On 18 May 2016, the Securities and Futures Commission published an updated list of “specified shares” listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange which are subject to the Securities and Futures (Short Position Reporting) Rules (Cap 571AJ).  A report is required to be made to the Securities and Futures Commission where a person has a reportable short position in a “specified share”.  The updated list of “specified shares” will take effect from 20 May 2016.

The updated list of “specified shares” can be accessed here.