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HKEx publishes Guidance Letter on Pre-vetting for placing to connected clients in an IPO
HKEx publishes Guidance Letter on Pre-vetting for placing to connected clients in an IPO 1920 1080 Hauzen

HKEx publishes Guidance Letter on Pre-vetting for placing to connected clients in an IPO

In March 2021, HKEx published a Guidance Letter on pre-vetting for placings to connected clients in IPO

Consultation Paper on Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration
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Consultation Paper on Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration

The consultation period for the Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration Sub-committee of the Law Reform Commission’s consultation paper on Outcome Related Fee Structures for Arbitration recently came to an end, on 16 March 2021.

HKEx Publishes Listing Committee Report 2020
HKEx Publishes Listing Committee Report 2020 1920 1080 Hauzen

HKEx Publishes Listing Committee Report 2020

In March 2021, HKEx published its Listing Committee Report for 2020, which includes a review of the committee’s work during the year and an overview of its policy agenda for 2021 and beyond.

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SFC’s Consultation Paper on amendments to the Code on Pooled Retirement Funds

The comment period of the Securities and Future Commission’s (“SFC”) public consultation paper (the “Consultation”) on proposed amendments to the Code on Pooled Retirement Funds (the “Code”) has recently come to an end.

SFC consults on the Management and Disclosure of Climate-related Risks by Fund Managers
SFC consults on the Management and Disclosure of Climate-related Risks by Fund Managers 1400 788 Hauzen

SFC consults on the Management and Disclosure of Climate-related Risks by Fund Managers

In October 2020, the SFC published a consultation paper on the Management and Disclosure of Climate-related Risks by Fund Managers proposing to amend the Fund Manager Code of Conduct.

SFC’s Consultation Paper on Proposed Enhancements to the Competency Framework for Intermediaries and Individual Practitioners
SFC’s Consultation Paper on Proposed Enhancements to the Competency Framework for Intermediaries and Individual Practitioners 1920 1080 Hauzen

SFC’s Consultation Paper on Proposed Enhancements to the Competency Framework for Intermediaries and Individual Practitioners

In December 2020, the SFC published a Consultation Paper on Proposed Enhancements to the Competency Framework for Intermediaries and Individual Practitioners.

SFC, HKEx Directed to Explore SPAC Listings in Hong Kong
SFC, HKEx Directed to Explore SPAC Listings in Hong Kong 1920 1080 Hauzen

SFC, HKEx Directed to Explore SPAC Listings in Hong Kong

March 2021, SFC and HKEx briefed a forum of top financial leaders in Hong Kong about the latest developments in Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)

SFC, HKMA and AMCM sign MOU on Cross-Boundary Wealth Management Connect
SFC, HKMA and AMCM sign MOU on Cross-Boundary Wealth Management Connect 1400 788 Hauzen

SFC, HKMA and AMCM sign MOU on Cross-Boundary Wealth Management Connect

On 5 February 2021, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) and the Monetary Authority of Macao (“AMCM”) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) in relation to the launch of the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme (“Scheme”) in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with Mainland authorities such as People’s Bank of China, China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, China Securities Regulatory Commission and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

HKEx Updates Guidance Letter for Biotech Companies
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HKEx Updates Guidance Letter for Biotech Companies

February 2021, HKEx updated its guidance letter related to disclosure in listing documents of biotech companies.

HK Government Gazettes New Bills
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HK Government Gazettes New Bills

On 3 March 2021, the Government published two new Bills in the Gazette, the Revenue (Stamp Duty) Bill 2021 and Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021, both to be introduced into the Legislative Council on 17 March 2021.

Hong Kong & APEC Sign MOU to Establish APEC SELI Sub-fund
Hong Kong & APEC Sign MOU to Establish APEC SELI Sub-fund 1401 788 Hauzen

Hong Kong & APEC Sign MOU to Establish APEC SELI Sub-fund

SELI sub-fund under the APEC Economic Committee will provide funding for capacity building work to assist economies to strengthen economic and legal infrastructure.

HKEx Conclusions on Paperless Listing & Subscription Regime, Online Display of Documents, Reduction of Types of Documents on Display
HKEx Conclusions on Paperless Listing & Subscription Regime, Online Display of Documents, Reduction of Types of Documents on Display 1920 1080 Hauzen

HKEx Conclusions on Paperless Listing & Subscription Regime, Online Display of Documents, Reduction of Types of Documents on Display

HKEx will adopt all the proposals outlined in the consultation paper with several minor modifications as set out in the Consultation Conclusions.

SFC and FRC conclude MOU to strengthen regulation of capital markets
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SFC and FRC conclude MOU to strengthen regulation of capital markets

SFC and FRC entered into new MOU for enhanced cooperation measures for regulation of PIE Auditors and the compliance by listed entities of regulatory requirements in financial reporting

HKEx Publishes its Latest Review of Listed Issuers’ Corporate Governance Practices
HKEx Publishes its Latest Review of Listed Issuers’ Corporate Governance Practices 1920 1080 Hauzen

HKEx Publishes its Latest Review of Listed Issuers’ Corporate Governance Practices

December 2020, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) published the findings of its latest review of listed issuers’ corporate governance practices.

SFC concludes Consultation on Amendments to the Securities and Futures (Professional Investor) Rules
SFC concludes Consultation on Amendments to the Securities and Futures (Professional Investor) Rules 1402 790 Hauzen

SFC concludes Consultation on Amendments to the Securities and Futures (Professional Investor) Rules

May 2018, the SFC published the Consultation Conclusions on the Proposed Amendments to the Securities and Futures (Professional Investor) Rules.

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