On 3 September 2024, Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) delayed its foreign direct investment screening initiative. new screening of FDI under the Third Country Transactions Act 2024 new date not yet set but expect latter part of Q4 2024 new date will be indicated on their webpage Inward investment screening - DETE.
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Canada – IIAC’s Letter to CIRO on Proposed Short Selling Rule
On 3 September 2024, CAN IIAC sent letter to CIRO on proposed short selling rule. CAN IIAC sent letter to CIRO in anticipation of CIRO's intention to revise Proposed Amendments Respecting the Reasonable Expectation to Settle a Short Sale. Letter Overview Carefully considered the information provided by CIRO and request that the proposed short selling…
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Hong Kong – SFC Takeover Table Updated
On 4 September 2024, the SFC updated the takeover table to recognize that the offer period for CMPC Holdings Limited (stock code: 906) closed on 3 September 2024.
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Hong Kong – SFC Publishes Substantial Shareholding Notification
On 2 September 2024, the SFC issued a substantial shareholding notification. Substantial shareholding reached reportable threshold in Sanergy Group Limited (Stock Code: 02459).
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India – IFSCA Revises Rules on Securities Listing
On 28 August 2024, IND IFSCA revised rules to facilitate securities listing. IND IFSCA published amendments to the Securities contracts (regulation) rules, 1957. Renamed Securities contracts (regulation) amendment rules, 2024, the rules aim to facilitate listing on a stock exchange in International Financial Service Centre. Amendments Introduced definitions for International Financial Services Centre and International…
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S Korea – FSC Meeting on Risk Management
On 29 August 2024, SK FSC held a meeting on value-up, risk management. SK FSC held a meeting with SK FSS, SK FIA, 10 securities houses to discuss corporate value-up program, corporate finance, risk management, and investor protection. Corporate Value-Up Program SK FSC requested securities houses to lead the flow of funds for value-up companies,…
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