S Korea – FSS Fines for Major Shareholding Failure

On 24 March 2026, SK FSS fined Zenith for violating major shareholding reporting obligations. SK FSS imposed penalty of KRW 547.2 million to Zenith Investment Advisory Co., Ltd. (Zenith) for multiple violations of disclosure and reporting obligations. Violations Zenith failed to disclose and report 28 cases of executive appointments or dismissals that occurred from Mar. […]

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Thailand – SEC Issues Major Shareholding Amendments

On 5 March 2026, Thai SEC issued press release regarding the amendments above. Thai SEC also published English version of the press release on the same day. Thai SEC reminded about the transitional period above, which ends 180 days from 4 March 2026 (i.e., Aug. 31, 2026). Background Existing approved major shareholding under the previous […]

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UK – FCA Bulletin Oversight Department for Shareholding and Short Selling Reporting

On 17 July 2025, UK FCA issued Primary Market Bulletin 56 on detection. UK FCA issued Primary Market Bulletin 56 focused on optimizing data and technology to strengthen detection capabilities in shareholding reporting, on Directors’ dealing cases. Follows UK FCA April 2025 issued Primary Market Bulletin 55 on changes. Detection Capabilities The integrity of the […]

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Japan – FSA Publish Amendments to Major Shareholding and Takeover Rules

On 4 July 2025, JPN FSA issued 350 public comments received and its responses wrt its major shareholding and takeover regimes. The FSA has published notice of the amendments to the major shareholdings and takeovers rules following a period of consultation. Re the tender offer (takeover) system, JPN FSA made further revisions to exclude share […]

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