Australia – ASIC Issues Interim New Substantial Shareholding Form

On 30 July 2026, ASIC announced plans to change its substantial shareholding forms. new Substantial Holding Notice (SHN) form, consolidates three forms into one interest holders can meet their substantial holding obligations either by using the new SHN or one of three replacement forms that will take the place of Form 603, Form 604 and Form 605 ASIC is […]

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Malaysia – SSM Requires CRS Submission for Substantial Shareholding Notifications

On 14 July 2026, the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) released updated FAQs (Eng.) on the submission of substantial shareholding notifications through its Corporate Registry System (CRS). Background: CRS is a new system introduced by the SSM as part of its digital transformation agenda to enhance the delivery of corporate services; CRS replaces existing legacy systems, […]

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Italy – Consob Bulletin on Substantial Shareholding Form 120 and SHINE Portal

On 8 June 2026, Consob issued its Form 120 (TR-1) substantial shareholding form in English and provided additional information for filing through the SHINE portal. Information contained in the Bulletin includes: An English translation of the new Form 120 (TR-1) Updated information on how to access the SHINE portal Updated contact information for queries relating […]

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Japan – FSA Updated Substantial Shareholding Forms

On 17 April, the FSA in Japan released updated Substantial Shareholding Forms 1 & 3. forms are now available in EDINET; the new forms take into account the pending reforms which are effective from 1 May 2026. This link notes the update to the EDINET system.

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