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HKEx’s Enhanced Climate Disclosure Requirements

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On 14 April 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited published conclusions to its consultation on the enhancement of climate-related disclosures under its environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) framework. With...more

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Hong Kong Court Compels Disclosure in Novel Crypto Case Involving DAO

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The case involves substantive litigation that could yield important legal principles for the treatment of decentralised projects. Decentralised autonomous organisations (DAO) are unique structures that operate...more

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ISSB Implementation Across Asia - September 2024

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In the December 2023 edition of Regulatory Updates in Asia ESG we provided an update on how jurisdictions across Asia are responding to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. Several regulators in...more

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Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies - March/April 2024

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The updates include two consultation conclusions from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and notice from the Companies Registry. The key updates in March and April 2024 include the publication of the consultation...more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - May 2024

查看中文 This update primarily provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the first quarter of 2024 relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) and their...more

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Listing Rules Amendments Enhance Climate-Related Disclosures for Hong Kong Listed Companies

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The amendments, which will become effective from 1 January 2025, aim to reflect the ISSB Climate Standards to the maximum extent possible. In April 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) released the...more

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HKEx Publishes Consultation Conclusions on Enhancing Climate-Related Disclosure

查看中文 On 19 April 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) published the conclusions to its consultation on the enhancement of climate-related disclosures under the exchange’s environmental, social and governance...more

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Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies - January/February 2024

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The updates include a report from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on review of issuers’ annual reports, a summary of private reprimands, and disciplinary actions....more

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Hot Topics: AI and ESG

The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too With agencies such as the SEC and DOJ using AI and other data analytics tools extensively to detect wrongdoing, companies need to adopt...more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - March 2024

查看中文 This update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the fourth quarter of 2023 relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) and their advisers....more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - August 2023

查看中文 This update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the second quarter relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) and their advisers. It covers...more

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Proposed enhancement of Hong Kong’s climate-related disclosures under the current environmental, social and governance (“ESG”)...

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On 14 April 2023, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKSE”) published a consultation paper seeking market feedback on proposals to enhance climate-related disclosures under the current ESG framework for listed...more

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Dangers of a green sheen – the legal and regulatory risks of ESG "greenwashing" in Hong Kong

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Recent incidents such as the United Kingdom (UK) Advertising Standards Authority's banning of a bank's advertisements for potentially misleading consumers about its green credentials and the outcry over an automobile...more

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ESG Guide – Hong Kong

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In recent years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies have become a touchstone in terms of how corporates present themselves as responsible, caring citizens to the outside world, many of them seeking to roll...more

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Equity-Based Awards in Hong Kong: Prepare for Significant Changes

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The Hong Kong Stock Exchange recently published a consultation paper seeking market feedback on its proposed rule amendments relating to share schemes of Hong Kong–listed issuers and their subsidiaries. The consultation...more

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ESG in Asset Management: A Global Perspective - October 2021

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The global asset management community has long been among the leaders in recognising the investment and risk management benefits of tracking the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of the assets it invests...more

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Singapore, Hong Kong Stock Exchanges Aim to Enhance Climate Disclosures, Diversity

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Both bourses are seeking to incorporate the TCFD recommendations into their sustainability reporting regimes, extending a trend of convergence in regional ESG reporting standards. On August 26, 2021, the Singapore...more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - July 2021

查看中文 - This update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the past three months relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx), and their advisers. In...more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - April 2021

This update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the past three months relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX), and their advisers. In particular,...more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - December 2020

查看中文 - This update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the past three months relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx), and their advisers. In...more

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Guide for Annual Reporting on Fiscal Year 2019 for Companies Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

This update provides an overview of recent developments that will affect preparation of annual results and annual reports for companies listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX). In particular, it covers...more

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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - April 2019

This Hong Kong regulatory update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the past three months relevant to companies listed (or planning to list) on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) and their...more

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"Hong Kong Regulatory Update - December 2016"

This Hong Kong regulatory update provides a brief overview of the principal Hong Kong regulatory developments in the preceding three months relevant to companies listed or proposed to be listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong...more

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This Week In Securities Litigation

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The SEC prevailed on two summary judgment motions. One centered on a manipulation action. The other was against an attorney who facilitated a prime bank fraud. The Commission also filed: An action against UBS tied to its...more

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