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Germany – BaFin Updates FAQs Relating to Major Shareholding

On 22 February 2019, BaFin issued a notice saying that it has updated its FAQ on transparency requirements relating to major holdings of voting rights.(available in the German language). In particular, following a judgement of the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) published in November 2018, BaFin has changed its administrative practice with respect to acting…
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Netherlands – EA More Foreign Investment

On 9 February 2019, NLD EA announced increase in foreign firm investment. 372 foreign firms such as Giant, Timberland, DAZN provided 9,847 jobs in 2018. Together accounted for 2.85 billion euros in investments in the Dutch economy. Whilst in 2017, 357 foreign companies invested €1.67 billion in the Netherlands. From Head Offices to R &…
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