The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEx") and the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") have announced temporary changes to the Hong Kong Listing Rules regarding the minimum initial market capitalization of...more
The Situation: The Growth Enterprise Market (the "GEM") listing activities in Hong Kong have been declining since 2019, and there was no new listed issuer on the GEM in 2022....more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEx") introduced a new exemption allowing existing shareholders and cornerstone investors to subscribe for or purchase further securities in an IPO (i.e., to "double dip") under...more
On 8 August 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong ("SFC") published consultation conclusions on proposed amendments to enforcement-related provisions of the Securities and Futures Ordinance ("SFO")....more
The Hong Kong Listing Rule amendments relating to People's Republic of China ("PRC") issuers came into effect on August 1, 2023....more
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The Situation: In the past few years, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange") has taken initiatives to introduce a paperless listing regime and make changes to documentary requirements. ...more
As the interest in blockchain technology grows, companies will be confronted with numerous decisions, challenges, and legal issues pertaining to its adoption. Relevant matters include the overall design and control of...more
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