SFC issues guidelines on Disclosure of Inside Information

On 22 June 2011, the SFC published a revised draft of the Guidelines on Disclosure of Inside Information (‘guidelines’).

The guidelines reflect public comments and the relevant text of the Legislative Council Brief on the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2011(‘brief’). The revised guidelines provide assistance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions as set out in the bill. The guidelines are intended to help listed corporations to comply with the proposed statutory obligations.

A copy of the revised guidelines and the brief are available using the applicable link.