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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Australia – Reduction in Substantial Shareholding by First Sentier
On 13 February 2025, First Sentier Investors reduced its substantial shareholding in Capricorn Metals Ltd. Capricorn says this may impact the company’s shareholder structure potentially influencing future voting outcomes and strategic decisions
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Switzerland – GVT CHF 10.6 mn Insider Charge Re: Takeover
On 11 February 2025, SWI GVT indicted a Swiss national for insider trading. SWI GVT Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed indictment with Federal Criminal Court against a Swiss national for insider trading with illicit profit of CHF 10.6 million. Defendant is accused of having exploited confidential and price-influencing information concerning current/planned acquisitions in…
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