Share This: Top stories ESG: further developments in HK (i) HKEX stated in its latest Listing Newsletter that the forthcoming global sustainability reporting standards on climate disclosures (developed by International Sustainability Standards Board, “ISSB”) will form part of its review of the ESG reporting framework later this year. Building on TCFD recommendations, the new ISSB standards […]
Share This: Top stories HKEX newsletter: observations on AGMs HKEX’s latest Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter covers various themes relevant to listed issuers, e.g. convening general meetings, new disclosure requirements in AGM circular. HKEX noted that in Feb 2022, some issuers who had planned and announced annual general meetings had to alter their arrangements due to […]
Share This: Top stories Directors’ duties HKEX censures Hsin Chong Group Holdings Limited (now delisted) and named former executive director (“ED”), criticises other named former EDs and non- executive directors, also directs directors to attend training on Listing Rules compliance. (Announcement; Statement of Disciplinary Action) In light of former ED’s wilful failure to discharge his […]
Share This: Top stories HKEX case on directors’ duties HKEX imposes a “Prejudice to Investors’ Interests” statement (“PII Statement”) against the former chairman and an independent director (“INED”) of National Investments Fund limited, censures its named executive directors and INEDs, and directs some directors to attend training on Listing Rules compliance. (Announcement; Statement of Disciplinary […]
Share This: Top stories HKEX Enforcement Bulletin: internal controls guidance HKEX published its latest Enforcement Bulletin, with internal controls as its theme. First of all, the board is responsible for appropriate and effective internal controls, with directors having collective and individual responsibilities. This is despite the fact that the audit and risk committees may […]
Share This: Top stories HKEX review: annual reports disclosure HKEX published a report on its review of issuers’ annual reports for 2020 year-end. (Announcement; full report) Scope: (i) thematic review of selected areas/ disclosure, (ii) thematic review of selected issuers (this issue: newly-listed; biotech companies); (iii) financial statements review; (iv) rule compliance. A high level […]
Share This: Top stories HKEX consultation conclusions on corporate governance & directors’ guide HKEX published consultation conclusions on enhancements to the Corporate Governance Code and Corporate Governance Report. (Press release; full document) Most proposals are adopted EXCEPT these notable modifications: (NOT adopted) independent shareholder approval of re-election of independent director (“INED”) serving more than 9 […]
Share This: Top stories HKEX consultation on revision of share schemes rules On 29 Oct 2021, HKEX published a consultation paper on proposed amendments to Listing Rules relating to share schemes. The consultation period will close after 31 December. (Press release; full document) Firstly, it seeks to extend Chapter 17 of the rules to share award […]
Share This: Top stories HKEX Listing Newsletter: role of Directors In its latest Listing Newsletter, HKEX addresses “the role of directors”. It highlights 5 areas directors should keep in mind, in light of their responsibilities: (i) significant transactions, (ii) monitoring financial information, (iii) subsidiaries, (iv) understand the roles played by each director (v) good […]
Share This: Top stories New HKEX enforcement policy HKEX published revised Enforcement Policy Statement and Enforcement Sanctions Statement, which have come into effect. In addition to the press release, HKEX’s latest Enforcement Bulletin also elaborates on the new statements. By way of background, the Enforcement Bulletin noted that there was a notable rise in […]
