On 14 November 2023, HKEX issued circular on ETP short selling turnover. HKEX enhanced dissemination of exchange traded product (ETP) short selling turnover. Background Most short ETP selling activities are conducted for liquidity provision by market maker. The short positions of ETPs are generally closed out within a short period of time. The enhancement will […]
On 13 November 2023, KUW CMA fined Ekttitab disclosure, governance violations. KUW CMA issued disciplinary Resolution No. 31/2023 fining Ekttitab Holding Company. Violated Module 10, 15 of Executive bylaws of Law No. 7/2010 and its amendments. Violations Ekttitab firm violated Module 10, article 4-1-1, item 3 re disclosure and transparency. Company’s chairman of board of […]
On 11 November 2023, AST GVT registered 32nd compilation of Foreign acquisitions and takeovers act 1975 above, setting out text as amended and in force on 20 October 2023. This compilation reflects an amendment to the meaning of the definition of associate, arising as a result of the creation of a single ASTCA glossary.
On 12 November 2023, BHR CB issued amendments to the TMA module. BHR CB issued letter re amendments to takeovers, mergers and acquisitions module under CBB rulebook volume 6 regarding Independent advice and shareholder approval. Follows BHR CB consultation on takeovers and mergers amendments. Highlights Removed text re obtaining independent advice whether offer is in […]
On 8 November 2023, FINRA published schedule of short selling reporting dates for 2024
On 8 November 2023, KRX proposed revisions re securities market disclosure. KRX proposed revisions to Enforcement rules of securities market disclosure regulations, to ensure promptness when handling multiple unfaithful disclosures. Revisions Modify the term comprehensive deliberation to instead read consolidated deliberation. Add 1 penalty point for each violation, in order to prevent the penalty level […]