Yearly Archives: 2024

Australia – Platinum AM Refuses Takeover Bid

Bloomberg reports that Sydney-based funds manager Platinum Asset Management has refused a takeover proposal from hedge fund Regal Partners Ltd. bid undervalued company at $359m offering from Regal Platinum's board unanimously concluded that the proposed deal was “not in the best interest of Platinum shareholders,” at least “in its current form.” Platinum has struggled with outflows…
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U.S. – SEC Settles Short Selling Case Against HK IA

On 23 September 2024, SEC reported settlement re public offering, short sale. SEC reported settled charges against Centerline Investment Management Limited, a Hong Kong, China-based investment adviser, for violating an SEC short selling trade rule. Purchased stock in public offering of securities for advisory client after effecting short selling in same stock for advisory client…
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