Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEx”) has recently issued its Consultation Conclusions on the Proposed Changes to Requirements for the Listing of Debt Issues for Professionals Investors Only, which amends the rules for listing debt securities (including convertible bonds) offered to professional investors, and marks a significant step by the HKEx to enhance its attractiveness as a listing platform for debt securities.

The new rules, which come into effect on November 11, 2011, have introduced the following key changes...