The Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced the addition of a new Chapter 18C “Specialist Technology Companies” to the Main Board Listing Rules with a view to elevating Hong Kong’s position as the listing venue of choice for innovative and progressive companies. The new Rules, together with the related Guidance Letter, will come into effect on 31 March 2023.

The following are some basic Q&As regarding the developments involving Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) with a focus on the venture capital community.

As of 1 January 2023 the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act has entered into force.