Monthly Archives: May 2019

Qatar – Exc Foreign Ownership Limit

On 14 May 2019, QAT Exc amended foreign ownership limit in two firms. Qatar Central Securities Depository modified the foreigners’ ownership limit of Qatar International Islamic Bank to be 49% of capital, which is equal to 74,170,687 shares. Qatar Central Securities Depository amended foreign ownership percentage of Qatar Islamic Insurance Group to become 49% of…
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Brazil – CVM Takeover Bids Changes

On 10 May 2019, CVM proposed changes to rules on takeover bids. Consultation on amendments to CVM Instruction 361 on tender offer procedures. Key Changes The instruction relates to tender offers for publicly held company shares (OPA). Changes limited in scope, seek to take into account experience in actual cases. Re submission of OPA by increasing…
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China – PRL Foreign Investment Law

On 8 May 2019, CHI PRL prepared relevant rules for foreign investment law. China's Ministry of Commerce (MOF) is working with other authorities to prepare relevant rules to ensure successful implementation of the foreign investment law. Also reviewing and reorganizing regulations on foreign investment management. Will listen to comments or suggestions from foreign-invested enterprises, others.…
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