U.S. – SEC Updates CFIs on Schedule 13D/G

On 3 September 2026, the SEC published updated Corporate Finance Interpretations (CFIs) relating to Exchange Act Section 13(d), Section 13(g) including Schedules 13D and 13G. The questions below have been included: Q 103.13 – The context of shareholder discussions with an issuer about voting and their effect on ‘influencing’ control of an issuer is relevant […]

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Hong Kong – SFC Updates Takeover Table

On 2 September 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for Fu Shou Yuan International Group Limited (stock code: 01448) from 1 September 2026.

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S Korea – FSS Enhanced Surveillance Uncovers More Illegal Short Selling

The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) use of the Central Short Selling Inspection System has shown to flag 85.7% of 2025 suspected cases. number of suspected illegal short selling cases reported FSS has been increasing annually; calls for faster investigations, sanctions, and recovery of illicit profits following detections; 2025 saw a record high of 77 cases, […]

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Egypt – Enacts Hedge Fund Regulation Re: Short Selling

On 19 August 2026, the Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) published regulations governing investment strategies including short selling. first regulation governing the lending and short selling of securities; FRA will designate the securities available for lending; funds will require a minimum cash collateral of 50% of the total market value of the securities; no more […]

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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeover Table

On 10 August 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (stock code: 01788) from 7 August 2026.

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