On 12 June 2025, TAI EXC amended rules governing early warnings. TAI EXC revised Rules governing early warnings for overall operational risk of securities firms, in order to refine early-warning indicators for securities firms. Revisions Definitions, terminology are updated for consistency and to reflect growing complexity. Unrestricted loans, all client financing are consolidated to assess…
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Taiwan – FSC Short Selling and Stock Lending
On 19 June 2025, TAI FSC stipulated exemptions for short selling prohibitions. TAI FSC, TAI Justice issued orders under article 32 of Regulations governing securities firms, article 10 of Regulations governing securities borrowing and lending (short selling) by securities firms, and article 38 of Regulations governing securities finance enterprises. Follows TAI FSC November 2023 issued…
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Brazil – CVM Postpones Changes to Takeover, Shareholding
On 18 June 2025, BRZ CVM published Resolution 230, to postpone effective date until 1 October 2025. Resolution 216 covers specific changes to harmonize rules with Resolution 215. Resolution 215 set new regulatory regime for the OPA, replacing Resolution 85. These Resolutions are a result of Public Hearing 05/23, re public share acquisition. The main…
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Indonesia – Electronic Submission of Substantial Shareholding Reports
On 5 June 2025, IDN FSA issued circular regarding the electronic submission of substantial shareholding reports and share pledging activity reports for public companies. Establishes electronic system requirements for submission, publication of substantial shareholding ownership reports as well as share pledging activity reports for public companies. The circular covers mandatory electronic reporting parties, reporting requirements…
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Germany – BaFin Sets Fine for Substantial Shareholding , Voting Rights Notification Failure
On 13 June 2025, GE BaFin issued €600,000 voting right notification fine. GE BaFin announced it had imposed two fines totalling €600,000 on Innovestica Holdings Inc., in a decision dated 6 June 2024, for voting rights notification violations. The obligation to notify voting rights serves to promotes capital market transparency and strengthens investor confidence in…
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Sweden – FI Nordnet Bank Short Selling Fine
On 13 June 2025, SWE Courts announced Administrative Court upheld SWE FI decision to issue reprimand to Nordnet Bank AB, as well as imposition of SEK 100mn penalty. It found Nordnet's intraday shorting service has not met regulatory requirements. Nordnet has shortcomings in internal guidelines and procedures, risk management and risk assessment, and in its…
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