From 31 March 2023, the listing framework will include innovative companies in frontier industries, creating more opportunities for investors in the Hong Kong capital market.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the SEHK) has issued the consultation conclusions on the listing regime for Specialist Technology Companies (the Consultation Conclusions), which will include a new Chapter 18C within the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Exchange (the Listing Rules), effective from 31 March 2023. The change will enable innovative and progressive companies (both commercial and pre-commercial) in five frontier industries (next-generation information technology, advanced hardware, advanced materials, new energy and environmental protection, and new food and agriculture technologies) to be listed on the SEHK, further diversifying Hong Kong’s capital market with broadened opportunities for investors.