On 28 October 2025, UK FCA issued consultation on new short selling regime. FCA issued consultation seeking views on proposals for a new short selling regime. Proposals aim to support growth by removing unnecessary barriers which might inhibit or discourage short selling while retaining sufficient visibility and controls over short selling to manage any risks…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeover Table
On 30 October 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Perfect Group International Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 03326) closed on 30 October 2025; and offeror in ANE (Cayman) Inc. (stock code:09956) has been changed to Celestia BidCo Limited and Celestia TopCo Limited has been added as relevant securities.
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U. K. – Market Bulletin RE: Short Selling
On 23 October 2025, UK FCA published Primary Market Bulletin 59. Results of review of delayed disclosure of inside information; adoption of cryptoasset treasury strategies by listed companies; review of UK Short Selling Regime. And upcoming changes which aim to enhance the National Storage Mechanism (NSM). Review of Delayed Disclosure of Inside Information FCA reviewed…
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Australia – ASX Shareholder Approval Requirements Re: Takeovers
On 20 October 2025, ASX opened consultation on shareholder approval requirements for dilutive acquisitions and changes in admission status for dual listed entities. Consultation paper is titled Shareholder approval of dilutive acquisitions and changes in admission status: public consultation on shareholder approval requirements under the ASX listing rules. Consultation focuses on four main areas: share…
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U.K. – FCA Revised Short Selling Sterling Rate
On 2 October 2025, UK FCA revised short selling sterling rate on guidance page. FCA updated its short selling guidance page to update sterling price for calculation. Follows UK FCA October 2024 updated short selling sterling rate. Background UK Short Selling Regulation (UK SSR) gives FCA powers to prohibit or restrict short selling, limit transactions…
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Thailand – SET Listing, Disclosure Standards
On 17 October 2025, Thai SET proposed reviewing listing/disclosure standards. Thai SET, Thai TCH invited comments for review of listing criteria and disclosure requirements for mutual funds, real estate trusts, and infrastructure funds. Outline of Proposal Requires listed firms to disclose shareholder information when there is a change in shareholding as specified in an ordinary…
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