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The development of corporate governance in Hong Kong.

by Szeto Yee Tak. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 73-76). / ABSTRACT --- p.I / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.III / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.VII / CHAPTER / Chapter 1.0 --- Corporate Governance and Securities Market --- p.1 / Chapter 2.0 --- The Framework of Corporate Governance - Conformance --- p.3 / Chapter 2.1 --- Corporate Governance Defined --- p.3 / Chapter 2.2 --- Corporate Governance as Related to Public-listed Companies --- p.4 / Chapter 2.3 --- Corporate Governance and Legislation --- p.6 / Chapter 3.0 --- Regulatory Framework of Corporate Governance in Hong Kong --- p.8 / Chapter 3.1 --- The Regulatory Bodies - A Brief History --- p.8 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong --- p.9 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- The Securities and Futures Commission --- p.10 / Chapter 4.0 --- Director's Duties and Liabilities --- p.11 / Chapter 4.1 --- Director's Duties at Common Law --- p.11 / Chapter 4.2 --- Director's Duties - Listed Company --- p.15 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- The Listing Rules --- p.15 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- The Listing Document --- p.16 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- Notifiable Transactions --- p.18 / Chapter 4.2.4 --- Model Code for Dealing in Securities by Directors --- p.19 / Chapter 4.2.5 --- Further Disclosure Requirement for Director's Interests --- p.21 / Chapter 4.3 --- Director's Undertakings --- p.22 / Chapter 5.0 --- Minority Shareholders' Rights --- p.25 / Chapter 5.1 --- Majority Rule Principle --- p.25 / Chapter 5.2 --- Exceptions to Foss v Harbottle Rule --- p.25 / Chapter 5.3 --- Statutory Protection on Minority Shareholders --- p.25 / Chapter 5.4 --- Rights of Members --- p.29 / Chapter 5.5 --- Financial Statements --- p.29 / Chapter 5.6 --- Minority Shareholder's Protection in Listed Companies --- p.31 / Chapter 5.6.1 --- Revised Codes on Share Repurchases --- p.32 / Chapter 5.6.1.1 --- Restrictions on Share Repurchases- Listed Companies --- p.34 / Chapter 5.6.1.2 --- Notification Requirements --- p.37 / Chapter 5.6.1.3 --- Exemptions from the General Offer Requirements --- p.37 / Chapter 5.6.1.4 --- Offer Period and Other Conditions --- p.38 / Chapter 5.6.1.5 --- Share Repurchases which have Effects Similar to Privatisation --- p.39 / Chapter 5.6.1.6 --- Takeovers Code Implications --- p.40 / Chapter 5.6.2 --- Codes on Takeovers and Mergers --- p.40 / Chapter 5.6.2.1 --- Administration and Sanctioning Powers of the Code --- p.41 / Chapter 5.6.2.2 --- The Principles of the Takeovers Code --- p.43 / Chapter 5.6.2.3 --- The Specific Rules of the Takeovers Code --- p.44 / Chapter 6.0 --- Protection of Investors --- p.48 / Chapter 6.1 --- Protection Against Loss Due to Financial Defaults by Market Participants --- p.48 / Chapter 6.2 --- Protection Against Abuse by Financial Intermediaries --- p.49 / Chapter 6.2.1 --- "Registration Requirements of Dealers, Investment Advisers and Representatives" --- p.49 / Chapter 6.2.2 --- Trading Practice of Registered Dealers --- p.51 / Chapter 6.2.3 --- Protection of Improper Trading Practices --- p.51 / Chapter 6.2.4 --- Duties of Registered Person --- p.52 / Chapter 6.3 --- Protection of Investors - Offering of Securities --- p.53 / Chapter 6.3.1 --- Offers of Shares and Debentures --- p.54 / Chapter 6.3.1.1 --- The Definition of Prospectus --- p.54 / Chapter 6.3.1.2 --- The Prospectus Requirements --- p.55 / Chapter 6.3.1.3 --- Liabilities of Promoters and Directors --- p.57 / Chapter 6.3.1.4 --- Prospectus for Foreign Issues --- p.58 / Chapter 6.3.2 --- Offers of Securities --- p.59 / Chapter 6.3.2.1 --- General Prohibition --- p.59 / Chapter 6.3.2.2 --- Consequence of Breach --- p.60 / Chapter 6.4 --- Protection Against Shareholder's or Director's Abuse of Powers --- p.61 / Chapter 6.4.1 --- Securities (Insider Dealing) Ordinance --- p.62 / Chapter 6.4.1.1 --- The Meaning of Insider Information --- p.62 / Chapter 6.4.1.2 --- The Test of Price Sensitivity --- p.62 / Chapter 6.4.1.3 --- The Definition of an Insider --- p.64 / Chapter 6.4.1.4 --- The Meaning of Dealing in Securities --- p.65 / Chapter 6.4.1.5 --- Validity of Insider Dealing --- p.65 / Chapter 6.4.1.6 --- Liability of Officers --- p.66 / Chapter 6.4.1.7 --- Consequence of Establishment of Insider Dealing --- p.66 / Chapter 6.4.2 --- Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Ordinance --- p.67 / Chapter 7.0 --- Conclusion - A Comment on Corporate Governance in Hong Kong --- p.68 / Chapter 7.1 --- The Composition and Role of the Board --- p.68 / Chapter 7.2 --- Codification of Governance Policy --- p.69 / Chapter 7.3 --- The Necessary Back Up Facilities --- p.71 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.73

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_320794
Date January 1996
ContributorsSzeto, Yee Tak., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Business Administration.
PublisherChinese University of Hong Kong
Source SetsThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText, bibliography
Formatprint, vi, 76 leaves ; 30 cm.
CoverageChina, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong
RightsUse of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

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