports Disclosure Review by HKEx

    In January 2017, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange released its “Review of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual Reports to Monitor Rule Compliance”, as part of it monitoring of issuers’ compliance with the Listing Rules
    TVB ruling on whitewash waiver by Takeovers Panel

    TVB ruling on whitewash waiver by Takeovers Panel

    On 10 May 2017, the Takeovers Panel ruled that a waiver of the general offer obligation (Whitewash Waiver) should be granted, subject to conditions, in relation to a share buy-back offer announced by TVB.
    BVI Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act 2017

    BVI Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act 2017

    BVI’s Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System Act 2017 came into force on 30 June 2017 to establish a search system facilitating the retrieval of beneficial owner information for corporate & legal entities
    SFC clarifies Requirements for Asset Management Activity

    SFC clarifies Requirements for Asset Management Activity

    The SFC issued a circular providing guidance for existing licensed corporations and individuals seeking to be licensed for Type 9 regulated activity (asset management) under the Securities and Futures Ordinance
    SFC Authorisation for Leveraged and Inverse Products

    SFC Authorisation for Leveraged and Inverse Products

    The Supplemental Circular on Leveraged and Inverse Products dated 23 December 2016 details the requirements under which the SFC would consider authorising leveraged and inverse products for public offering.