In This Issue

SFC’s Consultation Conclusions on Regulation of Hong Kong IPO Sponsors; Statutory Obligation to Disclose Inside Information now Effective; SFC Review of the Exchange’s 2011 Performance; Consultation Conclusions of the Exchange; New Listing Decisions; New Guidance Letters; Enforcement News; and Regulatory Watch.

SFC’S Consultation Conclusions on Regulation of Hong Kong IPO Sponsors -

In December 2012, the SFC published its highly anticipated consultation conclusions concerning the regulation of IPO sponsors, which as noted in our client alert “The Top Five Things You Need to Know” will lead to increased responsibilities being placed on IPO sponsors.

We set out below the practical implications of the key provisions.