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HKEX Unveils Reforms to Attract Innovative Companies

3/14/2026

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  • Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced significant listing reforms to attract innovative companies.
  • The reforms broaden the special listing regime and expand the confidential filing option to all new applicants.
  • Katherine Ng, head of listing at HKEX, said the reforms boost Hong Kong's competitiveness against global markets.
  • The proposed change lowers the minimum valuation for companies under the weighted voting rights regime from HK$40 billion to HK$20 billion.