On 29 April 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table new offer period has commenced for Jinke Smart Services Group Co., Ltd (stock code: 9666) from 28 April 2025.
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Kuwait – CMA Amendment to Beneficial Ownership Rules
On 20 April 2025, KUW CMA called to comply with beneficial owner (shareholding) rules. KUW CMA issued Circular No. 11/2025 applying to Resolution No. 16/2025 amending Resolution 4/2023 on the procedures of identifying the identity of the beneficial owner.
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Taiwan – FSC Extends Short Selling Measures
On 19 April 2025, TAI FSC announced short selling measures will continue to be enforced. Given the ongoing uncertainty in global trade negotiations and geopolitical risks, TAI FSC will maintain these measures to uphold market stability and protect investors. In April 2025, TAI BAC issued measures to help firms affected by US tariffs: Announced measures:…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updates Takeover Table
On 23 April 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table offer period has commenced for UBA Investments Limited (stock code: 0768) from 23 April 2025.
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U.K. – FCA Exempted Shares List Re: Short Selling
On 15 April 2025, UK FCA updated guidance on notification and disclosure of net short positions to note Short Selling Regulations 2025 (StIn 2025/29) issued January 2025. Set out high level requirements for new UK short selling regime and give FCA powers to set out more detailed rules to complete, implement the new regime. FCA…
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S Korea – FSS Domestic Capital Market Briefing Re: Short Selling
On 15 April 2025, SK FSS held briefing session for global investment banks. SK FSS held a briefing session in Hong Kong for global investment banks and securities business association on the resumed short selling and capital market advancement. Will maintain short selling resumption policy, come up with policy to enable domestic affiliates of foreign…
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