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Turkey – BIST Lifts Short Selling Ban

On 29 June 2026, the BIST announced the ban on short selling in the equity market has been lifted. temporary market restrictions were introduced due to the Iran war; the bourse said the measures imposed by the Capital Markets Board (SPK) in early March expired on Friday; the bourse reinstated the previous pre-ban regime, permitting short…
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Sweden – FSA Amendments to Major Shareholding

On  20 June 2026, the Sweden Financial Supervisory Authority published regulations amending the rules on the content and submission method of major shareholding notifications. Background Meets the EU established single access point for financial and sustainability-related information, ESAP; increasing transparency in the markets. Effective 10 July 2026
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U.K. – EasyJet Rejects Takeover Bid from Castlelake

On 22 June 2026, U.K.  based budget airline, EasyJet rejected a takeover offer worth £4.74bn from US investment firm Castlelake. Background: EasyJet rejects "on the cheap" offer; Castlelake said it had made three takeover approaches to the airline this month; Castelake has now made details of its latest offer public to allow shareholders to assess…
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