Hong Kong – SFC Reports Substantial Shareholding Disclosure
On 24 April 2019, the SFC announced substantial shareholding in Champion Alliance International Holdings Limited (stock code: 01629).
Germany – Short Selling Ban Lifted
On 19 April 2019, BaFin announced expiry of short sale ban on Wirecard AG shares.
S Korea – KRX Issues Temporary Short Selling Ban
On 22 April 2019, there will be a temporary short selling ban on HARIM (KR7136480001) as reported by the KRX.
Hong Kong – SFC Fines $1.2m for Naked Short Selling
On 18 April 2019, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Nine Masts Capital Limited (Nine Masts) $1.2 million for failures relating to the short selling of Yuzhou Properties Company Limited (Yuzhou Properties) shares in May 2015.
Hong Kong – SFC Criticizes for Breaches of Takeovers Code
On 10 April 2019, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) publicly criticized Kwok Tse Wah for breaching the dealing restrictions and dealing disclosure obligations under the Takeovers Code.
Hong Kong – SFC Takeovers Table Updated
From 9 April 2019, a new offer period has commenced for Sage International Group Limited (Stock Code: 8082).