On 4 October 2019, PHI SEC proposed amendments to the REIT Act. Proposed amendments will relax minimum public ownership requirement, impose rules on reinvestment of REIT proceeds and enhance controls for related party transactions. Amendments Adjusted minimum public ownership requirement to the level prescribed by REIT Act. Included reinvestment requirement for REIT sponsor or promoter…
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UK GVT Preparing for Brexit Guides
On 2 October 2019, UK GVT issued no-deal Brexit guidance for DCMS sectors. Guides issued for digital, culture, media, sports sectors regarding preparing for Brexit. Sector-Level Guides 8 point checklist to understand preparations for a no deal Brexit, if work in gambling. 10 point checklist regarding no-deal if provide digital, technology, computer services. And a…
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E.U. – ESMA MiFID II Transparency FAQ
On 2 October 2019, EU ESMA updated its FAQs on transparency and market structures. Updated FAQ for transparency issues (S 3 Equity transparency Q5) clarifies that for ETFs there is only one average daily turnover (ADT) band from which to choose the highest threshold to be used to calculate the average value of transactions (AVT).…
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Rulefinder Reports Temporary Short Selling Ban
On 2 October 2019, Rulefinder reported a temporary short selling ban in two countries.
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India – SEBI Interest Rate Derivatives
On 26 September 2019, IND SEBI updated position limits for derivatives. Previously prescribed framework for trading of cash settled interest rate derivatives. Following consultations with stock exchanges, SEBI will review extant position limits. Banks and primary dealers have same position limits as trading members. Category I and II FPIs shall have same position limits as…
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