On 8 August 2023, AST TO Panel revised guidance re deal protection, insiders. AST TO Panel issued revised Guidance note 7: deal protection (previously named Lock-up devices), revised Guidance note 19: insider participation in control transactions. This is the fifth issue as well as third issue of the guidance notes, respectively. Context AST TO Panel…
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U.K. – MFA Backs FCA’s Proposed Changes to Short Selling Regulation
On 7 August 2023, the Managed Funds Association (MFA) issued a letter in support of the FCA's proposed changes to its Short Selling Regulation (SSR) relating to sovereign debt and credit default swaps (CDS). Background: The MFA supports the UK Government’s proposal to eliminate: The cover requirement for short selling sovereign debt; The ban on…
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China – SZSE Data Disclosure Evaluation
On 4 August 2023, SZSE amended guidelines on evaluation of listed firms. SZSE amended SZSE guidelines for self-regulatory supervision of listed companies no. 11 and change name to evaluation of information disclosure of listed companies. Follows SZSE January 2022 issued self-regulatory guidelines for listed firms. Amendments Scope of evaluation includes the information disclosure and operation…
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Rulefinder Alerts to Temporary Short Selling Bans
On 7 August 2023, Rulefinder alerted subscribers to new temporary short selling bans in S Korea. Temporary short selling bans will be effective for 1 trading on 8 August 2023.
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Taiwan – FSC to Lower Substantial Shareholding Disclosure Threshold
On 1 August 2023, TAI FSC proposed revisions to lower substantial shareholding disclosure threshold. TAI FSC proposed to amend Regulations governing the declaration on acquisition of shares in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 43-1 of the Securities and exchange act, to comply with the revised Securities and exchange act articles 43-1 and 183. Follows…
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S Korea – FSS Asset Management Voting Guide
On 2 August 2023, SK FSS issued measures to promote the establishment of a public disclosure database on the exercise of voting rights, as interim discussion results. Measures include: standardizing disclosure forms of SK FIA and KRX by improving relevant standards, enabling the search on information of voting rights exercised by management companies under various…
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