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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S Korea – National Assembly Petitioned to Suspend Short Selling
On 29 July 2026, the National Assembly of S Korea issued a petition to suspend short selling for 6 months. 6,000 signatures have signed a petition to ban short selling for 6 months; petitioner argues that structural inequality is a core problem; data showing foreign investors accounted for 66.8% of KOSDAQ short selling transaction value…
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Chile – Revokes Short Selling Uptick Rule
On 20 July 2026, the Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago, revoked the short selling uptick rule. this change appears in the updated handbook; trading frequency of a security will be added to the SSE Board's consideration in determining eligbility for short selling.
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Australia – Takeover Panel Update for Zenith Minerals
On 24 July 2026, The Panel has received an takeover application from Harvest Lane Asset Management Pty Ltd in relation to the affairs of Zenith Minerals Limited (Zenith). Background Zenith is currently the subject of a recommended off‑market takeover bid by Forrestania Resources Limited (Forrestania). On 9 June 2026, Zenith announced a recommended takeover with…
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U.S. – Short Selling on Rise Even in Robust Market
As reported by Investing.com, short selling in US stocks has climbed to record levels even as markets have posted gains, with the S&P 500 rising 18% since late March. However, according to S3 Partners data, investors currently hold roughly twice as much in long positions compared to short positions.
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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeovers Table
On 20 July 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for World-Link Logistics (Asia) Holding Limited (stock code: 06083) from 17 July 2026; new offer period has commenced for Get Nice Holdings Limited (stock code:00064) from 17 July 2026.
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