On 25 May 2026, PAK CB issued requirements for authorized dealers. PAK CB required authorized dealers (ADs) to report monthly designation, share registration, dividend, and disinvestment transactions through prescribed data file structures via the Data Acquisition Portal. Reports must be submitted by the 5th working day of the following month. The requirements aim to streamline…
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Bangladesh – SEC Amended Notification on Minimum Shareholding
On 13 May 2026, BNG SEC amended notification re minimum shareholding. BNG SEC amended Notification no. BSEC/CMRRCD/2009-193/217/Admin/90 dated 21 May 2019, concerning minimum shareholding conditions for listed company directors. Amendment adds a proviso after condition no. 3 in the 21 May 2019 circular. Condition No. 3 Condition no. 3 states: if the sponsors and directors…
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Hong Kong – Issued Substantial Shareholding Notice
On 27 May 2026, the SFC issued a substantial shareholding notice in Guanze Medical Information Industry (Holding) Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 02427).
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Canada – CSA, Issuer, Takeover Bids Disclosure
On 14 May 2026, CSA proposed amendments on bid disclosure, ownership. CSA proposed amendments to introduce a new issuer bid exemption, enhance takeover bid disclosures, and beneficial ownership reporting regimes. Proposed Amendments Proposed amendments introduce a new issuer bid exemption to allow selective repurchases by an issuer of securities of its own issue, subject to…
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U.S. – FINRA Short Selling Reporting Reforms
On 18 May 2026, SEC published proposal in the federal register, comments 8 June 2026. Background: Proposed Rule Propose to increase frequency, granularity of short selling information being reported. Require monthly report of daily allocations of Reg SHO Rule 204 fail to deliver positions Short Selling Reporting Weekly reporting instead of twice monthly with submissions…
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Thailand – SET Proposed Development of Bond Connect Platform
On May 13, Thai SET proposed development of Bond Connect Platform. Thai SET consulted on bond trading arrangements and proposed development of the Bond Connect Platform as a central infrastructure for the debt securities market. The initial objective is to elevate government savings bonds from savings assets to greater liquidity, transparency, and broader use in…
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