On 5 September 2025, MLT FSA issued circular on chapters 5 and 11 of CMRs. MLT FSA Circular on chapters 5 and 11 of Capital Markets Rules re partial transposition requirements of European Single Access Point package, takeover bid definition change. Follows ESAs January 2024 proposals for use of EU Single Access Point. Overview Circular…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updates Substantial Shareholding Notices
On 12 September 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover table for the following: new offer period has commenced for Evergrande Property Services Group Limited (stock code: 6666) from 11 September 2025.
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Hong Kong – SFC Updates Notices for Substantial Shareholding
On 10 September 2025, the SFC announced a substantial shareholding notification in the following: Zhong An Intelligent Living Service Limited (Stock Code: 02271)
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U.S. – SEC Chairman Atkins Issue Statement on 13f-2 Short Selling Rule
On 5 September 2025, the SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins issued a statement in response to the Fifth Circuit Court's decision issued in August on the 13f-2 short selling and securities lending rules. Background The Court did not vacate the rules; The Court held that the SEC had not properly considered their cumulative economic impact; and…
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Hong Kong – SFC Announced New Substantial Shareholding in Issuer
On 3 September 2025, the SFC announced a substantial shareholding in the following: Walnut Capital Limited (Stock Code: 00905)
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Pakistan – SEC Shareholding Change Reporting
On 20 August 2025, PAK SEC issued proposal re substantial shareholding reporting. PAK SEC proposed amendments to Companies regulations 2024 re shareholding change reporting requirements. Follows PAK SEC March 2024 issued circular re filing return with the registrar. Overview of Draft Amendments Non-listed companies must report substantial shareholding, membership, or voting rights changes exceeding 25%…
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