Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is proposing that companies that cannot obtain a clean bill of health for their financial statements suspend trading immediately, starting in 2019. Photo: Edward Wong Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is proposing that companies that cannot obtain a clean bill of health for their financial statements suspend trading immediately, starting in 2019. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is proposing that companies that cannot obtain a clean bill of health for their financial statements suspend trading immediately, starting in 2019. Photo: Edward Wong
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Stock exchange proposal on trading suspension could increase tension between firms and auditors, hurt investors

Rule change aimed at improving quality and reputation of Hong Kong market is under consultation until November 30

Topic |   HKEX
Martin Choi
Martin Choi

Updated: 11:08pm, 11 Oct, 2018

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is proposing that companies that cannot obtain a clean bill of health for their financial statements suspend trading immediately, starting in 2019. Photo: Edward Wong Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is proposing that companies that cannot obtain a clean bill of health for their financial statements suspend trading immediately, starting in 2019. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is proposing that companies that cannot obtain a clean bill of health for their financial statements suspend trading immediately, starting in 2019. Photo: Edward Wong
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