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Hong Kong: Fintech laws and regulations 2020 An overview of the Hong Kong Fintech landscape and key legal and regulatory issues.
The Difficulties Facing Chinese Companies Listed in the United States and How to Achieve a Hong Kong Listing This publication highlights the difficult issues facing Chinese companies currently listed in the United States and the mechanics and process for a listing on the HKEX.
Getting the Deal Through - Debt Capital Markets (United Kingdom) 2020 UK and EU legal and regulatory framework of the debt capital markets, and factors which influence the market, including the documentation and execution of transactions.
Hong Kong Uncertificated Securities Market Explained This update examines the latest proposals for implementing an uncertificated securities market in Hong Kong following the publication of an April 2020 conclusions paper.
Disclosure of rights attached to listed securities This briefing summarises the new requirement on issuers to disclose the rights and restrictions attached to their listed securities.
Tapping your shareholders: rights issues best practice Best practice for rights issues and other equity raises as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commercial Paper Programmes and the Bank of England’s COVID Corporate Financing Facility Corporate treasurers are currently assessing the UK Government’s Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF). 
COVID-19: To meet, or not to meet – public gathering ban and general meetings in Hong Kong The Hong Kong government has introduced a number of emergency measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Keeping shareholders informed during the COVID-19 crisis: an update Companies are currently dealing with unprecedented challenges, with some facing an existential threat. 
Preparing for Hong Kong AGM Season 2020 This Client Briefing discusses a range of issues which arise for AGMs in light of COVID-19 and gives guidance on how Hong Kong listed companies will need to plan their 2020 AGMs especially carefully. It reflects Hong Kong company law and the Hong Kong...
COVID-19: disclosure issues for listed companies As the COVID-19 pandemic paralyses global business, companies around the world are assessing its impact and taking mitigation measures. In this regard, clear and consistent communication with investors is paramount, as is compliance with EU disclosure...
Exchange Launches Consultation on the extension of Weighted Voting Rights to corporate controllers The HKEX has published a consultation paper (Corporate WVR Consultation) seeking public feedback on a proposal to allow corporate entities to benefit from weighted voting rights (WVR). 
Looking ahead - the DCM year to come In this briefing we discuss what is on the horizon for debt issuers over the coming year and how best to navigate upcoming MTN programme updates and bond issuances. 
Early release by the SFC from a suspension from acting as IPO sponsor: Reminder on the regulator’s policy focus on intermediaries’ conduct On 14 January 2020, the Securities and Futures Commission (the Commission) announced the early release of UBS Securities Hong Kong Limited (UBS) from a previous disciplinary penalty which suspended its license to act as a sponsor for listing applications...
Exchange Seeks Views on Review of Listing Regime for Debt Issues to Professional Investors Only Exchange Seeks Views on Review of Listing Regime for Debt Issues to Professional Investors Only