On 14 August 2022, BNG CB issued instructions regarding what is considered an investment, as well as defining the upper limit of shareholding in the capital market. Clarified that exposure limit is determined based on purchase value instead of market value, when accounting for investments in mutual fund units and other instruments. This directive is…
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Poland – FSA Substantial Shareholding Disclosure Obligation Ruling
On 11 August 2022, POL FSA reported on supreme administrative court ruling. POL FSA said supreme administrative court ruled in its favor and dismissed cassation complaints in case of Daniel Mzyk, Edmund Mzyk, Maria Mzyk, Karolina Mzyk-Callias. Thus, POL FSA decision taken at meeting on 3 December 2019, has now became final. Case Details Case…
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Germany – BaFin Fines for Late Shareholding Disclosure
On 11 August 2022, GE BaFin fined Bank of America Corporation €5.1mn. GE BaFin said it imposed €5.1mn administrative fine on Bank of America Corporation for late shareholding disclosure. Voting Rights Penalty related to breach of section 130 (1), Act on Breaches of Administrative Regulations (OWiG), in conjunction with sections 33 (1) sentence 1, 38…
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Israel – TASE Guidelines on Short Selling
On 9 August 2022, ISR TASE proposed further revisions to short selling rules given late comments. TASE board of directors chairman has approved, to be submitted to board of directors. In case of a short position created by error, TASE member would be required to report position to TASE every day from 3rd trading day…
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U.S. – SEC Issues Short Selling Fine
On 12 August 2022, SEC imposed $125K fine on B/D for naked short selling. SEC reported settlement for violations of bona fide market making in short sell trades. Settlement names defendant broker-dealer firm IMC Chicago LLC, for violations of Regulation SHO and Rule 203(b)(1) thereunder, (17 CFR 242.203(b)(1)) re short sales. Alleged Violations From June…
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Poland – FSA Shareholding Disclosure Reporting Failure
On 9 August 2022, POL FSA fined firm's shareholder, Wojciech Babinski. POL FSA published its Jul. 14, 2022 decision to fine Wojciech Babinski PLN 7,130,000 for 13 violations of obligation to notify change after sale of shares in a company. Disclosure Breaches Babinski was the majority shareholder of the company, from its establishment, and during…
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