Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeover Table
On 13 July 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for Man Shun Group (Holdings) Limited (stock code: 01746) from 10 July 2026
The Argument: Short Selling is Good for the Market
Indian regulator SEBI has kept short sellers on a pretty short leash. However, according to a recent report, SEBI may finally be loosening its short selling rules. SEBI is considering doubling the number of stocks eligible for short selling through the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) mechanism; while also lowering collateral requirements; Currently only about 176 […]
U.K. – FCA Updates Short Selling Information
On 7 July 2026, the UK FCA updated its short selling information page to reflect the new short selling regime that takes effect 13 July. Until 13 July, the existing rules apply, which includes the list of exempt shares which determines the scope of position reporting and covering requirements, and the current public disclosure of […]
Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeovers Table
On 6 July 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Metaspacex Limited (Stock code: 01796) closed on 3 July 2026.
Turkey – BIST Lifts Short Selling Ban
On 29 June 2026, the BIST announced the ban on short selling in the equity market has been lifted. temporary market restrictions were introduced due to the Iran war; the bourse said the measures imposed by the Capital Markets Board (SPK) in early March expired on Friday; the bourse reinstated the previous pre-ban regime, permitting short […]
Hong Kong – SFC Publish Major Shareholding Announcement
On 25 June 2026, the SFC issued a substantial shareholding notice n Transtech Optelecom Science Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 09963).