The updates include the Stock Exchange’s consultation paper on listing framework competitiveness review and HKEX’s consultation on accelerated settlement....more
On 30 March 2026, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) published Listing Rule amendments to facilitate the implementation of the Uncertificated Securities Market (USM) regime in Hong Kong, concurrent with the...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has confirmed further changes to its paperless listing regime. One practical change stands out for listed issuers that intend to hold hybrid general meetings or offer electronic...more
The Stock Exchange published a Consultation Paper seeking market feedback on the first phase of proposals under the Listing Framework Competitiveness Review....more
As global capital markets recalibrate, Hong Kong is re-emerging in 2026 as a strategic listing venue of first choice, rather than a last resort. After several subdued years, economic and regulatory dynamics have aligned to...more
The SMLR provides the Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) with key regulatory tools to address false or misleading corporate disclosures and to prevent listings that are not in the interests of investors or the...more
This LawFlash summarizes the key reforms of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s consultation conclusions on ongoing public float requirements. Mainly, an alternative Ongoing Public Float Threshold has been introduced to offer...more
In Strong Petrochemical Holdings Limited (海峽石油化工控股有限公司) v Jun He Law Offices [2025] HKCFI 5281, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (Court) ordered Jun He Law Offices (Jun He), the former solicitors of a Hong Kong listed...more
The Stock Exchange adopts most of its proposals to optimise IPO price discovery and open market requirements, with certain modifications based on market feedback. On 1 August 2025, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited...more
This LawFlash breaks down the key conclusions of the HKEx’s consultation on optimizing IPO price discovery and open market requirements, which aimed to review the existing decades-long regulatory framework and enhance the...more
The amendments to the Corporate Governance Code (“CG Code”) and the related Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Exchange” and “Listing Rules”, respectively) come into...more
During the first four months of 2025, at least eight companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced potential delisting and at least 11 SGX-listed companies announced that they have received privatization offers...more
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has introduced new guidelines on market soundings, which are set to take effect on 2 May 2025. The guidelines aim to enhance transparency and ensure the integrity of...more
HKEx published conclusions in December 2024 to its consultation on Review of the Corporate Governance Code (“CG Code”) and related Listing Rules. The latest changes to the CG Code and related Listing Rules include (i)...more
In the recently released 2025-2026 Budget, the Hong Kong Government has mentioned that it will further strengthen the city’s role as a leading international financial centre. It extends various favorable policies and reforms...more
HKSE-listed companies must update constitutional documents to allow for hybrid meetings and e-voting under new rules - Companies must implement necessary changes by their first annual general meeting following July 1, 2025...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange concluded its consultation on the proposed expansion to the paperless listing regime. All of the proposals are adopted with minor modifications and clarifications. Summarized below are the key...more
The Stock Exchange concluded to adopt the proposed amendments to the CG Code, with certain modifications based on market feedback....more
查看中文 Following a consultation process conducted in June 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd. (HKEX) has announced finalized amendments to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on HKEX (Listing Rules) to...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited issued a consultation paper in December 2024 on proposals to optimize IPO price discovery and open market requirements. The consultation aims to review the relevant regulatory framework...more
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange concluded its consultation on proposed amendments to the Corporate Governance Code and related Listing Rules. All proposals were adopted with certain modifications and clarifications and will go...more
The updates include an information paper on implementing an uncertificated securities market, and a joint announcement on an enhanced timeframe for a new listing application process....more
Key points/Q&A Over the years, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) have made continuous efforts to enhance the application process for new listing applications,...more
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (Exchange) published on 18 October 2024 a Joint Statement on Enhanced Timeframe for New Listing Application Process. The initiatives...more
The updates include a consultation paper on a new phase of paper listing and a joint announcement on temporary modifications to requirements for specialist technology companies and de-SPAC transactions....more