Hong Kong Listing Nominating Committee reminder: Application deadline for becoming a member of the Listing Committee or Listing Review Committee is approaching.

Recently, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (HKSCC), under the Listing Committee of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK), reminded individuals interested in applying to become members of the Listing Committee or the Listing Review Committee that the deadline for submitting applications is April 10, 2026. According to the information, the Listing Review Committee is an independent committee established by the SEHK after consultation with the Listing Committee on the review framework for decisions made by the Listing Committee, responsible for reviewing applications for review of decisions made by the Listing Committee. Additionally, the Listing Review Committee is solely a review body and does not assume other functions of the Listing Committee. All members of the Listing Review Committee are external market participants. Currently, there are 29 members of the Listing Review Committee, with a minimum of 6 being investor representatives, and the remaining members are required to adequately represent listing issuers and various market participants (including lawyers, accountants, corporate finance advisors, and SEHK participants or their personnel). Currently, there are 5 members of the Listing Review Committee who have been appointed as candidates for the chairperson of the committee, with one person being responsible for presiding over the review hearings conducted by the Listing Review Committee. Members of the Listing Committee play an important role in the Hong Kong listing system and the Hong Kong securities market; they bear the responsibility of public service while also contributing to the successful development of Hong Kong as a major international financial center. For the SEHK, the Listing Committee is both an independent administrative decision-making body and a consultative organization. The Listing Committee has three main responsibilities: 1. Supervision of the Listing Division; 2. Provision of advice to the Listing Division on listing matters and approval of amendments to the Main Board Listing Rules and GEM Listing Rules; and 3. Making significant decisions on matters concerning listing applicants, listing issuers, and relevant individuals, including approving listing applications and revoking listing status and disciplinary matters. The Listing Committee must have a minimum of 28 members, including the current HKEX Group Chief Executive Officer as an ex-officio member; appointed members must include a minimum of 8 investor representatives and 19 members representing various sectors within the securities industry.