On 11 November 2024 BRZ CVM issued rules to relax shareholding restrictions. BRZ CVM issued Resolution 220 to amend Resolution 135 by increasing limit that stock market participants can hold in the voting shares of entity managing stock exchange. Follows BRZ CVM June 2022 Res 135 re securities market operations. Overview The shareholding limit increase…
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U.S. – FIF Comment on 13f-2 Short Selling Report
On 8 November 2024, FIF submitted letter requesting extension for implementation of the 13f-2 short selling rule. Requests 6-month extension of implementation date, with such 6-month period to run from the date that the Commission publishes written FAQs in response to questions. Follows 5 November 2024 FIF submission of comment letter on draft technical specification.…
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Iceland – CB Short Selling Thresholds
On 8 November 2024, ICL CB reported regulation on short selling thresholds. ICL CB reported regulation (Reg 1235/2024) that changes threshold for reporting significant net short positions in equities that are admitted to trading on a venue. Follows EC July 2021, draft delegated act on notification threshold. Threshold Change Limit was 0.2%, but after change…
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Hong Kong – SFC Takeover Table Updated
On 12 November 2024, the SFC updated its Takeover table to reflect the following: takeover offer period closed for Shi Shi Services Limited (Stock Code: 8181) on 11 November 2024. Visit SFC Takeover Table
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Germany – BaFin Short Selling Notifications
On 7 November 2024, GE BaFin published updated version of FAQs relating to notification and publication requirements on short selling, as well as credit default swaps aspects. The FAQs have been provided on both German and English versions, with the updated elements and additional questions clearly being marked as updated on 1 November 2024. The…
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U.K. – Takeover Panel: Takeover Code Scope
On 6 November 2024, UK Takeover Panel following consultation issued response statement RS 2024/1, the individual responses received from the respondents to PCP 2024/1 and Instrument 2024/3, which makes the amendments to the Takeover Code set out in RS 2024/1. Amendments to the Takeover Code made by Instrument 2024/3 will take effect 3 February 2025.…
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