On 1 December 2022, ISR TASE published approval by the authorities to amend TASE rules. Key Changes Delete the definitions lender member and borrowing member, correct the definitions sale missing, lender and borrower, and add a definition to missing balance. Amend definition of short selling so a customer who borrowed a security from a member […]
On 2 December 2022, BEL FEB updated on the agreement reached by the consultation committee on 30 November 2022, re the screening mechanism for foreign investment. Greenfield investments were excluded from scope, nanotechnologies were added to it, corrective measures aren’t listed exhaustively but must meet a proportionality test. A more in-depth investigation can only be […]
On 30 November 2022 AST ASIC proposed class orders remake i.e. re takeovers. AST ASIC released Consultation paper 365 remaking ASIC class orders on takeovers, compulsory acquisitions and relevant interests; seeks feedback regarding the same. 9 class orders will expire (sunset) if not remade; does not propose significant changes. AST ASIC said that it proposes […]
On 29 November 2022, SK FSS issued final rules approved on 28 November, effective 30 November 2022. Background: On 4 November 2022, SK FSS proposed rules on registration, short selling reports. SK FSS proposed Detailed regulations of the regulations on financial investment business, to ease burden on foreign investment business submitting documents. Revise registration form; […]
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 […]
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.