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Coverage of listing rules, sector flows, sponsor performance and post-IPO governance — written for institutional readers.
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Expanding WVR Eligibility: The Post-Reform Landscape for Growth Companies
The 2024 further expansion of WVR eligibility removed the 'innovative' qualifier, opening the regime to any company that demonstrates high-g.
Delisting Mechanisms Under Rule 6.01: Lessons from Recent Cases
HKEX Listing Rule 6.01 sets out the grounds on which the exchange may delist a company.
Post-IPO Lock-up Expiry: Market Impact and Issuer Communication
The expiry of post-IPO lock-up periods — typically 6 months for controlling shareholders and cornerstone investors — is a predictable but of.
Hong Kong IPO Pricing: Bookbuild, Public Offer and Stabilisation
Hong Kong IPO pricing follows a hybrid bookbuilding model that differs from the US in one critical respect: mandatory retail participation.
Quiet Period and Publicity Restrictions: A Practical Compliance Note
The 'quiet period' in Hong Kong IPO practice consists of two distinct regulatory windows.
Underwriting Syndicate Structures: Bookrunner vs JGC vs Co-Manager
The underwriting syndicate in a Hong Kong IPO is a tiered structure with distinct roles and liability profiles.
Hong Kong Secondary Listings: From Dual-Class to Dual-Primary
The evolution of Hong Kong's secondary listing framework reflects a strategic pivot from accommodation to integration.
The Role of the Listing Committee: Decision Patterns 2020-2024
The Listing Committee, comprising 28 members drawn from the securities industry, listed companies, and the investor community, is the ultima.
Specialist Technology Listings (Chapter 18C): Eligibility Deep Dive
Chapter 18C, effective March 2023, introduced a dedicated listing track for Specialist Technology Companies — defined as companies primarily.
Biotech IPOs Under Chapter 18A: Five Years of Outcomes
Five years after the introduction of Chapter 18A, the biotech IPO class of 2019-2021 provides sufficient data to assess outcomes.
Greater Bay Area Issuer Pipeline: Sectoral Analysis 2025
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) — encompassing Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and seven other mainland cities — is the most concentrated source o.
Hong Kong vs Shanghai STAR Market: Cross-Border Issuer Strategy
The Shanghai STAR Market, launched in 2019, has emerged as a viable alternative to Hong Kong for China-domiciled technology companies.
Connected Transactions: What Pre-IPO Founders Should Disclose
Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules governs connected transactions — dealings between the listed issuer and its connected persons (directors, s.
Cornerstone Investor Practice: Lock-up, Allocation and Disclosure
Cornerstone investors are institutional investors who commit to subscribing for a fixed allocation of IPO shares at the offer price before t.
HKEX Profit Test, Market Cap Test, Revenue Test: A Decision Matrix
HKEX offers three financial eligibility tracks, and the optimal choice depends on the issuer's financial profile and investor narrative.
The 2021 Hong Kong Listing Reform: WVR Structures Two Years On
The HKEX overhauled its weighted voting rights (WVR) regime in 2021, expanding eligibility beyond the narrow 'innovative technology company'.
Hong Kong De-SPAC Mechanics Compared to NYSE/Nasdaq
Comparing de-SPAC mechanics across Hong Kong and US exchanges reveals three structural divergences.
Sponsor Liability Under SFC Code of Conduct Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17 of the SFC Code of Conduct for Persons Licensed by or Registered with the SFC imposes a statutory tort of civil liability on sp.
Chapter 18C SPAC Listings in Hong Kong: Rules and Market Reception
Hong Kong introduced its SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) listing regime under Chapter 18C of the Listing Rules, effective January.
Chapter 8 vs Chapter 18A: Choosing the Right Listing Track
The Hong Kong Listing Rules provide multiple tracks to a public listing, and the choice between Chapter 8 (the standard route for companies meeting pr.
The Hong Kong Listing Process: A Six-Stage Timeline for Issuers
A methodical walkthrough of the Hong Kong IPO process from pre-IPO restructuring through post-listing stabilisation, written for first-time issuers an.