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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S Korea – KRX Short Selling Compliance Monitoring
On 29 January 2026, KRX revised the detailed regulations, effective from 29 January 2026. The deadline for members to report the inspection results of transactions subject to short selling violation review will be revised to the 10th trading day of the month following the end of the quarter in which the relevant transaction occurred.
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S Korea – KRX Short Selling Balance Reporting
On 28 January 2026, KRX revised KOSPI, KOSDAQ, KONEX markets regulations. KRX published the revised KOSPI market business regulations, KOSDAQ market business regulations, as well as KONEX market business regulations. These revisions follow SK GVT's efforts to promote inclusion in the MSCI advanced markets index and will be reflected in the Market surveillance regulations. Follows…
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U.S. – SEC Consultation Re: Short Selling
On 23 January 2026, the SEC published a consultation seeking comments by 24 March 2026 on the existing information collection requirements under Rule 201 and Rule 200(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the “short exempt” order marking requirement. Feedback is requested on whether the information collection is necessary for its regulatory functions,…
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Canada – CIRO Universal Market Integrity Rules Re: Short Selling
On 13 January 2026, CIRO published an annotated, unofficial UMIR version. CIRO published an annotated version of the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR). Annotated version is current through 13 January 2026, is not the official version of UMIR. Official version comprised of Schedule A.1 to Transition Rule No. 1, on CIRO website. Topics Covered Definitions,…
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Thailand – SEC Issues Consultation on Short Selling Rules
On 12 January 2026, Thai SEC issued proposal re short selling and SBL. Thai SEC consulted on proposed revisions to requirements for short selling and securities borrowing and lending (SBL) services provided by securities companies. Follows Thai SEC August 2025 proposed rules on margin lending and derivatives. Outline of Proposal The proposed revisions include clearly…
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