Recent Posts by Anna Monteiro

U.S. – SEC Fines for Short Selling Violation RegSHO

On 22 September 2023, SEC settled charges against B/D for Reg SHO (short selling) violations. SEC settled charges against Citadel Securities for millions of violations of Reg SHO. Reg SHO is regulatory framework designed to prevent abusive short selling practices. Allegations For five years, Citadel incorrectly marked millions of orders, inaccurately denoting certain short sales…
Read more

Hong Kong – SFC Adopts Changes to Takeover Code / Share Buy-backs

On 21 September 2023, HK SFC published consultation conclusions, adopted all proposals. Changes include revising the definitions of important terms, streamlining takeover processes to enhance efficiency and introducing green initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint. Amended codes will be gazetted on 29 September 2023 and then take effect immediately. Background: HK SFC proposed amendments to…
Read more

Finland – Gvt Public Register for Substantial Shareholding

On 19 September 2023, FIN GVT discussed adding substantial shareholding to public register. FIN GVT requested responses on report investigating whether information of registered shareholders of listed companies could be made available in the public register. Background Report was based on the program of the previous government and the action program for the fight against…
Read more

Recent Comments by Anna Monteiro

No comments by Anna Monteiro yet.