On 23 April 2026, PAK SEC proposed to relax rules on shareholding limits. PAK SEC drafted notifications regarding amendments to the Central Depository (Licensing & Operations) Regulations, 2016 and revisions to the Clearing Houses (Licensing and Operations) Regulations, 2016. Amendments PAK SEC proposes to amend sub-regulation 3 of regulation 8 within both Regulations on limitations…
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Japan – FSA Updated Substantial Shareholding Forms
On 17 April, the FSA in Japan released updated Substantial Shareholding Forms 1 & 3. forms are now available in EDINET; the new forms take into account the pending reforms which are effective from 1 May 2026. This link notes the update to the EDINET system.
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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeover Table
On 27 April 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for Rimbaco Group Global Limited (stock code: 01953) from 24 April 2026.
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Netherlands – AFM Issues Short Selling Fine to Arrowstreet Capital
On 20 April 2026, the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) imposed an administrative fine of €297,000 on Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership. Background: Arrowstreet acted in violation of short selling regulations between July 2020 and November 2024 Structurally underselling short positions reported and disclosed Failure to disclose short selling in a timely manner Arrowstreet…
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Thailand – GVT Major Shareholder Definition
On 16 April 2026, Thai GVT proposed revising definition for derivatives firms. Thai GVT said Thai SEC commenced consultation on a draft notification revising the definition of major shareholder for derivatives business operators. The objective is to strengthen oversight by capturing the true controlling persons and aligning rules with those applied to securities firms and…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updates Takeover Table
On 20 April 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for ETS Group Limited (stock code: 08031) closed on 20 March 2026; offer period for Man Shun Group (Holdings) Limited (stock code: 01746) closed on 2 March 2026; offer period for Thelloy Development Group Limited (stock code: 01546) closed on 10 April…
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