On 24 March 2025, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced (English version) that permitted covered short sales in relation to all securities listed on the KRX will be resumed from 31 March 2025. General ban on short selling in Korea’s domestic markets expires on 30 March 2025. FSC also announced the designation scheme for ‘overheated…
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Switzerland – SECO Screen Foreign Investment RE:Takeovers
On 17 March 2025, SWI PRL said the Council of States approved a proposal to impose stricter controls on takeovers of Swiss companies by foreign investors by 16 votes. The National Council tightened the draft law last Sep., specifically, it decided at the time that the investment screening should also apply to non-governmental investors. Also,…
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Japan – FSA Tender Offer and Shareholding
On 14 March 2025, JPN FSA proposed an order re tender offer, shareholding. JPN FSA proposed a cabinet order and cabinet office ordinances pursuant to the Act amending the financial instruments and exchange act and Act on investment trusts. Including revisions to the tender offer and large shareholding reporting systems. On the same day, JPN…
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S Korea – FIA Practical Short Selling Process
On 13 March 2025, SK FIA issued the revised best practices as it pertains to short selling effective 13 March 2025.
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S Korea – FSS Follow-Up Short Selling Measures
On 13 March 2025, SK FSS issued the short selling regulations effective from 31 March 2025.
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S Korea – FSC Short Selling System Improved
On 13 March 2025, SK FSS, SK FIA, KRX issued e-brochure on short selling system improvements. Includes FAQs based on facts, mainly on the improvements to the short selling system, given related complaints and concerns that have not been objectively verified.
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