On 24 March 2025, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced (English version) that permitted covered short sales in relation to all securities listed on the KRX will be resumed from 31 March 2025. General ban on short selling in Korea’s domestic markets expires on 30 March 2025. FSC also announced the designation scheme for ‘overheated […]
Sweden Fines for Violations of Short Selling Rules
On 17 March 2025, SWI PRL said the Council of States approved a proposal to impose stricter controls on takeovers of Swiss companies by foreign investors by 16 votes. The National Council tightened the draft law last Sep., specifically, it decided at the time that the investment screening should also apply to non-governmental investors. Also, […]
On 14 March 2025, JPN FSA proposed an order re tender offer, shareholding. JPN FSA proposed a cabinet order and cabinet office ordinances pursuant to the Act amending the financial instruments and exchange act and Act on investment trusts. Including revisions to the tender offer and large shareholding reporting systems. On the same day, JPN […]
China Fines for Failure to Obey Substantial Shareholding Lock-in Period
On 13 March 2025, SK FIA issued the revised best practices as it pertains to short selling effective 13 March 2025.