On 23 September 2023, TAI Justice issued rules on declaration by insiders. TAI FSC, TAI Justice stipulated article 22-2, 25 and 26 of Securities and exchange act. Declaration Requirements Stipulate declaration requirements for insider of a publicly issued company who holds over 10% of company’s shares and transfers or acquires the shares under a trust. […]
On 22 September 2023, SEC settled charges against B/D for Reg SHO (short selling) violations. SEC settled charges against Citadel Securities for millions of violations of Reg SHO. Reg SHO is regulatory framework designed to prevent abusive short selling practices. Allegations For five years, Citadel incorrectly marked millions of orders, inaccurately denoting certain short sales […]
On 21 September 2023, HK SFC published consultation conclusions, adopted all proposals. Changes include revising the definitions of important terms, streamlining takeover processes to enhance efficiency and introducing green initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint. Amended codes will be gazetted on 29 September 2023 and then take effect immediately. Background: HK SFC proposed amendments to […]
On 19 September 2023, FIN GVT discussed adding substantial shareholding to public register. FIN GVT requested responses on report investigating whether information of registered shareholders of listed companies could be made available in the public register. Background Report was based on the program of the previous government and the action program for the fight against […]
On 21 September 2023, aosphere’s Rulefinder solution alerted to new temporary short selling bans in S Korea issuers. Effective: Short selling bans are in effect for said issuers for one trading day on 22 September.
On 19 September 2023, AST GVT opened review re continuous disclosure regime. AST GVT opened a review of the 2021 amendments to continuous disclosure regime, as is required pursuant to ASTCA s 1683B, and published related Terms of reference. It said this review is required to be conducted from 14 August 2023 and must be […]