On 22 January 2020, SFC stated its decision to commence related proceedings. HK SFC announced that it had decided to commence proceedings, for suspected market manipulation in the shares of China Ding Yi Feng Holdings Limited, against a number of individuals including one or more officers of China Ding Yi Feng. Follows HK SFC‘s 20 […]
On 21 January 2020, SK FSC stated the amended 5% rule would take effect 1 February 2020. The changes to the rule are in line with SK FSC’s 5 September 2019 proposal. Background Shareholding Reports Under the 5% rule, a person who holds 5% or more of the equity securities of a listed company or […]
On 2 January 2020, PHI SEC cleared CMIC guidelines on short selling. PHI SEC has cleared Capital Markets Integrity Corporation’s (CMIC) implementing guidelines on securities borrowing and lending (SBL) and short selling. Approved 17 December 2019 subject to adoption of certain amendments outlined by SEC. Implementation Guidelines Philippine Stock Exchange shall remain responsible for and […]
On 17 January 2020, SIN MAS issued fine for failure to disclose shareholdings. Imposed $200,000 civil penalty on Mr Lim Soon Fang for not disclosing changes in, and providing false information re. shareholding in Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments. This is the first civil penalty action by MAS for breaches of shareholding disclosure requirements since the civil […]
On 10 January 2020, SWE FI announced new login, authorization process. Key Points Reporting itself not affected and should continue to be done in same way as before. Legal persons to specify their news distributor in new solution using specified process. If no social security number or bank ID, must register with e-mail address […]
On 16 January 2020, Rulefinder reported temporary short selling bans in two jurisdictions which are effective today. Find out if you have disclosures obligations and get more information here.