On 5 September 2024, 2024, TAI EXC amended Operating rules for securities business money lending by securities firms; provisions related to the lending for new share subscriptions by employees and original shareholders are amended. Also revised Operating rules for securities firms handling margin purchases and short selling of securities, the amendments aim to address issues…
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Canada – IIAC’s Letter to CIRO on Proposed Short Selling Rule
On 3 September 2024, CAN IIAC sent letter to CIRO on proposed short selling rule. CAN IIAC sent letter to CIRO in anticipation of CIRO's intention to revise Proposed Amendments Respecting the Reasonable Expectation to Settle a Short Sale. Letter Overview Carefully considered the information provided by CIRO and request that the proposed short selling…
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S Korea – FSC Meeting on Risk Management
On 29 August 2024, SK FSC held a meeting on value-up, risk management. SK FSC held a meeting with SK FSS, SK FIA, 10 securities houses to discuss corporate value-up program, corporate finance, risk management, and investor protection. Corporate Value-Up Program SK FSC requested securities houses to lead the flow of funds for value-up companies,…
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Kuwait – CMA Amends Clearing Cos Regulations Re: Short Selling
On 26 August 2024, KUW CMA amended Kuwait clearing company regulations. KUW CMA issued resolution to amend the regulations of Kuwait Clearing Company regulating the lending and borrowing of securities to develop the capital markets. Overview Marks launching new type of investment instrument, in addition to central lending and borrowing service currently provided via lending…
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S Korea – FIA Proposes Changes to Securities Lending re: Short Selling
On 23 August 2024, SK FIA proposed revisions re securities lending terms. SK FIA proposed to revise Best practices for financial investment companies' securities lending and short selling processing, to unify transaction terms of lending services. Proposed Revisions Set the repayment period of listed securities lending transactions for short selling purposes mediated by financial investment…
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S Korea – FSS Short Selling Guidelines Finalized
On 20 August 2024, SK FSS announced the implementation of the finalized short selling guidelines. All corporations wishing to engage in short selling transactions must establish internal control and an intra-organizational balance management system by Q4 2024.
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