Overview

This eCourse is part of the HKEX Listing Rules e-training course series which covers major topics related to listed issuers’ obligations. It introduces the continuing obligations of an issuer under the Listing Rules that covers the corporate governance framework and listed issuers’ key obligations. It also explains the key disclosure requirements and the continuing listing requirements.

Objective

By the end of this eCourse, you will be able to:
- Explain the corporate governance framework and key obligations of an issuer
- Describe the key disclosure requirements
- Explain the continuing listing requirements

Content

1. Corporate governance and listed issuers’ key obligations
- Corporate governance framework
- Board of directors
- Committees
- Company secretary

2. Key disclosure requirements
- Introduction
- General publication requirements
- Periodic disclosure
- Disclosures under specific circumstances
- Environmental, social and governance

3. Continuing listing requirements
- Public float
- Sufficient operation and assets
- Cash companies
- Suitability for continued listing
- Communications with the Exchange

Who should attend

The eCourse is primarily targeted at listed companies’ directors, management and compliance staff, market practitioners and professionals.