On 23 May 2025, CHI CB, CHI SAFE proposed measures re overseas listing. CHI SAFE, CHI CB proposed Notice on issues concerning management of funds for overseas listing of domestic enterprises, to facilitate cross-border financing for firms. Background CHI CSRC has transitioned from approval-based to filing-based regime for overseas listings and full circulation of H-shares;…
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U.K. – Gov’t State-owned Investment Limits Re: Media
On 15 May 2025, the UK parliament announced plans to introduce a 15% cap (share or voting) threshold for state-owned investment (SOI) by foreign states in UK media. attempts to balance investment against foreign state influence or control SOI includes sovereign wealth and public pension or social security schemes
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Philippines – CB Rural Bank of San Juan Banned Re: Takeover
On 16 May 2025, PHI DEP announced that depositors of the closed Rural Bank of San Juan (Southern Leyte) have until 29 May 2025 to file their deposit insurance claims. Under the PHI DEP charter, depositors are given two years from the bank's takeover (on 29 May 2023 as detailed above) to file deposit insurance…
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SK – FSC Resumption of Short Selling
On 20 May 2025, SK FSC issued minutes of the first interim meeting held on 21 March 2025, to discuss short selling resumption measures and computerization status.
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U.K. – CMA Aviva, Direct Line Takeover Probe
On 14 May 2025, UK CMA launched inquiry Aviva purchase of Direct Line. UK CMA is investigating the anticipated takeover by Aviva plc of Direct Line Insurance Group plc, to assess whether it may be the case the transaction will result in creation of a relevant merger situation under Enterprise Act 2002 merger provisions. Takeover…
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Malaysia – BML on Shares2U Introduction RE: Short Selling
On 13 May 2025, MLY BML issued circular regarding securities for Shares2U. MLY BML issued circular on amendments to the BMS directive on the use of clearing, error or mistake, and investment accounts to facilitate the introduction of Shares2U. In addition, MLY BML published annexure 1 containing the detailed amendments. Framework Overview Shares2U is a…
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