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Hong Kong Capital Markets Newsletter: HKEX Consultation on Further Expanding Paperless Listing Regime

2024-08-26

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On August 16, 2024, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Exchange”) published a consultation paper* (the “Consultation Paper”) to seek market views on the proposed further expansion of the paperless listing regime and other amendments to the Listing Rules. The deadline for submission of views is October 18, 2024.

*详情请见:https://www.hkex.com.hk/-/media/HKEX-Market/News/Market-Consultations/2016-Present/August-2024-Further-Expand-the-Paperless/Consultation-Paper/cp202408_c.pdf

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