On 11 March 2024, it was reported by the FT that due to changes made by SEBI in response to last year's short selling activity in Adani that several hedge funds have scaled back their investment in the country. Background New rules require large foreign investors — including hedge funds — betting on Indian stocks…
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UAE – DC Securities Lending, Borrowing / Takeovers
On 8 March 2024, UAE DC issued securities lending and borrowing rules (takeovers) version 2.2. The rules cover general provisions, lending agents, obligations of lending agents, lender and borrower representatives, securities lending and borrowing (takeovers) agreements. As well as collateral, central clearing procedure, fees and commission and penalties.
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U.S. – AIMA Challenges SEC Short Sales Rule
On 6 March 2024, AIMA filed amicus brief in case challenging SEC rules. AIMA jointly with National Association of Private Fund Managers (NAPFM) and MFA filed brief challenging the SEC's securities lending and short position reporting rules. Follows 3 November 2023 SEC securities lending final rule and SEC short position final rule both became effective…
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Thailand – SET Afternoon Trading Disclosure
On 5 March 2024, Thai SET issued rules on period for disclosing information. Thai SET revised time for disclosing information, following extended afternoon trading. Revisions Period for disclosure during intermission will be 12.30-13.00, instead of 12.30-13.30. This will enable investors to receive sufficient information for their decision making. A listed company shall disclose information without…
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S Korea – FSC, FSS Shore Up M&A Disclosure
On 4 March 2024, SK FSC, SK FSS proposed revisions re corporate mergers. SK FSC and SK FSS proposed revisions to Enforcement decree of capital markets act. Also Regulations on issuance and disclosure of securities, to protect rights of general shareholders in the M&A process, improve global consistency of the merger system. Follows February 2024…
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Taiwan – FSC SITCA Major Shareholders Platform
On 1 March 2024, TAI Trust informed members that TAI FSC encouraged the use of responsible person and major shareholder information inquiry platform of TAI DCC.
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