On 19 February 2025, KRX proposed revising KOSDAQ, KOSPI markets rules. KRX proposed revising Enforcement rules of KOSDAQ market business regulation and Enforcement rules of KOSPI market business regulation to prepare for ATS launch. Follows KRX December 2024 proposed rules concerning new types of orders. Also follows KRX December 2024 proposed new rules for securities…
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Hong Kong- SFC Takeover Table Updated
On 24 February 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table offer period for Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy Group Limited (Stock Code: 1250) closed on 18 February 2025.
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Germany – BaFin Updates Short Selling FAQs
On 17 February 2025, GE BaFin issued updated FAQ on exemption for market makers and primary dealers under art 17 EU Short Selling Regulation. Question 7: Updated wording of the question as to whether the exemption can be claimed earlier (i.e. before the 30 days) after the initial notification. Question 8: Updated guidance about follow-up…
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Hong Kong- SFC Takeover Table Updated
On 19 February 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table offer period for Courage Investment Group Limited (Stock Code: 1145) closed on 18 February 2025.
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S Korea – Gov’t Approves Revised Short Selling Revised Rules
On 18 February 2025, the S Korean government approved the revision bill for the Enforcement Decree of the FSCMA, aimed at enhancing rules on short selling practices. The revision is aimed at enhancing rules on short selling practices and includes: Imposing a limit on institutional investors stock repayment period Introducing measures intended to prevent naked…
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Hong Kong – SFC Takeover Table Updated
On 17 February 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table new offer period commenced for Tam Jai International Co. Ltd (stock code: 2217) from 17 February 2025 offer period for Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited (Stock Code: 1833) closed on 17 February 2025
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