Yearly Archives: 2023

Mauritius – FSC Proposes Amendments to Takeover Rules

On 20 December 2023, MAU FSC consulted on proposed financial legislation. MAU FSC issued communique on draft legislation for public consultation. Legislation Proposed Securities (Amendment) Act 2023 provides various new definitions throughout the act. Financial Services (Amendment) Act 2023 provides amendments to provide license. Securities (Central Depository, Clearing and Settlement) (Amendment) Act 2023 on establishment…
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Norway – FSA Fines for Short Selling in Nordic Mining

On 21 December 2023, NORFSA fined four investors for short selling violations. NORFSA fined four investors for uncovered short selling in Nordic Mining ASA (NOM). Main Points Investors sold NOM shares, fulfilling delivery obligations after the sales with newly issued shares; at the time of sale, the new share capital was not registered in the…
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U.K. – Takeover Panel Amended Note RE: Central Counterparty

On 18 December 2023, UK TO Panel amended note re central counterparty. UK TO Panel published Instrument 2023/4, which amends note 18 on rule 9.1 of the Takeover code, re bank and central counterparty recovery and resolution. Amendment Introduces new paragraph stating that Rule 9.1 does not apply to certain transactions related to central counterparty…
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S Korea – FSC Hedge Funds Unfair Trade Fine

On 21 December 2023, SK FSC imposed fine of KRW 2.02bn on hedge funds and on 22 December 2023, SK FSS also published a press release about the violations above. SK FSC imposed a fine of KRW 2.02bn on three hedge funds, after deciding that the trading behavior that occurred while block deal trading violated…
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