January 2021, the Capital Markets Modernization (CMM) Taskforce has finalized and delivered its final report to the Minister of Finance. Background In February 2020, the Ontario government created the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce to review and modernize Ontario’s capital markets regulatory framework. Proposed Changes on Substantial Shareholding and Short Selling: Recommends decreasing the Early Warning…
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China – CSRC Shareholder Disclosure
On 7 February 2021, SSE and SZSE answered reporters' questions about CSRC guidelines. Exchanges committed to carrying out the tasks for ensuring shareholder disclosure. Sponsor institutions, securities service institutions and other intermediaries shall be diligent and responsible in verifying shareholder information disclosed by the issuer. Background CSRC issued guidelines for disclosure by shareholders of companies…
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SA Increases Articles of Association Data to 5 Jurisdictions
On 8 February 2021, Solutions Atlantic announced the addition of 3 jurisdictions to its Articles of Association data feed. The Articles of Association data is offered to clients of the Regulatory Reporting System. In addition to France and Belgium data, clients now have access to Austria, Ireland and Netherlands. The Articles of Association data provides…
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U.K. Gov’t National Security, Investment Bill
On 4 February 2021, UKP published second reading in Lords, when members discussed growth of skills sets to deal with rapidly changing technologies, increased bureaucracy. Also considered the impact of the bill on new and existing small businesses. Committee stage, when the bill will be examined line by line, is yet to be scheduled
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France – AMF Updates Guidance on Short Selling
On 1 February 2021, FR AMF updated guidance page on the EU regulation on short selling. Including updated excel file containing the history of net short positions made public.
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S Korea – FSC Extends Short Selling Ban
On 3 February 2021, SK FSC, FSS further extended the short selling ban to 2 May 2021. FIA extraordinary meeting agreed that resumption of short selling is inevitable given the current market situation and the resumption of short selling in other countries. Also agreed that resumption of short selling should be gradual instead of all…
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