Hong Kong – Issued Substantial Shareholding Notice
On 27 May 2026, the SFC issued a substantial shareholding notice in Guanze Medical Information Industry (Holding) Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 02427).
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.
Hong Kong – SFC Updates Substantial Shareholding Notices and Takeover Table
On 14 March 2026, the SFC updated substantial shareholding notices and the Takeover Table with the following: Substantial Shareholding in Modern Chinese Medicine Group Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 01643) and, an offer period has commenced for Somerley Capital Holdings Limited (stock code: 08439) from 13 April 2026.
U.S. Falls from Top Three in Global Shareholding Disclosure Sanctions
In March, we conducted a review of the 2025 sanctions imposed on entities for failures to comply with Global Shareholding regimes: Major Shareholding, Short Selling, Takeovers, and Sensitive Industries. Read the full article.
S Korea – FSS Guidance on Substantial Shareholding Disclosure
On 30 March 2026, SK FSS guided on equity transaction-related disclosure. SK FSS guided on disclosure of equity transactions and short-term capital gains. Guidance When an unlisted firm goes public, it should pay attention to the reporting type, deadline, criteria; securities convertible into stock are subject to equity disclosure. The reasons for the occurrence of […]
S Korea – FSS Substantial Shareholding Disclosure Booklet
On 19 March 2026, SK FSS updated a booklet on substantial shareholding disclosure. SK FSS issued a booklet on the shareholding disclosure system updated in December 2025. Outline of Updates The booklet reflects amendments to laws/regulations and institutional improvements, and addresses difficulties in compliance with reporting requirements. For this publication, the KOSDAQ Listed Companies Association […]