On 19 May 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for Riverine China Holdings Limited (stock code: 01417) from 18 May 2026; new offer period has commenced for Ju Teng International Holdings Limited (stock code: 03336) from 18 May 2026.
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Egypt – FRA Discussed the Development of Capital Market RE: Short Selling
On 8 May 2026, EGY FRA discussed the development of the capital market with Bloomberg Global Delegation. Summary During the discussions, the regulator explained that the new trading system developed by EGX together with Nasdaq will be activated. This will allow integrated trading of stocks, fixed income instruments, derivatives, and carbon certificates, which will raise…
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Thailand – SEC Proposed Amendments to Takeover Rules
On 11 May 2026, Thai SEC proposed second round of amendments to takeover rules. Further gaps and ambiguities were identified during a review, prompting additional proposed clarifications approved in-principle by the Capital Market Supervisory Board. Thai SEC proposes requiring a formal declaration (form 247-3) when a conditional public announcement of a takeover is made, to…
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U.K. – AIMA Publishes Guidance on U.K. Short Selling Regime
On 7 May 2026, AIMA published guidance on new UK short selling regime. AIMA published guidance note related to the UK's new short selling regime. Follows April 2026 UK FCA issued final clearer and simpler short selling rules. Short Selling Regime Practical guidance on new UK short selling regime, which takes effect on Jul. 13,…
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U.S. – FINRA Short Selling Reporting Reforms
On 1 May 2026, FINRA proposed to reform Reg SHO, fail-to-deliver reports. FINRA proposed amendments to improve usefulness of short selling information reported to/published by FINRA and improve oversight of compliance with Reg SHO. Adopt FINRA Rule 4321 (Allocations of fail to deliver positions); amend FINRA Rule 4560 (Short Selling reporting). Follows FINRA Regulatory Notice…
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Austria – MoJ ESAP Justice Act Re: Takeover Act
On 4 May 2026, AUT MoJ updated on federal act to implement EU law. AUT MoJ updated on bill to amend Commercial Code, Stock Corporation Act, Takeover Act (ESAP Justice Act or ESAP-JuG), issued explanatory notes and comparison texts. Follows December 2023 EU CNCL ESAP Reg 2023/2859 and Dir 2023/2864. Overview Draft ESAP-JuG, now under…
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