Hong Kong – SFC Updates Takeovers Table
On 6 November 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Fineland Living Services Group Limited (Stock Code: 09978) closed on 5 November 2026.
U. K. – Gov’t Issues Intervention Notice into Sky Takeover of ITV
On 3 November 2026, U.K. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has officially issued a Public Interest Intervention Notice (PIIN) to block or review Sky’s <$2.1 billion (£1.6 billion) takeover of ITV’s media and entertainment arm. citing concerns over news plurality, free expression of opinion, and the availability of a wide range of broadcasting and on-demand programming; […]
U.S. – SEC Remains Quiet on Short Selling Rule 13f-2
On 27 October 2026, the SEC conducted its October meeting, which, among other things, included Short Selling Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO on its Flex Agenda. The Rule is in NPRM status which means: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and has a date of October 2026 – which has come and gone without an issued statement.
Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeovers Table
On 30 October 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for SF Real Estate Investment Trust (stock code: 02191) from 29 October 2026; new offer period has commenced for B & S International Holdings Ltd. (stock code: 01705) from 29 October 2026; the name of an offeror has […]
Vietnam – Changes to Substantial Shareholding Submissions
On 26 October 2026, the State Securities Commission (SSC) announced the operation of the Reporting and Information Disclosure Portal for the submission of substantial shareholding disclosures. From 2 November 2026, foreign investors should no longer submit substantial shareholding notifications via FIMS. From 18:00 on October 30, 2026, the SSC will suspend the following systems to […]
Hong Kong – SFC Announces Major Shareholding Activity
On 26 October 2026, the SFC announced major shareholding changes to the following issuer: major shareholding update in New Gonow Recreational Vehicles Inc. (Stock Code: 00805)