On 30 July 2026, the French government expanded the requirement for prior authorization of foreign direct investment (FDI) to include French companies that trade on certain non-EU regulated markets. acquiring 10% or more of the voting rights pertains to French companies considered to be within Sensitive Industries sector pertains to these non-EU markets: London Stock…
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U.S. – SEC Plans to Revisit 13f2 Short Selling Rule
The SEC has added to its October Agenda the proposals for amendments to 13f-2 and Form SHO. Background: Short Selling rule 13f-2 and Form SHO were delayed by the SEC as a result of the Fifth Circuit Court. Current effective date is 2 January 2028.
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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeovers Table
On 3 August 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for SMC Electric Limited (stock code:02381) from 31 July 2026.
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Australia – ASIC Issues Interim New Substantial Shareholding Form
On 30 July 2026, ASIC announced plans to change its substantial shareholding forms. new Substantial Holding Notice (SHN) form, consolidates three forms into one interest holders can meet their substantial holding obligations either by using the new SHN or one of three replacement forms that will take the place of Form 603, Form 604 and Form 605 ASIC is…
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S Korea – National Assembly Petitioned to Suspend Short Selling
On 29 July 2026, the National Assembly of S Korea issued a petition to suspend short selling for 6 months. 6,000 signatures have signed a petition to ban short selling for 6 months; petitioner argues that structural inequality is a core problem; data showing foreign investors accounted for 66.8% of KOSDAQ short selling transaction value…
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Chile – Revokes Short Selling Uptick Rule
On 20 July 2026, the Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago, revoked the short selling uptick rule. this change appears in the updated handbook; trading frequency of a security will be added to the SSE Board's consideration in determining eligbility for short selling.
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