On 18 October 2022, UK GVT updated the overarching documents relating to the National Security Bill 2022, adding impact assessment for foreign influence registration scheme. Among other things, document set out proposed law's strategic objective, overview. Rationale for intervention; risks; costs, benefits to business calculations; wider impact. Overall aim of the foreign influence registration scheme…
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India – INS Substantial Shareholding Breach
On 14 October 2022, IND INS issued findings on Axis Bank and Max Life shares. IND INS issued two orders in the matter of Axis Bank Limited and Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd, along with other companies in Axis group, for making undue profits or gains. Background Axis Bank had been granted a certificate of…
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U.S. – Short Position Reporting Fine
On 12 October 2022, FINRA reported short position reporting, supervisory failures. FINRA issued letter of acceptance, waiver and consent (AWC) with Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. re short position reporting requirements and supervision violations. Alleged Violations Between July 2012 and June 2019, Scotia erroneously included non-reportable short positions reflected in two omnibus accounts in the firm’s…
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Hong Kong – SFC Fined ARCM on Short Selling
On Oct. 12, HK SFC fined ARCM HKD 1.75mn for disclosure breaches. HK SFC reprimanded and fined Asia Research & Capital Management Limited (ARCM). Fined HKD 1.75mn for failures relating to its non-compliance with the EU’s short-selling reporting requirements and for not promptly notify HK SFC of breaches. HK SFC also banned former senior executive…
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Taiwan – FSC Tightens Short Selling Rules
On 11 October 2022, TAI FSC, adjusted the daily intraday securities borrowing and selling orders and margin ratio for securities lending due to political and economic situation. Intraday short selling orders shall not exceed 10% of the daily average transaction volume of the securities in the preceding 30 business days, with certain exceptions. Minimum margin…
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U.S. – SEC Reopens Short Selling Consultation
On 7 October 2022, SEC reopened the public comment period due to a technological error. Reopened until 14 days after publication of reopening release in the federal register. Background: On Feb. 25, SEC proposed to enhance short selling disclosure reporting. Also SEC amends CAT NMS plan for short seilling disclosure report.
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