On 13 January 2026, CIRO published an annotated, unofficial UMIR version. CIRO published an annotated version of the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR). Annotated version is current through 13 January 2026, is not the official version of UMIR. Official version comprised of Schedule A.1 to Transition Rule No. 1, on CIRO website. Topics Covered Definitions,…
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Poland – FSA Public Company Substantial Shareholding
On 14 January 2026, POL FSA issued position on share transaction obligations. POL FSA issued position on performance of obligations related to transactions in significant blocks of shares in public companies for the parties to the agreement. Main Points The position covers the interpretation of the provisions of the Act on Public Offering on the…
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Thailand – SEC Issues Consultation on Short Selling Rules
On 12 January 2026, Thai SEC issued proposal re short selling and SBL. Thai SEC consulted on proposed revisions to requirements for short selling and securities borrowing and lending (SBL) services provided by securities companies. Follows Thai SEC August 2025 proposed rules on margin lending and derivatives. Outline of Proposal The proposed revisions include clearly…
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Hong Kong – SFC Publishes Substantial Shareholding Announcement
On 13 January 2026, the SFC announced substantial shareholding in the following: in Aceso Life Science Group Limited (Stock Code: 00474)
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Hong Kong – SFC Updates Takeover Table
On 12 January 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for LFG Investment Holdings Limited (stock code: 03938) from 9 January 2026.
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Taiwan – TPEX, Margin, Short Selling Operations
On 30 December 2025, TAI EXC amended Operating rules for securities firms handling margin purchases and short sales of securities, and issued explanatory note. In addition, TAI EXC amended the Contract for the handling by a securities firm of margin purchases and short selling in securities trading, and issued explanatory note. The amendments include introducing…
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