U.S. – Hedge Funds Rebuild Short Positions

On 13 November 2026, Hedgeweek reported that hedge funds are rebuilding short positions in rate-sensitive stocks as inflation concerns return. increasing short positions in US equities vulnerable to higher interest rates and weaker consumer demand; BoA’s short analytics team identified renewed selling pressure in heavily shorted small-cap stocks; shift follows stronger-than-expected US inflation data; reinforcing […]

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Taiwan – FSC Tightens Short Selling

On 9 November 2026, the Taiwan FSC tightened short selling rules due to market volatility. Background: Effective 9 November 2026, the number of intraday lending and selling orders will be reduced from 30% to 3% of the average daily trading volume of the previous 30 business days; for more details see the announcement (in Chinese).

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Australia – Takeovers Panel has Updated Information

On 6 November 2026, the Takeovers Panel issued updated information for takeovers in process. final orders (Annexure A) in relation to an application dated 25 August 2026 by Mr Jeremy Raper in relation to the affairs of Canyon Resources Limited (see TP26/058).

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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.

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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; […]

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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.

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