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SA Increases Articles of Association Data to 5 Jurisdictions

On 8 February 2021, Solutions Atlantic announced the addition of 3 jurisdictions to its Articles of Association data feed. The Articles of Association data is offered to clients of the Regulatory Reporting System. In addition to France and Belgium data, clients now have access to Austria, Ireland and Netherlands. The Articles of Association data provides…
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U.K. Gov’t National Security, Investment Bill

On 4 February 2021, UKP published second reading in Lords, when members discussed growth of skills sets to deal with rapidly changing technologies, increased bureaucracy. Also considered the impact of the bill on new and existing small businesses. Committee stage, when the bill will be examined line by line, is yet to be scheduled  
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S Korea – FSC Extends Short Selling Ban

On 3 February 2021, SK FSC, FSS further extended the short selling ban to 2 May 2021. FIA extraordinary meeting agreed that resumption of short selling is inevitable given the current market situation and the resumption of short selling in other countries. Also agreed that resumption of short selling should be gradual instead of all…
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Malta – FSA AIFMD Reports Updated FAQ

On 29 January 2021, MLT FSA updated FAQ on transparency data reporting. MLT FSA issued circular on updated FAQ concerning reporting of transparency information to MLT FSA in terms of arts 3 and 24 of AIFMD. Overview Revised, additional questions on actions expected from AIFM re submission uploaded to Licence Holder Portal; reporting of leverage;…
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Germany – BaFin Fines for Late Voting Rights Disclosure

On 27 January 2021, GE BaFin fined CPI €685k for voting rights disclosures. BaFin announced CPI Property Group SA €685,000 fine, imposed Jan. 19, 2021. Violated sec. 26a (1) sentence 1, German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) old version. Company did not publish the total number of voting rights within the required time.
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