On 13 October 2023, following an open meeting, the SEC confirmed in a press release, the adoption of new rules to enhance short selling disclosures namely: Rule 13f-2 requiring institutional investment managers that meet certain reporting thresholds to report on Form SHO short positions and short activity data for equity securities. Certain of this data will…
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U.K. – Takeover Panel Launched Digital Version of Takeover Code
On 11 October 2023, UK Takeover Panel launched website for digital version of code. UK Takeover Panel launched digital version of Takeover code on a new dedicated website. Summary Functions include navigation between provisions, pop-up boxes for defined terms, tabs linking rules to related practice statements, pdf copy of code (amended 22 May 2023). Plus…
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U.S. SEC Adopts Short Selling Reporting Rule 13f-2
In a vote of 3-2, the SEC adopted new rule 13f-2 and related Form SHO to provide greater transparency of short selling data from which is in response to Section 929X, Read the full article.
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Rulefinder Alerts to New Temporary Short Selling Bans
On 15 October 2023, Rulefinder alerts reported new temporary short selling bans in S Korea issuers. Effective: Short selling bans will be effective for one trading day on 16 October 2023.
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Thailand – TCH Draft Regulations on Short Selling
On 6 October 2023, Thai TCH drafted short selling and trading securities rules. Thai TCH drafted regulations on short selling on the stock exchange and trading securities with cash to increase investment options and strengthen supervision. Follows Thai SET March 2020, issued adjusted short selling regulations. Increasing Investor Confidence Common stocks that are the reference…
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U.S. – SEC Adopts Changes to Major Shareholding Reporting
On 10 October 2023, the SEC issued confirmation that it is adopting amendments to the rules governing major shareholding reporting that had been proposed. The key changes from these amendments are: (a) reduction in the deadlines for disclosures of 13D and 13G Reports; (b) disclosure of cash settled securities; (c) clarification on the criteria for…
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