On 15 June 2022, EU ESMA issued an updated version of its practical guide to the national rules on notifications of major shareholdings under the Transparency Directive. New version of practical guide incorporates changes to information relating to Iceland.
On 14 June 2022, SEC charged Weiss IA firm with short selling violations. SEC reported that it charged Weiss Asset Management with short selling violations. IA firm agreed to pay about $6.mn to settle charges it violated federal securities laws when it unlawfully purchased stocks in 7 public offerings after selling same stock short. Alleged […]
U.S. SEC Fines $6.9M for Short Selling Violations
On 17 June 2022, AbuDExc issued rules on Abu Dhabi National Hotel shares. AbuDExc detailed changes on the substantial shareholding limit for non-UAE nationals for Abu Dhabi National Hotels PJSC shares, that comes into full effect from 20 June 2022. From that date there is no maximum limit for non-UAE nationals, whether natural or legal […]
On 13 June 2022, UK TO Panel confirmed publication of the revised takeover code. Reflects amendments made by Instruments 2022/1 (limitation on length of service of Panel members), 2022/2 (miscellaneous code amendments), 2022/3 (document charges), and 2022/4 (removal of restriction on anonymous order book dealings). Consequential amendments made to practice statements 19, 20, 24, 28 […]
On 9 June 2022, SWE FI started publication of aggregate short positions. SWE FI started continuous publication of aggregate short positions above 0.01%. Follows SWE FI December 2021 issued notice on disclosing short positions. Overview New summary in short selling register contains all outstanding short-term positions reported and are in accordance with SSR rules. All […]