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Court Orders Sound Global Chairman to Purchase Shares from Investors
The SFC obtained a court order for the chairman and executive director of Sound Global to purchase the shares held by other shareholders at a price to be determined by the court under Section 214 of the SFO.
HKEX Consults on New Listing Regime for Specialist Technology Companies
The HKEX has issued a consultation paper on a new listing regime for Specialist Technology Companies on the Main Board of the HKEX soliciting market feedback on its proposed amendments to the HKEX Listing Rules
HKMA Issues Position Paper on e-HKD
HKMA released a position paper entitled “e-HKD: Charting the Next Steps” outlining its next steps on the direction of the e-HKD and its policy stance on a retail Central Bank Digital Currency
SFC Issues Takeovers Bulletin No. 62
The SFC has published Takeovers Bulletin No. 62 covering recent decisions on the grant of a special waiver from the mandatory general offer obligation and the applicable offer price in case of a special deal under Rule 25
SFC circular to licensed corporations on review of online brokerage, distribution and advisory services in Hong Kong
The SFC has reported on its review of licensed corporations’ provision of online brokerage, distribution and advisory services and their compliance with Hong Kong’s regulatory requirements
HKEx, SFC & HKMA Disciplinary Actions August 2022
HKEx, SFC & HKMA Disciplinary Actions in August 2022 included censuring and imposing a prejudice to investors’ interests statement against two former directors of Ping An Securities Group, and fining Commerzbank
SFC welcomes Central Government support for the enhancement of Hong Kong’s IFC status
SFC welcomes Central Government support and the three initiatives announced by the CSRC to broaden Stock Connect and further enhance Hong Kong’s position as an offshore RMB centre and a risk management centre
Hong Kong’s proposed foreign source income exemption regime for passive income
Hong Kong’s proposed foreign source income exemption regime for passive income in response to the EU’s concerns about Hong Kong’s foreign-source income exemption regime expected to take effect on 1 January 2023.
Swap Connect Development Jointly Announced by People’s Bank of China, Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, and Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Swap Connect Development is Jointly Announced by the PBOC, SFC, and HKMA; and is to be launched in January 2023 after completing preparations, finalising relevant rules, and obtaining regulatory approvals.
HKEx Updates on Climate Disclosure Standards
The HKEx Listing Newsletter discusses global sustainability reporting standards on climate disclosures, the relevance of low-carbon transition of Hong Kong SPACs, and recent HKEx listing developments.
HKEx Concludes on Proposed Amendments to Listing Rules Relating to Share Schemes of Listed Issuers and Housekeeping Rule Amendment
The HKEx has concluded on its proposals to amend the Listing Rules relating to Share Schemes of Listed Issuers and Housekeeping Rules. Major changes include extending Chapter 17 to govern share award schemes
HKEx and SFC Disciplinary Actions June and July 2022
HKEx and SFC Disciplinary Actions in June and July 2022 include CES Capital for failure as investment manager in Hong Kong and Lam Ki Fung for fraudulently obtaining his quarterly incentive payment in Hong Kong