December 2012
Dear Sirs,
Minor GEM Listing Rule amendments and implementation of the Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide
We enclose reprinted pages of the GEM Listing Rules and the filing instructions. The reprinted pages incorporate minor amendments to the GEM Listing Rules and amendments to implement proposals in the Consultation Conclusions on Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide published on 31 August 2012.
We have amended the GEM Listing Rules to:
| Minor GEM Listing Rule amendments |
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rectify clerical errors; |
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clarify and/or update relevant definitions, terminology and references; and |
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make plain language amendments where appropriate. |
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| Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide |
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incorporate the Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide as a recommended practice; and |
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encourage issuers to report on environmental and social matters. |
Coming into effect
The minor GEM Listing Rule amendments will come into effect on 1 January 2013. The Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide will apply to issuers with financial years ending after 31 December 2012.
Please click HERE to see the minor GEM Listing Rule amendments.
Please click HERE to see the amendments to the GEM Listing Rules relating to the implementation of the Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide.