On 28 June 2022, IND NSD issued operational guidelines for capturing reasons for all types of encumbrances and details of ultimate lenders in the depository system. Applicable where shares are pledged in favor of the trustee by the promoters. Specified reasons for encumbrance and codes; system will be ready on 1 July 2022. Background: In…
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Australia – FIRB Foreign Acquisition/Takeover
On 30 June 2022, AST FIRB announced 2022-23 foreign investment application fees have been indexed and issued guidance containing fee schedule and other information. The revisions apply to applications made and notices given from 1 July 2022.
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Netherlands – GVT ABN AMRO Takeover Reports
On 29 June 2022, NLD GVT issued letter on ABN AMRO and BNP Paribas. Minister of Finance Kaag sent a letter dated 29 June 2022 to Parliament, responding to reports about a possible takeover of ABN AMRO by BNP Paribas. Advises he has submitted a confidential letter to the Standing Committee on Finance, as per…
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Hong Kong – SFC Position Limit Regime Change
On 21 June 2022, FIA responded to HK SEF consultation on changes to the position limit regime; stressed that data reporting requirements should always be meaningful. Noted the benefits of imposing such requirements should also be proportional to the resources needed to meet them; provided suggestions for consideration by HK SEF. Advised expanding category of…
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France – AMF Major Shareholding Reporting Failure
On 21 June 2022, FR AMF informed injunction issued to Dynamic Treasure. FR AMF ensured compliance with major shareholding reporting obligations via an injunction. Followed 2 October 2020, FR GVT ordinance on commercial code, after PACTE Law. Holdings in SMCP FR AMF obtained a court injunction against the company Dynamic Treasure Group Limited, established in…
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U.S. – SEC Electronic Filing Requirements for 13F
On 23 June 2022, SEC adopted amendments to require certain documents filed by IAs, institutional investment managers, other entities be filed/submitted electronically. Commission published fact sheet; chair Gensler issued remarks, said in a digital age, it is important for filers to have easy online methods to submit information to the SEC. Amendments are effective in…
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