Egypt – Enacts Hedge Fund Regulation Re: Short Selling

On 19 August 2026, the Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) published regulations governing investment strategies including short selling. first regulation governing the lending and short selling of securities; FRA will designate the securities available for lending; funds will require a minimum cash collateral of 50% of the total market value of the securities; no more […]

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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeover Table

On 10 August 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (stock code: 01788) from 7 August 2026.

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France – Expansion of FDI 10% Threshold

On 30 July 2026, the French government expanded the requirement for prior authorization of foreign direct investment (FDI) to include French companies that trade on certain non-EU regulated markets. acquiring 10% or more of the voting rights pertains to French companies considered to be within Sensitive Industries sector pertains to these non-EU markets: London Stock […]

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U.S. – SEC Plans to Revisit 13f2 Short Selling Rule

The SEC has added to its October Agenda the proposals for amendments to 13f-2 and Form SHO. Background: Short Selling rule 13f-2 and Form SHO were delayed by the SEC as a result of the Fifth Circuit Court. Current effective date is 2 January 2028.

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Australia – ASIC Issues Interim New Substantial Shareholding Form

On 30 July 2026, ASIC announced plans to change its substantial shareholding forms. new Substantial Holding Notice (SHN) form, consolidates three forms into one interest holders can meet their substantial holding obligations either by using the new SHN or one of three replacement forms that will take the place of Form 603, Form 604 and Form 605 ASIC is […]

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