On 7 May 2025, TSE issued plan with respect to short selling balances. TSE said a new data addition to J-Quants API for individuals will be launched soon. Follows TSE November 2021 said it will restructure organization, build subsidiary. Details of Plan This new data addition will provide additional information on short selling balances reported…
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India – SEBI Public Sector Shareholdings
On 6 May 2025, IND SEBI proposed separate carve out for delisting. IND SEBI proposed separate carve out for voluntary delisting of public sector undertakings (PSUs) under SEBI (Delisting of equity shares) regulations, 2021. Applies to PSUs where the promoter group holds 90% or more of the issued shares. Background Under current regulations, delisting is…
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E.U. – ESMA Updates Q&A on Short Selling Regulation
On 6 May 2025, ESMA released an answer to a recent question on the EU Short Selling Regulation (Regulation (EU) 236/2012), via its online Q&A Tool. The Q: “When calculating net short positions in relation to issuers having both listed and non-listed shares, should the issued share capital also include non-listed shares?” The Answer: “Yes,…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updates Takeover Table
On 7 May 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table new offer period commenced for UJU Holding Limited (stock code: 1948) from 7 May 2025. offer period for Vesync Co., Ltd (Stock Code: 2148) closed on 6 May 2025.
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Ireland – GVT Firm Shareholder Takeover Rules
On May 2, IRE GVT updated superior courts' takeover rules for companies. IRE GVT issued the Rules of the Superior Courts (Companies Act 2014 Section 459) 2025 (StIn 150/2025), adding sub-rules (6)-(8) of rule 18 of Order 75 of the Act. Inserting immediately following rule 91 of Order 77 XII. Lodgment under section 459 of…
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Singapore – SIC Issues Proposed Changes to Takeover Code
On 5 May 2025, the Securities Industry Council of Singapore released a consultation proposing changes to the Takeover Code. additional disclosure requirements apply to dealings by certain persons, including 'associates' (as defined in the Singapore Code on Takeovers and Mergers) the term associates normally includes a holder of 5% or more of the equity share…
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