HONG KONG, Aug 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Hong Kong has lost some permanent appeal.
The introduction of two sets of approvals was mandated three decades ago when foreign investors wanted additional protections to invest in the first wave of Chinese firms listing in Hong Kong.
China's domestic securities laws have since developed and global investors can now directly buy shares onshore through various channels.
That could lead to more onshore shares being issued relative to offshore shares, further diluting minority owners in Hong Kong.
In 2020, Hong Kong shareholders vetoed the Bank of Zhengzhou's proposal to avoid such an outcome.
Persons:
Hong Kong, HKEX, Una Galani, Thomas Shum
Organizations:
Reuters, Hong Kong Exchanges, HK, China Securities Regulatory Commission, Asia Securities Industry, Financial Markets Association, Corporate Governance Association, China Life Insurance, Wall, Hong, Bank of, Companies, Global, Hang Seng China Enterprise Index, Graphics Global, Thomson
Locations:
HONG KONG, Hong Kong, China, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong