The amended Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs will be gazetted on 29 September 2023 and then take effect immediately.
September 22, 2023This includes a proposal to add a new rule to give an offeror and an offeree company the option to despatch Codes documents by electronic means.
May 22, 2023The review is part of the SC's efforts to modernise the law, promote efficiencies, maintain capital market competitiveness, and ensure investors are protected.
May 17, 2023The platform will enable an easier online payment process for regulatory, registration and application fees paid to the SC.
April 18, 2023The guidance covers disclosures of interests in Mainland issuers and the application of the Takeovers Code under the new Mainland regulations.
March 20, 2023Proposed amendments prescribe the circumstances in which foreign investors must report certain interests and information for inclusion in the new Register.
March 5, 2023The rule will require takeover bidders to offer minority shareholders an opportunity to sell their shares in a corporate merger or acquisition.
December 30, 2022The consultation seeks feedback on whether schemes of arrangement which relate to changes in corporate control should be regulated by the Takeovers Panel rather than the Court.
April 13, 2022Raising professional standards is crucial to maintain quality markets, particularly in view of the rapidly evolving financial landscape, says SFC chief Ashley Alder.
June 21, 2021Among the changes, the SFC proposes tougher requirements for advisers on Takeovers Code transactions, to address concerns about the poor quality of work in this area.
December 14, 2020