HKEX Welcomes Public Consultation by SSE & SZSE on WVR-Related Rules Changes

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK), the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) have reached consensus on the criteria for Hong Kong listed companies with weighted voting rights (WVR) to be included for the first time in Southbound Trading of Stock Connect. In preparation for the inclusion of WVR companies […]

Exchange Publishes Consultation Paper on Codification of General Waivers and Principles relating to IPOs and Listed Issuers and Minor Rule Amendments

Exchange Publishes Consultation Paper on Codification of General Waivers and Principles relating to IPOs and Listed Issuers and Minor Rule Amendments Regulatory 02 Aug 2019 Consultation seeks views on the proposed codification of new rules and amendments Part of Exchange’s ongoing commitment to enhance listing process in Hong Kong  The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong […]

Report on Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting and Suspensions (As at 31 July 2019)

Report on Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting and Suspensions (As at 31 July 2019) Market Operations 01 Aug 2019 Report on Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting and Suspensions(As at 31 July 2019)  (1) Includes application(s) by investment vehicle(s) pursuant to Chapters 20 and 21 of the Main Board Listing Rules, application(s) for transfer of listing […]

Trading in Securities and Derivatives Markets Terminated Due to Issuance of Typhoon Signal No. 8

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that trading in the securities market, including Stock Connect trading, and derivatives markets will be terminated at 1:55pm, due to the issuance of Typhoon Signal No. 8. For details of arrangements for trading, clearing and settlement during typhoons, black rainstorms and “extreme conditions”, please refer to the […]

The Listing Committee censures a number of the current directors of Amax International Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 959) for breaching the Listing Rules and the Director’s Undertaking

香港聯合交易所有限公司(香港交易及結算所有限公司全資附屬公司)THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED(A wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited)     An issuer’s financial statements in an annual report should provide a true and fair view of the issuer’s state of affairs and of the results of its operations and its cash flow.  A disclaimer of opinion deprives […]

The GEM Listing Committee censures Mr Liang Jian Heng, a former controlling shareholder of Wan Cheng Metal Packaging Company Limited (Stock Code: 8291), for breaching the GEM Listing Rules and the Director’s Undertaking.

香港聯合交易所有限公司(香港交易及結算所有限公司全資附屬公司)THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED(A wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited)     Controlling shareholders are obliged to comply with their obligations under the GEM Listing Rules and discharge their undertakings given to the Exchange.  Failure to do so may render them subject to disciplinary actions and ultimately disciplinary sanctions […]

Stock Connect Inclusion Arrangements for A+H Companies Listed on STAR Market Agreed

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK), Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) today announce that Stock Connect inclusion arrangements for companies with A-shares listed on the SSE’s Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market), and H-shares listed in Hong Kong, have been agreed. Currently, A+H companies listed on the SEHK and SSE or SZSE […]

Exchange Publishes Conclusions on Proposed Rule Changes Associated with Backdoor Listing and Shell Activities to Strengthen Long-term Health, Quality and Sustainability of the Market

香港聯合交易所有限公司(香港交易及結算所有限公司全資附屬公司)THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED(A wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited)     Exchange to amend Listing Rules associated with backdoor listing and shell activities Proposals will be implemented with modifications, reflecting comments received through the consultation process Rule amendments to take effect on 1 October 2019  The Stock Exchange of […]

China Regenerative Medicine International Limited (Stock Code: 8158) and twelve of its current and former directors censured or criticised for breaching the GEM Listing Rules and the Director’s Undertaking

香港聯合交易所有限公司(香港交易及結算所有限公司全資附屬公司)THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED(A wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited)     Money raised by issuers should be used for the intended purposes as disclosed to the market and its shareholders.  Pending investment in described projects, placing proceeds should be safeguarded.  Adequate safeguards should be in place to guard […]

HKEX to Launch USD London Metal Mini Futures in August

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce the launch of US dollar-denominated London Metal Mini Futures for six base metals, starting 5 August 2019. The new monthly cash settled contracts will complement the existing London Metal Mini Futures that are denominated in the offshore RMB, or CNH.  The contracts will be […]