On 17 September 2025, SWI CDBF blogged on correction of designation of UBO. SWI CBDF blogged on of Geneva Canton Court of Justice judgment ACJC/805/2025 of June 2025, re action for rectification of personal data brought in banking context. One of first published case law relating to such action in the banking sector. Raises questions…
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Greece – CB Qualifying Holdings Acquisition
On 16 September 2025, GRE CB issued amended rules re qualifying holdings. GRE CB published Executive Committee Act of Sep. 2, 2025, amending Act of CB PD/TE 120 of Jul 11, 2011, on Precautionary assessment of the acquisition and increase of qualifying holdings in an insurance or reinsurance undertaking. Overview The amendment addresses the precautionary…
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Belgium – FSMA Voting Rule Breach Settlement
On 16 September 2025, BEL FSMA issued settlement with Roularta Media Group. BEL FSMA published an amicable settlement agreed with Roularta Mmedia Group NV. Regarding non-compliance with obligation to disclose the total number of voting rights by the end of each calendar month in which the total number of these has changed. Breaches Roularta is…
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Australia – ASIC Kidman Insider Trading Case RE: Takeover Offer
On 15 September 2025, AST ASIC said man was sentenced for insider trading. AST ASIC said Duncan Stewart was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for insider trading involving Kidman Resources Limited and Wesfarmers Limited’s takeover offer. He will be released upon entering a AUD 10k recognizance, being of good behavior for two years, and paying…
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Hong Kong – SFC Takeover Tables Updated
On 17 September 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table that the following have closed as of 16 September: offer period for Thing On Enterprise Limited (Stock Code: 2292) offer period for PINE Technology Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1079)
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Ireland – FUNDS 2026 Pre-Budget Asks for Extension for Substantial Shareholding Exemption
On 10 September 2025, IRE FUNDS issued reforms proposed for Budget 2026. IRE FUNDS, as part of ongoing engagement with government stakeholders, formalized the industry’s key priorities in a Pre-Budget 2026 submission, Unlocking Private Assets to Drive Ireland’s Long-Term Competitiveness and Growth. Builds on extensive discussions over recent months, reflects continued commitment to ensuring Ireland…
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