SFC, AFRC and HKEX issue joint statement on audit opinions disclaimers related solely to going concern

The SFC, the AFRC and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKEX, issued a joint statement addressing regulatory concerns over the rising number of audit opinion disclaimers related solely to going concern. The statement sets out clear performance requirements for the management, audit committees and auditors of listed issuers. The three parties will continue to closely monitor the situation, and if no significant improvement is seen, HKEX will consider amending the Listing Rules, including requiring the suspension of relevant listed issuers.