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Indonesia – Electronic Submission of Substantial Shareholding Reports

On 5 June 2025, IDN FSA issued circular regarding the electronic submission of substantial shareholding reports and share pledging activity reports for public companies. Establishes electronic system requirements for submission, publication of substantial shareholding ownership reports as well as share pledging activity reports for public companies. The circular covers mandatory electronic reporting parties, reporting requirements…
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Sweden – FI Nordnet Bank Short Selling Fine

On 13 June 2025, SWE Courts announced Administrative Court upheld SWE FI decision to issue reprimand to Nordnet Bank AB, as well as imposition of SEK 100mn penalty. It found Nordnet's intraday shorting service has not met regulatory requirements. Nordnet has shortcomings in internal guidelines and procedures, risk management and risk assessment, and in its…
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Hedge Funds Return to Asia but Short Selling Increases in China

Global hedge funds posted their biggest jump in trading volumes across Asian markets in over five years last week. funds were buying and short selling, with bullish positions in Asia between June 6 and June 12 hitting their highest level in nearly a year; hedge funds bought equities in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and India;…
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Greece – Implements Foreign Direct Investment Screening for Shareholding

On 23 May 2025, the Greek Parliament passed its law on the implementation of the EU FDI Screening Regulation for shareholding. From 23 May, 2025, foreign direct investment into Greece is subject to mandatory pre-approval at certain thresholds in specified sensitive industry sectors. Passive investment by institutional investors meeting these thresholds are not exempt from…
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