On 27 August 2023, CHI CSRC further regulated shareholding reductions. CHI CSRC further regulated shareholding reduction by controlling shareholder. CHI CFA also reported the regulatory action by CHI CSRC on shareholding reduction. Regulations Controlling shareholder cannot reduce shareholding in the secondary market if the stock market price of the firm is lower than it’s IPO […]
On 24 August 2023, FIN-FSA updated its short selling reporting page to introduce its electronic services platform which will be used for reporting short selling. Effective date: From 27 September 2023, short selling reporting will need to be made through the electronic service platform. Background: Foreign companies must register with Digital and Population Data Services […]
On 24 August 2023, IND SEBI issued circular on additional disclosures by FPIs. IND SEBI issued a circular on mandating additional disclosures by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) that fulfill certain objective criteria. Pursuant to Regulations 22 (6) and 22 (7) under SEBI (FPI) Regulations, 2019, vide SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023. Criteria […]
On 25 August 2023, SSE, SZSE clarified shareholding reduction re divorce. SSE, SZSE answered questions re implementation rules on shareholders, directors, supervisors, and senior management of listed companies for shareholding reduction. Follows CHI CSRC July 2023 answered questions re division of shares. Also follows SSE, SZSE issued the implementation rules on 27 May 2017. Clarifications […]
On 18 August 2023, PAK SEC proposed revision to listed companies rules. PAK SEC proposed amendments to the Listed companies (substantial acquisition of voting shares and takeovers) regulations, to establish a fair, transparent, and competitive framework for takeover transactions involving shares of listed companies. Document dated 18 August 2023, received from PAK SEC 21 August, […]
On 22 August 2023, QAT Exc launched securities lending & borrowing activity. QAT Exc announced launch of covered short selling and securities lending/borrowing. Follows QAT FMA September 2022, short selling and securities lending rules. Summary Developed in cooperation with QAT FMA/Edaa (Qatar Depository Company), covered short selling will be subject to QAT FMA covered short […]