On 31 October 2019, HK SFC issued fine regarding short selling, cross trades. China Rise Securities Asset Management Company Ltd (China Rise) reprimanded, fined $6.3mn for regulatory breaches, internal control failures re short selling, cross trades. Allegations CEO placed 199 illegal short selling orders on listed securities for his personal account and a client’s discretionary […]
On 28 October 2019, CHI SAFE director spoke at Bund Summit 2019. Deputy director Lu Lei said CHI SAFE would promote the opening of capital projects and construction of forex market, encouraging foreign investment in the STAR market. Opening Up Said that China’s current strategic trend is to promote a higher level of opening up. […]
On 29 October 2019 SWE FI published Odey Asset Management LLP decision. SWE FI decision dated 24 October 2019 that Odey will pay a special fee of SEK 13,100. Relates to notification that a short net position in shares in JM AB had reached relevant thresholds for publication, failure to notify within the time limit […]
On 27 October 2019, SZSE revised industry information disclosure guidelines. SZSE revised and issued 18 industry information disclosure guidelines as part of implementing the “disclosure-oriented” regulatory concept in the capital market. In formulating guidelines, SZSE consulted and received feedback from hundreds of companies, held forums and face-to-face discussions to gather market consensus. Also assessed the […]
On 30 September 2019, Thai SEC updated on conditions for a tender offer. Regarding rules, conditions and procedures for securities acquisition for a takeover. Adds to the third paragraph of clause 11 of the notification of the capital market regarding rules, conditions and procedures for the acquisition of securities May, 2011. Clause 11 states that […]
On 18 October 2019 SK FSC tightened regulation on short-selling violation. FSC introduced measure to strengthen regulations on violation of short-selling rules. Revisions The proposed revision establishes a new standard to impose penalties for illegal short-selling activities, raising the current imposition ratio by 5 to 15 percentage points. The government also established a regulatory basis […]