CE recommends removal of Secretary for Housing from post to Central People's Government
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (October 29) announced that the Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho Wing-yin, had tendered her resignation. In accordance with Article 48(5) of the Basic Law, the Chief Executive has made a submission to the Central People's Government, recommending the removal of Ms Ho from the post of Secretary for Housing.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee. Photo by Bastille Post
With effect from today, Ms Ho's duty as the Secretary for Housing is suspended, and the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, has concurrently taken up the post of the Acting Secretary for Housing.
The Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho Wing-yin. Photo source: reference image
Standing Committee on Company Law Reform publishes 2025-26 annual report
The Standing Committee on Company Law Reform (SCCLR) today (October 30) published its 2025-26 annual report.
During the reporting period, the Government consulted the SCCLR on the legislative proposal to remove the exemption permitting mixed media offers. In addition, the Government briefed the SCCLR on the uncertificated securities market regime, and the company re-domiciliation regime so as to facilitate members' understanding of relevant details and latest developments.
"Over the years, the SCCLR has been our important partner in working side by side to modernise company law to keep abreast of the times. We sincerely appreciate the invaluable advice provided by the SCCLR during the reporting period, and look forward to continuing to work with the SCCLR to further consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international commercial and financial centre," a Government spokesperson said.
The SCCLR was set up in 1984. It advises the Financial Secretary on amendments to the Companies Ordinance and the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance, as well as amendments to the Securities and Futures Ordinance on matters relating to corporate governance and shareholders' protection, as and when necessary.
The Chairman of the SCCLR is Mr Johnny Mok, SC. Members include practitioners from relevant professions including the legal, accountancy, and company secretarial fields; academics; individuals from the business community; and representatives from relevant government departments and financial regulators.
The 2025-26 annual report of the SCCLR is available on the website of the Companies Registry (www.cr.gov.hk) for public inspection.
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