On 4 February 2025, the FSS published a notice (Korean) on the revisions to the short-selling rules. includes the new rules on internal short-selling controls market participants can submit their view on these changes the measures have been introduced to detect and prevent illegal short-selling short selling ban expected to be lifted by the end…
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Hong Kong – SFC Takeover Table Updated
On 4 February 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table The takeover offer period for VCREDIT Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 2003) closed on 3 February 2025.
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Global: Activist Short Selling Review
On 30 January 2025, Hindenburg Research announced the closing of its doors and with that, the field of activist short selling just got a whole lot smaller. Hindenburg's Nate Anderson cited "intensity and focus" as part of the reason for shuttering Hindenburg. Some of the activist short sellers left: Muddy Waters, Quintessential, Gotham City, ShadowFall,…
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U.S. – DOJ Blocks Juniper Networks $14B Takeover by HP
On 30 January, the DOJ issued a complaint to block the takeover of Juniper Networks by HP Enterprises. HPE and Juniper are the second- and third- largest providers, respectively proposed transaction would eliminate fierce head-to-head competition between the companies, raise prices, reduce innovation, diminish choice for scores of American businesses and institutions, in violation of…
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U.K. – Parliament Published Letter Re: Short Selling Regulations
On 16 January 2025, UKP published letter deposited in the House of Lords from Financial Secretary to the Treasury to Baroness Bowles responding to request for information. Following grouped debate on the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2024, Short Selling Regulations 2024, Financial Services and Markets Act 2000…
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Singapore – MAS Revised FAQs Re: Shareholding
On 28 January 2025, SIN MAS revised FAQs on licensing of fund management companies. Removes specific thresholds (e.g., 20% shareholding or voting power) for determining effective control, and provides a direct URL to the application form.
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