On 24 August 2023, FIN-FSA updated its short selling reporting page to introduce its electronic services platform which will be used for reporting short selling. Effective date: From 27 September 2023, short selling reporting will need to be made through the electronic service platform. Background: Foreign companies must register with Digital and Population Data Services…
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India – SEBI Additional FPI Disclosures
On 24 August 2023, IND SEBI issued circular on additional disclosures by FPIs. IND SEBI issued a circular on mandating additional disclosures by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) that fulfill certain objective criteria. Pursuant to Regulations 22 (6) and 22 (7) under SEBI (FPI) Regulations, 2019, vide SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023. Criteria…
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China – SSE, SZSE Shareholding Reduction
On 25 August 2023, SSE, SZSE clarified shareholding reduction re divorce. SSE, SZSE answered questions re implementation rules on shareholders, directors, supervisors, and senior management of listed companies for shareholding reduction. Follows CHI CSRC July 2023 answered questions re division of shares. Also follows SSE, SZSE issued the implementation rules on 27 May 2017. Clarifications…
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Pakistan – SEC Proposed Changes to Takeover Regulations
On 18 August 2023, PAK SEC proposed revision to listed companies rules. PAK SEC proposed amendments to the Listed companies (substantial acquisition of voting shares and takeovers) regulations, to establish a fair, transparent, and competitive framework for takeover transactions involving shares of listed companies. Document dated 18 August 2023, received from PAK SEC 21 August,…
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Qatar – Exc Covered Short Selling
On 22 August 2023, QAT Exc launched securities lending & borrowing activity. QAT Exc announced launch of covered short selling and securities lending/borrowing. Follows QAT FMA September 2022, short selling and securities lending rules. Summary Developed in cooperation with QAT FMA/Edaa (Qatar Depository Company), covered short selling will be subject to QAT FMA covered short…
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Spain – CB Shareholding Notification Fines
On 23 August 2023, ESP CB fined Bnext Electronic Issuer EDE for shareholding reporting failures. ESP CB fined Bnext Electronic Issuer EDE SL €120,000 over serious infringement, directors Guillermo Vicandi Nebreda €12,000, Juan Antonio Rullán de la Mata €6000. The decisions were issued on 28 July 2023 but made public on 23 August 2023. Serious…
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