On 1 May 2026, FINRA proposed to reform Reg SHO, fail-to-deliver reports. FINRA proposed amendments to improve usefulness of short selling information reported to/published by FINRA and improve oversight of compliance with Reg SHO. Adopt FINRA Rule 4321 (Allocations of fail to deliver positions); amend FINRA Rule 4560 (Short Selling reporting). Follows FINRA Regulatory Notice…
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Austria – MoJ ESAP Justice Act Re: Takeover Act
On 4 May 2026, AUT MoJ updated on federal act to implement EU law. AUT MoJ updated on bill to amend Commercial Code, Stock Corporation Act, Takeover Act (ESAP Justice Act or ESAP-JuG), issued explanatory notes and comparison texts. Follows December 2023 EU CNCL ESAP Reg 2023/2859 and Dir 2023/2864. Overview Draft ESAP-JuG, now under…
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S Korea – FTC Designated Groups re Disclosure and Cross-Shareholding
On 29 April 2026, SK FTC designated groups re disclosure and cross-shareholding. SK FTC designated 102 corporate groups with total assets of KRW 5trn or more (3,538 affiliated firms) as being subject to disclosure requirement, effective 1 May 2026. It also designated 47 corporate groups with total assets of KRW 12trn or more (2,088 affiliated…
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Germany – BaFin Inappropriate Advertising Prohibition
On 24 April 2026, GE BaFin ordered UniCredit to cease its takeover adverts. GE BaFin had ordered UniCredit SpA to refrain from its inappropriate advertising in connection with the takeover process of Commerzbank AG, containing sensationalist and inaccurate statements about the current financial situation of Commerzbank AG. Order Summary With the order, GE BaFin exercised…
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U.K. – FCA Confirms New Short Selling Regime
On 24 April 2026, UK FCA issued Handbook Notice 140 which also contains the Short Selling Rules Sourcebook Instrument 2026 (FCA 2026/16), first issued 16 April 2026. Background: From 13 July 2026, existing exemptions for market making in UK sovereign debt will no longer apply, but FCA's emergency powers will continue to cover these instruments.…
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Pakistan – SEC Transparency Disclosure Enforcement
On 21 April 2026, PAK SEC directed firms re ultimate beneficial ownership information. PAK SEC directed companies to ensure the timely submission of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) information through Form-19 on its eZfile portal. Disclosure of UBO information ensures corporate transparency, prevents misuse of corporate structures, and combats money laundering and illicit financial flows. Follows…
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