On 22 October 2020, RUS CB issued draft amendments regarding mutual funds. RUS CB issued draft directive making amendments to rules re trust management of a mutual investment fund, investment units intended exclusively for qualified investors. Proposals Shareholders of mutual investment funds, upon redemption of shares, can receive not only money, but also other property…
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Sweden – FI Fines for Late Short Selling Notification
On 19 October 2020, the Swedish regulator, Finansinspektionen fined Suvretta Capital Management LLC for late short selling notification. Suvretta Capital Management LLC shall pay a special fee of SEK 25,000.
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Sweden – FI Fines for Late Shareholding Disclosure
On 16 October 2020, the Swedish regulator, Finansinspektionen fined Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb for late shareholding disclosure reporting. Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. shall pay a penalty of SEK 25,000.
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HK – SFC Censures for Breach of Takeovers Code
On 15 October 2020, HK SFC publicly censured So Yuk Kwan takeover breach. HK SFC has publicly censured and imposed a 24-month cold-shoulder order against So Yuk Kwan for breaching the mandatory general offer obligation under takeovers code. They will be denied access to HK securities market, from 15 October 2020 until 14 October 2022.…
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Sweden – CDBF Public Takeover Bids
On 12 October 2020, SWI CDBF issued guidance on circular on restructuring. CDBF updated on COPA Circular No 5 on exemptions from the compulsory offer for restructuring purposes, published on 2 September 2020 by Swiss Takeover Board (COPA). Overview Circular entered into force on 1 October 2020 with main objective of clarifying to stock market…
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U.K. – FCA Fines ARCM on Short Selling Disclosures
On 14 October 2020, UK FCA fined ARCM £873k over short selling disclosures. UK FCA fined Asia Research and Capital Management Ltd (ARCM) transparency failures This is the first FCA enforcement action, for breaches of short selling disclosure rules. Breaches The firm failed to notify the FCA and disclose to the public its net short…
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