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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeovers Table

On 15 June 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for ENN Energy Holdings Limited (Stock code: 02688) closed on 12 June 2026; offer period for Asia Grocery Distribution Limited (Stock code: 08413) closed on 11 June 2026.
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Italy – Consob Bulletin on Substantial Shareholding Form 120 and SHINE Portal

On 8 June 2026, Consob issued its Form 120 (TR-1) substantial shareholding form in English and provided additional information for filing through the SHINE portal. Information contained in the Bulletin includes: An English translation of the new Form 120 (TR-1) Updated information on how to access the SHINE portal Updated contact information for queries relating…
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U.K. – FCA Publishes Instrument to Address Short Selling Rules

On 8 June 2026, the FCA released an instrument relating to Short Selling Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/29). Specific to short selling: regulation 5 (FCA rules relating to short selling of admitted shares and related transactions); and regulation 6 (FCA rules requiring notification of a significant net short position in the issued share capital of a…
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U.S. – SEC Seeks Comments on FINRA Proposed Changes to Short Selling Report

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comments on a proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 4560 (Short Interest Reporting) and adopt FINRA Rule 4321 (Allocations of Fail to Deliver Positions). FINRA is proposing to require members to submit short interest reports on a weekly rather than a bi-monthly basis, and reduce the…
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