On 23 May 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (the "SFC") published conclusions (the "Consultation Conclusions") to its consultation launched in February 2023 on the proposed regulatory requirements for virtual asset...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) announced new chapter on Listing Rules
The SEHK announced on 24 March 2023 the expansion of Hong Kong's listing framework for the listings of Specialist Technology Companies...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) publishes Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter -
The SEHK published the Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter (December 2022 edition) (Newsletter), to provide latest regulatory...more
On 20 February 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) launched a public consultation (the “Consultation”) to seek views on the proposed requirements for operators of virtual asset trading platforms (“VA...more
In January 2022, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a Discussion Paper on Crypto-assets and Stablecoins, inviting industry comments on the regulatory approach of crypto-assets, in particular payment-related stablecoins....more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against China Bright Culture Group (stock code: 109) and two current and former executive directors -
Key message:
• Newly-listed companies must keep...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against Good Resources Holdings Limited (delisted) (previous stock code: 109) and its former director Key messages:
• Listed companies must not use their...more
On 31 October 2022, at the launch of Hong Kong’s Fintech Week, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau released a policy statement (the “Policy Statement”) providing some additional detail on the Government’s plans for...more
SEHK publishes updates on frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) published the following updates on FAQs:
• FAQ No. 102-2022 to 117-2022 on questions relating to Special Purpose...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) publishes new enforcement bulletin (August 2022 edition) (the Enforcement Bulletin) SEHK published the Enforcement Bulletin regarding the latest learnings and actions of its enforcement...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) publishes revised e-forms and guidelines for new listing applicants -
SEHK published the following revised e-forms and their corresponding revised form filling guidelines:
On the...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against Mingfa Group (International) Company Limited (stock code: 846) (the Company) and four former directors Key messages:
• Directors must act honestly,...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) publishes revised e-forms SEHK published the following revised eForms: On the Main Board:
• M112 - IPO application form for waiver from strict compliance with requirement under the...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong(SEHK) launches board diversity repository and enhances ESG academy SEHK launched a board diversity repository to improve access to information on and transparency around board diversity, and...more
Hogan Lovells' Hong Kong Corporate & Regulatory Insights March 2022 edition is published today to keep you abreast of the recent legal and regulatory developments in the Hong Kong corporate market.
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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against Fantasia Holdings Group Co., Limited (Stock Code: 1777) (Fantasia), Colour Life Services Group Co., Limited (Stock Code 1778) (Colour Life) and four...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against Yihua Overseas Investment Ltd (the Issuer)(delisted, previous debt Stock Code: 5293) and its authorised representative
Key messages:
• An issuer must...more
On 26 January 2022, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published its fifth edition of the Regtech Adoption Practice Guide (the Guide) focusing on cyber risk management regulatory technology (Regtech) solutions. The Guide...more
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a Discussion Paper on Crypto-assets and Stablecoins in January 2022. The Discussion Paper includes guiding principles of a contemplated regulatory regime for payment-related...more
The Hong Kong Association of Banks and the DTC Association have published their revised Code of Banking Practice. The amendments took effect on 10 December 2021 and require Hong Kong banks to take steps to revise terms and...more
Hogan Lovells' Hong Kong Corporate & Regulatory Insights October 2021 edition is published today to keep you abreast of the recent legal and regulatory developments in the Hong Kong corporate market. The topics covered in...more
On 12 January 2021, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) issued the Regulating the Informatization Work of Insurance Intermediaries Measures (Insurance Intermediaries Measures), which took effect on 1...more
11/12/2021
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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against a former director of Grand Peace Group Holdings Limited (the Company) (Delisted, previous Stock Code : 8108) -
The GEM Listing Committee of SEHK...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) takes disciplinary action against a former director of Winto Group (Holdings) Limited (the Company) (Stock Code: 8238) -
The GEM Listing Committee of SEHK (the GEM Listing...more
Hogan Lovells' Hong Kong Corporate & Regulatory Insights July 2021 edition is published today to keep you abreast of the recent legal and regulatory developments in the Hong Kong corporate market.
The topics covered in the...more
8/19/2021
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