In the News: ChiNext Reforms; Hong Kong Listings; and AmEx Approval

June 15, 2020 | BY

Vincent Chow

ChiNext finalizes reforms liberalizing listing process while tightening disclosure requirements; Hong Kong sees major secondary listings in quick succession with Nasdaq-listed NetEase and JD.com; and American Express becomes first foreign player approved to offer card-clearing services in China

ChiNext commences new registration-based IPO system

China's ChiNext board has launched its new registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system. On June 12, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) published final rules for a trial of the new system with immediate effect. Pre-profit startups will be allowed to list on the Shenzhen tech board for the first time, but only in a year's time.

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