Does It Take Four to Tango in the Regulatory Competition for Global Listings? Comparing Regulations on Dual Class Shares among Singapore, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Does It Take Four to Tango in the Regulatory Competition for Global Listings? Comparing Regulations on Dual Class Shares among Singapore, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan
Key Points
Regulatory competition influences market access for companies using dual class shares, ensuring diverse corporate governance.
Incorporating data from online sources, Singapore and Hong Kong show varying regulations on dual class shares.
Assessment of regulatory frameworks reveals that Mainland China's approach differs significantly from Taiwan's in governing dual class share structures.
Analysis highlights that regulations impact international companies' decisions to list or maintain dual class shares.