On 24 March 2026, SK FSS fined Zenith for violating major shareholding reporting obligations. SK FSS imposed penalty of KRW 547.2 million to Zenith Investment Advisory Co., Ltd. (Zenith) for multiple violations of disclosure and reporting obligations. Violations Zenith failed to disclose and report 28 cases of executive appointments or dismissals that occurred from Mar.…
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Canada – CIRO Fully Paid Securities Lending Rules / Short Selling
On 26 March 2026, CIRO issued guidance on fully paid securities lending. CIRO published guidance re Dealer Members’ practice of borrowing fully paid, excess margin securities from retail clients; in compliance with CIRO Rule 4600 Part B.2. Follows Feb. 15, 2026, CIRO proposed fully paid securities lending guidance. Fully Paid Securities Guidance Part B.2. of…
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Hong Kong – SFC Issues Takeovers Bulletin No. 76
On 31 March 2026, the SFC released Takeovers Bulletin Issue no. 76 Highlights include: Engagement of suitable professional advisers Settlement agreement in relation to certain dealings in Giordano shares Changes to takeovers related committees Quarterly update on activities of Takeovers Team
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Germany – BaFin Supervisory Notice Re: Interpretations of Takeover Act
On 20 March 2026, GE BaFin issued supervisory notice re C-864/24 EU ruling. GE BaFin issued Supervisory Notice 02/2026 re impact of ECJ ruling of 12 February 2026. Case C-864/24 dealt with interpretation of S34 of Securities Trading Act (WpHG) and S30 of Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (WpUG). Overview The supervisory notice provides guidance…
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Hong Kong – SFC Update Takeover Table
On 26 March 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period has commenced for Hing Lee (HK) Holdings Limited (stock code: 00396) from 26 March 2026.
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Hong Kong – SFC Seeks Criminal Prosecution in Short Selling Case
On 20 March 2026, HK SFC announced that an application by the Department of Justice to transfer the securities fraud case to the District Court for criminal proceedings was granted. This marks the first time in which a criminal prosecution for securities fraud involving illegal short selling will be held in the District Court. Bail…
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