Hong Kong: Contracts and Commercial Law

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Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) could play a major role in the energy transition by helping difficult-to decarbonize industries meet their net-zero ambitions through investing in carbon credits.

The FCA has published new UK listing rules, effective 29 July 2024, marking a major reform aimed at modernizing UK equity capital markets. The changes should enhance international competitiveness, but broader factors like valuation dynamics and investor depth remain crucial for increasing UK IPOs. Key updates include the removal of shareholder vote requirements for significant transactions and adjustments for companies with controlling shareholders. The rules also introduce flexibility in dual-c