The following frequently asked questions (FAQs) are designed to help issuers understand and comply with the Listing Rules, particularly in situations not explicitly set out in the Rules or where further clarification may be desirable.

Users of the FAQs should refer to the Rules themselves and, if necessary, seek qualified professional advice.  The FAQs are not substitutes for the Rules.  If there is any discrepancy between the FAQs and the Rules, the Rules prevail.

In formulating our “answers”, we may have assumed certain underlying facts, selectively summarised the Rules or concentrated on one particular aspect of the question.  They are not definitive and do not apply to all cases where the scenario may at first appear similar.  In any given case, regard must be had to all the relevant facts and circumstances.

The Listing Division may be consulted on a confidential basis.  Contact the Listing Division at the earliest opportunity with any queries.

For searches by rules or topics, please download the consolidated version of FAQs (excluding FAQs on Electronic Disclosure) here. 

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The Exchange published the Guide for New Listing Applicants. For all references to Guidance Letters and Listing Decisions related to new listing applicants in the frequently asked questions, please refer to the mapping schedule.