Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Nominating Committee is recruiting new members. Application deadline is April 10th.

According to the official website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 12, the Listing Nominating Committee of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Listing Committee and GEM Listing Committee of the HKEX. The Listing Nominating Committee does not retain unsuccessful applications from previous years, so applicants who still wish to serve on the Listing Committee must resubmit their applications. Applications must be submitted by April 10, 2026. Successful applicants will receive notification for interviews in the second quarter of 2026. Members of the Listing Committee play an important role in the Hong Kong listing system and securities market, serving the public and contributing to Hong Kong's success as a major international financial center. The Listing Committee is both an independent administrative decision-making body and a consultative body, with three main responsibilities: - Oversight of the Listing Division, according to the operating mode of the Committee and actual circumstances. - Providing advice on listing policy matters to the Listing Division, approving amendments to the Main Board Listing Rules and GEM Listing Rules. - Making significant decisions related to listing applicants, listed issuers, and individuals, including approving listing applications, delisting, and disciplinary matters. The Listing Committee consists of at least 28 members, including the Chief Executive of the HKEX as an ex-officio member; appointed members must include at least 8 investor representatives and 19 members representing various sectors of the securities industry. If appointed, Listing Committee members will serve for approximately 12 months starting around July 2026. Members can serve a maximum of 6 years. Applicants should note that not all Listing Committee members are expected to serve continuously for 6 years, as there will be turnover to ensure the injection of new perspectives and viewpoints. The Nominating Committee will meet with shortlisted candidates before appointments are made. In addition to applications received after the issuance of this news release, the Nominating Committee will also consider reappointing current Listing Committee members. Applicants should be aware that a Listing Review Committee has been established. The HKEX has issued a separate news release inviting interested parties to apply for membership in the Listing Review Committee. The Listing Committee meets at least once a week, and members are generally expected to attend half of the regular meetings, as well as special meetings such as policy meetings, requiring a significant time commitment. Currently, the HKEX pays a fixed fee of HK$150,000 per year to Listing Committee members, HK$187,500 per year to the Vice-Chairman, and HK$225,000 per year to the Chairman. Meeting materials are provided electronically to members. Nominations for the Listing Committee should be submitted by email with the applicant's resume. The subject line of the email should read "Application for Listing Committee Nomination" and be sent to the Secretary of the Listing Nominating Committee, Ms. Wu Jiezhuang, at LNCSecretary@hkex.com.hk. All applications will be kept confidential, and the personal information provided will only be used for the purpose of appointing Listing Committee members.