On 17 November 2025, AUT GVT published AUT FMA Regulation 243 on the information a notifying party intending to acquire or increase a qualifying holding in certain market infrastructures must submit (MI-EKV); it shall enter into force on 1 January 2026. The Central Counterparty Ownership Control Regulation (ZG-EKV 247/2013, as amended by Reg 256/2017), expires…
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Taiwan – FSC Finalized Changes to Short Selling
On 14 November 2025, TAI FSC, TAI Justice finalized amendments to Standards governing eligibility of securities for margin purchase and short selling, effective immediately. Amendment Highlights The standards for margin purchase and short selling of OTC stocks will be relaxed to be consistent with listed stocks. Removing the requirements for years of establishment, paid-in capital,…
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Vietnam – MoF Considers Short Selling Options
On 11 November 2025, Bloomberg reported that Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is considering allowing regulated short selling as soon as next year. plan is part of broader effort to upgrade the country’s stock market from frontier to secondary emerging status. SSC and other agencies tasked with looking at securities borrowing, lending and controlled short selling.
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Hong Kong – SFC UPdated Takeover Table
On 14 November 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for WMCH Global Investment Limited (stock code: 08208) from 13 November 2025.
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Hong Kong – SFC Illegal Short Selling Prosecution
On 6 November 2025, HK SFC commenced proceedings in illegal short selling case. HK SFC commenced criminal proceedings against Mr. Chan Hoi Shing and Mr. Li Po Ching for a fraudulent scheme involving illegal short selling. Allegations The alleged conduct occurred between 27 May 2020 and 29 December 2020 across shares of 28 Hong Kong-listed…
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S Korea – KRX Short Selling Compliance Monitoring
On 5 November 2025, KRX proposed revising Detailed market surveillance regs. KRX proposed revisions to the Detailed regulations on market surveillance. Aims to revamp the short selling system, including the duty for members to monitor short selling activities and improve effectiveness of member compliance monitoring. Revisions eliminate the provision allowing the refund of membership penalties…
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