On May 13, Thai SET proposed development of Bond Connect Platform. Thai SET consulted on bond trading arrangements and proposed development of the Bond Connect Platform as a central infrastructure for the debt securities market. The initial objective is to elevate government savings bonds from savings assets to greater liquidity, transparency, and broader use in…
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Thailand – SET Investor Confidence Measures Re: Short Selling
On 13 May 2026, Thai SET proposed prescribed trading supervision measures. Thai SET consulted on current trading supervision measures to enhance investor confidence, covering measures to be added, revised, and cancelled. Follows Thai SEC October 2025 launched plan to revitalize capital market. New Measures Proposes reducing tick sizes for certain price bands to improve trading…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeover Table
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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