On 27 February 2026, SEC adopted rule on holding foreign insiders accountable. SEC adopted final amendments to its rules and forms to reflect the disclosure requirements of recently enacted Holding foreign insiders accountable act (HFIA Act). Also published fact sheet on final rule, Chairman Atkins and Uyeda statements. Follows Senate enactment of S.1071, which included…
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Egypt – FRA Issued Rules on Securities Lending Operations
On 24 February 2026, EGY FRA issued rules on securities lending operations EGY FRA issued Resolution 365 of 2026 regulating securities lending operations for the purpose of short selling. Overview Establishes a comprehensive framework governing centralized securities lending through Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR). Defines key participants, borrowing client, lending client, brokerage…
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Canada – CIRO 2026 Dealer Compliance Report Re: Short Selling
On 17 February 2026, CIRO published annual report on compliance for dealers. CIRO issued the CIRO Compliance Report for 2026: Helping Dealers with Compliance. Follows January 2025 CIRO release of annual compliance report for 2025. Report highlights the key issues and challenges that CIRO-regulated dealers should prioritize to strengthen investor protection and support robust market…
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Hong Kong – SFC Fines for Short Selling Violation Related to Pump and Dump Scheme
On 9 February 2026, HK SFC convicted masterminds for securities fraud re listed firms. HK SFC sentenced Mr. Li King Hong and Mr. Lam Hin Fai to up to 24 months jail, in a securities fraud case involving the shares of four Hong Kong-listed companies. Their spouses, Ms. Chan Ngai See and Ms. Betty Hui…
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Australia – ASIC ETF Short Selling Relief Extension
On 2 February 2026, AST ASIC amended instrument to extend exemptions. AST ASIC registered ASIC Corporations (Amendment) Instrument 2026/24, which amends the ASIC Corporations (Short Selling) Instrument 2018/745. AST ASIC also published explanatory statement regarding instrument 2026/24. This instrument is made under s 1020F(1) of Corporations Act 2001 (ASTCA). Follows AST GVT February 2023 registered…
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S Korea – FSS Corporate Disclosure Guidelines
On 30 January 2026, SK FSS updated the guidelines for corporate disclosure. SK FSS issued Practical guidelines for corporate disclosure updated in December 2025. Updates re Distribution Disclosure Guidelines reflect expanded disclosure obligations re executive appointment/re-appointment restrictions and scope of disclosure re contracts among shareholders. In addition, revision of the post-disclosure form for single sales/supply…
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