Hong Kong – SFC Announces Major Shareholding Activity
On 26 October 2026, the SFC announced major shareholding changes to the following issuer: major shareholding update in New Gonow Recreational Vehicles Inc. (Stock Code: 00805)
Goldman Warns Risk of Short Squeeze
According to a Bloomberg report citing Goldman Sachs prime brokerage data, hedge funds have increased bearish equity positions to near five-year highs, raising the risk of a sharp short squeeze if markets rebound. selling has been particularly concentrated in technology; Goldman flagged the possibility of a short squeeze as crowded bearish positioning leaves funds vulnerable […]
Hong Kong – SFC Updates Takeovers Table
On 21 October 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Lotus Horizon Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 06063) closed on 20 October 2026; new offer period has commenced for KPa-BM Holdings Limited (stock code: 02663) from 20 October 2026.
Taiwan – FSC Rules Out Imposing Short Selling Restrictions
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Chairman Peng Jin-lung ruled out imposing short-selling restrictions or a ban despite a ~3,700-point market drop, noting that trading remains orderly with no artificial distortion. Background: Taiwan’s stock market has plunged roughly 3,700 points in ten trading sessions after nearing the 50,000 mark in early October; the market rebounded sharply […]
Australia – BlackRock Files Major Shareholding Form 603
On 16 October 2026, ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) notified the market that it had received an initial major shareholding disclosure from BlackRock Inc. The relevant interests are held across multiple BlackRock subsidiaries, including BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited, BlackRock Advisors LLC, BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited, BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited, BlackRock Capital Management Inc., BlackRock […]
Hong Kong – SFC Announces Change in Major Shareholding in Issuer
On 14 October 2026, the SFC announced a change in the major shareholding of the following issuer: major shareholding in Leader Education Limited (Stock Code: 01449).