The SEC’s transaction to EDGAR Next begins on 24 March, 2025. The EDGAR system is the platform via which all SEC filings are required to be made. EDGAR filers should prepare to comply with the improvements to filer access and account management. The new EDGAR Filer Management Dashboard will go live on 24 March 2025.…
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Saudi Arabia – MCI Actual Beneficiary Rules
On 24 February 2025, SAU MCI approved Actual Beneficiary rules by Ministerial Decision. Raise corporate transparency, build database to record, store beneficial owner data. Real beneficiary is natural person owning at least 25% of company’s capital, directly or indirectly, control at least 25% of total voting rights in company, directly or indirectly. Strengthened confidentiality of…
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Taiwan – FSC Investment-Linked Products Re: Short Selling
On 18 February 2025, TAI FSC amended directions re investment-type insurance. TAI FSC, TAI Justice amended para. 9 of Directions for disclosure requirements of investment-linked insurance, and para. 8 of Directions for the separate account custodian institutions and investment instruments of the investment-linked insurance. Disclosure Requirements Highlights Specifies the content of disclosure of investment risk…
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S Korea – Revises Market Business Rules RE: Short Selling
On 19 February 2025, KRX proposed revising KOSDAQ, KOSPI markets rules. KRX proposed revising Enforcement rules of KOSDAQ market business regulation and Enforcement rules of KOSPI market business regulation to prepare for ATS launch. Follows KRX December 2024 proposed rules concerning new types of orders. Also follows KRX December 2024 proposed new rules for securities…
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Hong Kong- SFC Takeover Table Updated
On 24 February 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table offer period for Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy Group Limited (Stock Code: 1250) closed on 18 February 2025.
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Germany – BaFin Updates Short Selling FAQs
On 17 February 2025, GE BaFin issued updated FAQ on exemption for market makers and primary dealers under art 17 EU Short Selling Regulation. Question 7: Updated wording of the question as to whether the exemption can be claimed earlier (i.e. before the 30 days) after the initial notification. Question 8: Updated guidance about follow-up…
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