Shenwan Hongyuan (HKG:0218) stock plummeted 5% on Tuesday, underperforming the broader Hong Kong market.
The sell-off came after the company announced that KPMG has resigned as its auditor effective Tuesday. Shenwan Hongyuan proposed to appoint Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as its new auditor, subject to shareholder approval.
An auditor change, especially an abrupt resignation, can raise concerns among investors about potential accounting issues or lack of transparency at the company. The market reaction suggests investors are taking a cautious stance until more clarity emerges on the reasons behind the auditor switch.
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