On 11 February 2025, SWI SECO said Attorney General Office filed charges. SWI SECO announced OAG indicted a Swiss citizen in Federal Criminal Court on charges of insider dealing in transactions worth over 10.6 millions of francs. Overview The indictment alleges that in 5 cases between 2018 to 2020, the accused exploited confidential and price…
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China – CSRC Takeover of Hehe Futures Co
On 8 February 2025, CHI CSRC said it imposed a fine of RMB 6.1mn on Hehe Futures Co Ltd (Hehe) and revoked the futures business license of Hehe on 5 February 2025. Hehe failed to perform its management responsibilities for its subsidiary Hehe Asset Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, resulting in a major risk event in…
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Hong Kong – SFC Takeover Table Updated
On 8 February 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table new offer period commenced for Enviro Energy International Holdings Limited (stock code:1102) from 6 February 2025.
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U.S. – SEC Delays Short Selling Rule 13f-2 Implementation
On 8 February 2025, the SEC announced that it would delay the implementation of short selling reporting rule 13f-2 for one year. SEC has granted a temporary exemption from compliance with Rule 13f-2 and filings delayed for one year and due instead by 17 February 2026 exemption from compliance will give filers more time to implement…
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U.S. – Substantial Shareholder, EMC Gets Honeywell to Split into 3
On 6 February 2025, Honeywell announced it would split into three independent, publicly traded companies. pressure from substantial shareholder Elliot Management Corporation will split the company's main divisions: Advanced Materials, Aerospace, and Automation. aim to enhance strategic focus and unlock shareholder value. expected to complete by end of 2025 or early 2026 helps Honeywell fit…
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Japan – FSA 4th Edition of Disclosure Guide Re: Shareholding
On 3 February 2025, JPN FSA issued the 4th edition of 2024 examples of good disclosure practices on corporate governance, shareholding based on 4th study group session's discussions. Additions concern overview of corporate governance, audit, and shareholding status.
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