My mind was sort of blown when I read this recent press release saying that the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) had filed this Form 1 application to register as a national securities exchange. I was tripping because the TXSE was...more
TXSE (pronounced TEX-see) announced on April 4, 2025 that its Form 1 registration is now public, putting it one step closer to Y'all Street. The announcement touted its proprietary “matching engine" that it believes will make...more
The Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has published for comment proposed amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) to Part III - Original Listing Requirements and Part V - Special Requirements for Non-Exempt Issuers (“Part V”) of...more
In the recently released 2025-2026 Budget, the Hong Kong Government has mentioned that it will further strengthen the city’s role as a leading international financial centre. It extends various favorable policies and reforms...more
With 2023 marking a significant global market slowdown, many IPO candidates have suspended or postponed their plan. Only six initial public offerings (IPOs) have been successful in France in 2023, raising a total of about...more
Introduction - The International Stock Exchange (‘’TISE’’) has revised its Continuing Obligations (Chapter 3) Listing Rules, with effect from 1 July 2022. The changes are intended to make the requirements of the...more
On January 14, 2022, the annual NYSE Guidance Memo and NYSE American Guidance Memo (both, the “Guidance Memos”) were released. The Guidance Memos outlined important rules and policies applicable to all the companies listed in...more
Disputes - Supreme Court of Japan Overturns the Osaka High Court's Decision Setting Aside an Arbitral Award - On December 12, 2017, the Supreme Court of Japan (Third Petty Bench) overturned the Osaka High Court's...more
From 3 January 2018 all legal entities (no matter where they are based or incorporated) involved in buying, selling or issuing financial instruments on EU regulated markets, multilateral trading facilities or organised...more
The SEC has approved Nasdaq’s proposed Rule 5250(b)(3) regarding disclosure of so called golden leash arrangements. The Rule requires each listed company to publicly disclose the material terms of all agreements or...more