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Sponsors Still Taking the Rap for Listing Fraud
Sponsors Still Taking the Rap for Listing Fraud 1400 788 Greg Heaton
When listing frauds unravel, regulators usually focus on finding fault with the sponsors. Sponsors face significant regulatory risks for limited financial gain.

How Sponsors Became Gatekeepers of HKEX
How Sponsors Became Gatekeepers of HKEX 1400 787 Greg Heaton
Thirty years ago, Tsingtao Brewery became the first mainland Chinese company to list on HKEX. Over 1400 others followed, scams included.
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Hong Kong SPACs’ Bedazzling Debut – Act II
Hong Kong SPACs’ Bedazzling Debut – Act II 1400 787 Greg Heaton
While a honeypot to some celebrities, tycoons and their professional advisors, SPACs have by and large been disastrous for everybody else.

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.

Proposals to Expand Paperless Listing Regime
Proposals to Expand Paperless Listing Regime 1400 788 Hauzen
Exchange now proposes changes to other documentary requirements to further simplify the administrative procedures and reduce the use of paper.

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.

Exchange Published Conclusions on Reforms to Enhance Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers
Exchange Published Conclusions on Reforms to Enhance Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers 1400 788 Hauzen
To enhance and streamline the listing regime for overseas issuers. The amended Listing Rules and the new guidance materials will take effect from 1 January 2022.

Publication of Corporate Governance & ESG (Climate Disclosures) Guidance
Publication of Corporate Governance & ESG (Climate Disclosures) Guidance 1400 788 Hauzen
On 5 November 2021, the Exchange published guidance on climate disclosures and analysis of IPO applicants’ ESG practice disclosure in 2020/2021.

HKEx Consultation Paper on Amendments to Listing Rules relating to Share Schemes
HKEx Consultation Paper on Amendments to Listing Rules relating to Share Schemes 1920 1080 Hauzen
On 29 October 2021, the HKEx published a consultation paper on Proposed Amendments to Listing Rules relating to Share Schemes of listed issuers.

HKEx Guidance Materials on Paperless Listing & Subscription Regime, Online Display of Documents & Reduction of Types of Documents on Display
HKEx Guidance Materials on Paperless Listing & Subscription Regime, Online Display of Documents & Reduction of Types of Documents on Display 1920 1080 Hauzen
On 23 September 2021, HKEx published guidance materials on Listing Rule amendments adopted in the Consultation Conclusions on Paperless Listing & Subscription Regime, Online Display of Documents and Reduction of the Types of Documents on Display.
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