On 30 January, the DOJ issued a complaint to block the takeover of Juniper Networks by HP Enterprises. HPE and Juniper are the second- and third- largest providers, respectively proposed transaction would eliminate fierce head-to-head competition between the companies, raise prices, reduce innovation, diminish choice for scores of American businesses and institutions, in violation of […]
On 16 January 2025, UKP published letter deposited in the House of Lords from Financial Secretary to the Treasury to Baroness Bowles responding to request for information. Following grouped debate on the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2024, Short Selling Regulations 2024, Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 […]
On 28 January 2025, SIN MAS revised FAQs on licensing of fund management companies. Removes specific thresholds (e.g., 20% shareholding or voting power) for determining effective control, and provides a direct URL to the application form.
On 15 January 2025, Nate Anderson published a report announcing the closure of Hindenburg Research (HR) the activity short selling firm he founded in 2017. Anderson gave no specific reason when he announced the closure of HR the activist short selling firm Short selling firms continue to decline based on public information HR rose to […]
On 27 January 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table A new takeover offer period has commenced for Howkingtech International Holding Limited (stock code: 2440) from 24 January 2025 A new takeover offer period has commenced for China ZhengTong Auto Services Holdings Limited (stock code: 1728) from 26 January 2025
On 20 January 2025, DEN FSA consulted on draft executive order on takeover bids. Order previously subject to consultation from 8 January 2024 to 20 February 2024. Amended draft incorporates further changes due to the adoption of the Omnibus Directive and the EU reg on European points of single contact (ESAP). Publication of order postponed […]