On 29 January 2026, KRX revised the detailed regulations, effective from 29 January 2026. The deadline for members to report the inspection results of transactions subject to short selling violation review will be revised to the 10th trading day of the month following the end of the quarter in which the relevant transaction occurred.
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S Korea – KRX Short Selling Balance Reporting
On 28 January 2026, KRX revised KOSPI, KOSDAQ, KONEX markets regulations. KRX published the revised KOSPI market business regulations, KOSDAQ market business regulations, as well as KONEX market business regulations. These revisions follow SK GVT's efforts to promote inclusion in the MSCI advanced markets index and will be reflected in the Market surveillance regulations. Follows…
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U.S. – SEC Consultation Re: Short Selling
On 23 January 2026, the SEC published a consultation seeking comments by 24 March 2026 on the existing information collection requirements under Rule 201 and Rule 200(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the “short exempt” order marking requirement. Feedback is requested on whether the information collection is necessary for its regulatory functions,…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeover Table
On 26 January 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Hang Seng Bank Limited (Stock Code: 00011) closed on 26 January 2026. offer period for Hengdeli Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 03389) closed on 23 January 2026. new offer period has commenced for Skymission Group Holdings Limited (stock code: 01429) from 23 January 2026. new offer…
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Canada – CIRO Universal Market Integrity Rules Re: Short Selling
On 13 January 2026, CIRO published an annotated, unofficial UMIR version. CIRO published an annotated version of the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR). Annotated version is current through 13 January 2026, is not the official version of UMIR. Official version comprised of Schedule A.1 to Transition Rule No. 1, on CIRO website. Topics Covered Definitions,…
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Poland – FSA Public Company Substantial Shareholding
On 14 January 2026, POL FSA issued position on share transaction obligations. POL FSA issued position on performance of obligations related to transactions in significant blocks of shares in public companies for the parties to the agreement. Main Points The position covers the interpretation of the provisions of the Act on Public Offering on the…
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