On 26 September 2023, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEx”) published the consultation paper on the proposals for GEM listing reforms in Hong Kong.
GEM (formerly known as the “Growth Enterprise Market”)...more
On 24 March 2023, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEx”) published the consultation conclusions on the proposals to create a listing regime for Specialist Technology Companies in Hong Kong. Prior to the...more
Overview of the latest capital market trends in Hong Kong -
In line with global trends, fundraising activity slowed markedly in Hong Kong during the first half of 2022. Total proceeds raised from such activity decreased by...more
10/27/2022
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On 6 July 2021, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (the “HKEx”) published its conclusions in response to its concept paper on the introduction of a new IPO settlement platform – Fast Interface for New Issuance...more
11/24/2021
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (the “HKEx”) on 27 November 2020 issued a consultation paper outlining its proposal to increase the profit requirement for listing of shares on the Main Board of HKEx (the “Proposed...more
12/10/2020
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In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, some public companies in Hong Kong are struggling to meet their financial reporting obligations under the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong...more
4/2/2020
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