corporate governance

HK Companies Can Now Hold Fully Virtual General Meetings
HK Companies Can Now Hold Fully Virtual General Meetings 1400 788 Kelly Ho
Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 modernises the way AGMs or general meetings can be held. Hong Kong’s legislation is gradually embracing modern technology.

Hong Kong SPACs’ Bedazzling Debut – Act I
Hong Kong SPACs’ Bedazzling Debut – Act I 1400 788 Greg Heaton
Hong Kong historically discouraged shell manufacturing and backdoor listings. It has now formalized these practices with the introduction of a SPAC regime.

Exchange Published Conclusions on Review of Corporate Governance Code
Exchange Published Conclusions on Review of Corporate Governance Code 1920 1080 Hauzen
Amended Listing Rules and CG Code came into effect on 1 Jan 2022, and will apply to CG reports for financial year commencing on or after 1 Jan 2021.

HKCGI’s Guidance Note on Securities Law and Regulation
HKCGI’s Guidance Note on Securities Law and Regulation 1920 1080 Hauzen
On 5 September 2021, the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute issued a guidance note on securities law and regulation.

Companies Registry News Update: Commencement of New Inspection Regime – Phase 1
Companies Registry News Update: Commencement of New Inspection Regime – Phase 1 1920 1080 Hauzen
On 16 August 2021, the Companies Registry published external circular no.1/2021 regarding the commencement of a new inspection regime of the Companies Register under the Companies Ordinance (Cap.622) on 23 August 2021.

Market Misconduct Tribunal sanctions Magic Holdings International Limited and its five directors
Market Misconduct Tribunal sanctions Magic Holdings International Limited and its five directors 150 150 Hauzen
On 11 March 2021, the Market Misconduct Tribunal fined Magic Holdings International Limited and five of its directors a total of $4 million after they were found to be culpable of late disclosure of inside information on L’Oréal S.A.’s proposed acquisition of Magic in 2013.

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