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'Just a talking shop': HKEx listing reform draws ire

Instead of a joint SFC-HKEx committee to rule on listings and develop policy, itself a compromise, investors are left with a consultative panel that lacks any formal powers.

September 15, 2017

Trash talk: HKEx blasts back in new board spat

Charles Li has strong words for critics of reform proposal intended to lure new economy issuers to Hong Kong. He says an action plan will likely be released within weeks

September 06, 2017

Shareholders approve PCCW privatisation

Richard Li finally succeeds in his bid to put the Hong Kong telecoms company into private hands.

February 04, 2009

Shareholder activism is on the rise

Institutional investors are becoming more active across the region. We speak to a cross-section of advisors about how the movement is unlocking shareholder value.

May 13, 2007

Hong Kong disclosure is falling behind, says Webb

The Hong Kong stock exchange recently eliminated a corporate disclosure requirement. HKEx board member David Webb wants it reinstated.

May 01, 2006