Corporate & Securities partner Billy Au is quoted in Hong Kong Economic Times on the Hong Kong government’s plans to review listing requirements, regulations and arrangements to improve the vetting process, optimise the thresholds for dual listings and explore an over-the-counter trading mechanism for post-delisting activities, announced in yesterday’s Budget speech.
“The reforms to the HKEX listing requirements, including lower thresholds and greater flexibility, are designed to attract quality companies and align with international standards. The changes will broaden the market while preserving shareholder protection and the integrity of Hong Kong’s stock market,” he says.
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