law5hkc hong kong company
HONG KONG COMPANY AND SECURITIES LAW
LAW5HKC
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Following an introduction to the regulatory framework of company law in Hong Kong, students in this subject will examine the various amendments to the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32) since its handover to China in 1997. Students will examine the proposals for the rewrite of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32), which is expected to culminate with a more user friendly legislation by 2010 and provide an overview of the regulation of listed companies in Hong Kong.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGordon Walker
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
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Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Company Law: Powers and Accountability | Recommended | Cheang & Wong | LEXIS NEXIS 2003 |
| Readings | Corporate Law in Hong Kong | Recommended | Kwan, P | LEXIS NEXIS (2006) |
| Readings | Financial Markets in Hong Kong | Recommended | Hsu et al | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2006 |
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