On 3 November 2026, U.K. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has officially issued a Public Interest Intervention Notice (PIIN) to block or review Sky’s <$2.1 billion (£1.6 billion) takeover of ITV’s media and entertainment arm. citing concerns over news plurality, free expression of opinion, and the availability of a wide range of broadcasting and on-demand programming; […]
On 27 October 2026, the SEC conducted its October meeting, which, among other things, included Short Selling Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO on its Flex Agenda. The Rule is in NPRM status which means: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and has a date of October 2026 – which has come and gone without an issued statement.
On 30 October 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for SF Real Estate Investment Trust (stock code: 02191) from 29 October 2026; new offer period has commenced for B & S International Holdings Ltd. (stock code: 01705) from 29 October 2026; the name of an offeror has […]
On 26 October 2026, the State Securities Commission (SSC) announced the operation of the Reporting and Information Disclosure Portal for the submission of substantial shareholding disclosures. From 2 November 2026, foreign investors should no longer submit substantial shareholding notifications via FIMS. From 18:00 on October 30, 2026, the SSC will suspend the following systems to […]
On 26 October 2026, the SFC announced major shareholding changes to the following issuer: major shareholding update in New Gonow Recreational Vehicles Inc. (Stock Code: 00805)
According to a Bloomberg report citing Goldman Sachs prime brokerage data, hedge funds have increased bearish equity positions to near five-year highs, raising the risk of a sharp short squeeze if markets rebound. selling has been particularly concentrated in technology; Goldman flagged the possibility of a short squeeze as crowded bearish positioning leaves funds vulnerable […]