On 10 May 2021, SLV ATVP issued rules on takeover prospectus content. SLV ATVP announced publication of decision on the documents attached to application for issue of a takeover bid license and on the more detailed content of the prospectus. Summary The updated legislation updates the previous 2007 legislation of the same name and relates…
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U.S. – CBOE Increase Options Position Limits
On 4 May 2021, Cboe increased position limits for options on certain ETFs. The exchange proposed to increase position limits for options on certain exchange-traded funds and an exchange-traded note, GLD, SLV, LQD, GDX, VXX and UVXY. Background The exchange has observed an ongoing increase in demand, for both trading and hedging purposes, in options…
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Sweden – FI Fines for Late Short Selling Disclosure
On 23 April 2021, the Swedish regulator, Finansinspektionen fined Renaissance Technologies LLC SEK 1,000,000. Renaissance was late in reporting the company's net short position in shares in Oriflame Holding AG. Short positions had, on 47 occasions reached or fallen below the relevant notification thresholds.
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Australia – FIRB Foreign Acquisition/Takeover
On 6 May 2021, AST FIRB updated its website to reflect new reforms. Updated website reflects reforms to Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975. Follows AST GVT June 2020 reform on foreign investment framework. Key Changes Website redesigned to make it easier for investors and other stakeholders to navigate. New menus with information regarding national…
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Germany – BaFin Investment Firm Supervision
On 30 April 2021, GE BaFin issued FAQs on the impact of draft legislation. GE BaFin issued two FAQs on impact of bill on supervision of investment firms (WpIG). On whether existing ordinances will still apply to investment firms once WpIG in force. Follows GE GVT Feb. 2021 WpIG bill implementing EU Dir 2019/2034. Large…
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S Korea – Temporary Short Selling Ban in Effect
On 6 May 2021, the Korea Exchange announced a temporary short selling ban for two securities for one trading day.
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