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S Korea – Gov’t Approves Revised Short Selling Revised Rules

On 18 February 2025, the S Korean government approved the revision bill for the Enforcement Decree of the FSCMA, aimed at enhancing rules on short selling practices. The revision is aimed at enhancing rules on short selling practices and includes: Imposing a limit on institutional investors stock repayment period Introducing measures intended to prevent naked…
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Hong Kong – SFC Takeover Table Updated

On 17 February 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table new offer period commenced for Tam Jai International Co. Ltd (stock code: 2217) from 17 February 2025 offer period for Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited (Stock Code: 1833) closed on 17 February 2025
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Switzerland – GVT CHF 10.6 mn Insider Charge Re: Takeover

On 11 February 2025, SWI GVT indicted a Swiss national for insider trading. SWI GVT Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed indictment with Federal Criminal Court against a Swiss national for insider trading with illicit profit of CHF 10.6 million. Defendant is accused of having exploited confidential and price-influencing information concerning current/planned acquisitions in…
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Switzerland – SECO Insider Dealing Re: Takeovers

On 11 February 2025, SWI SECO said Attorney General Office filed charges. SWI SECO announced OAG indicted a Swiss citizen in Federal Criminal Court on charges of insider dealing in transactions worth over 10.6 millions of francs. Overview The indictment alleges that in 5 cases between 2018 to 2020, the accused exploited confidential and price…
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