On 25 November 2o22, BRZ CB issued provisions for equity and branches abroad. BRZ CB published Resolution 5.043 governing supervised institutions' shareholdings. Equity Held Abroad Covers filing requests with BRZ CB for equity interest or for branch installation abroad. Also, equity participation in companies headquartered in countries with tax benefits. Allows direct/indirect control via partner…
Read more
Rulefinder Alerts to New Temporary Short Selling Bans
On 29 November 2022, Rulefinder identified new temporary short selling bans in two countries. Effective: New temporary short selling bans are effective 30 November 2022.
Read more
India – SEBI T+1 Rolling Settlement Basis
On 23 November 2022, IND CDSL, IND BSE, IND NCL, IND NSE, IND ICCL, IND MSE, and IND NSDL said the transition to T+1 settlement cycle will now be done in single batch. In January 2023, in case of all stocks for which derivatives are available, for efficiency. Exchanges will thus revise the original schedule…
Read more
Germany – BaFin Fines Carne Group Late Substantial Shareholding Disclosure
On 22 November 2022, GE BaFin fined Carne Global Fund Managers for breach. GE BaFin fined Carne Global Fund Managers (Luxembourg) SA €382,000 for violations of section 33 (1) sentence 1 (shareholdings reporting) of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG). The fine was imposed because Carne Global Fund Managers did not submit its voting rights…
Read more
Japan – METI Fair Acquisition / Takeover Study
On 18 November 2022, JPN METI launched a study group on fair acquisitions. JPN METI set up a study group on ideal approach to fair acquisitions / takeovers, held meeting. Aim to consider matters incl. conduct/stance of relevant parties in relation to takeover proposals and ideal takeover defense measures, to develop a fair M&A market.…
Read more
Cyprus – CSE New Form for Substantial Shareholdings
The Cyprus Stock Exchange has issued a new form for substantial shareholding disclosure reporting.
Read more