On 17 February 2021, ESMA issued decision on delegation of powers re opinions. ESMA board of supervisors issued decision of 27 January 2021 on delegation of powers to its Chair for adoption of non-controversial opinions on position limits under MIFID II. Overview Art 57(5) of MIFID II requires competent authority to notify ESMA of the…
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Rulefinder Reports Changes to Foreign Direct Investments
On 17 February 2021, aosphere's Rulefinder reported changes to the FDI regime in Malta. Learn more about automated regulatory intelligence at Rulefinder.
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ECJ – Takeover Bids and Share Price
On 15 February, ECJ issued ruling on takeover bids share price calculation. ECJ ruling in case C-735/19 Euromin Holdings (Cyprus) Limited officially published. Overview Latvian court referred questions to EU Court on correct application of Takeover Bids directive (TOD) and scope for national law to set rules on price of shares, methods. Referral also asked…
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Canada – CMP Pre-Merger Notice Threshold
On 11 February 2021, CAN CMP decreased threshold for pre-merger notification. The 2021 pre-merger notification transaction-size threshold decreased to $93 mn. As per Competition Act S 110(8) (RSC 1985 c. C-34); 2020 threshold was $96 mn. Background Under the Competition Act, all mergers are subject to review by the Commissioner. CMP must generally be given…
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Sweden – FSA Fines for Late Shareholding Reporting
On 11 February 2021, the FSA issued a fine for late shareholding reporting. Apera Holding shall pay a penalty of SEK 217,000 for late reporting of shares in Tangiamo Touch Technology AB.
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U.K. – FCA Major Shareholding Reporting Portal
On 8 February 2021, the FCA advised that the new major shareholdings notification portal will be live on Monday 22 March 2021. THe FCA also reminded shareholders with reporting obligations under DTR 5.1.2, that as of Monday, 22 March 2021 all TR-1 notifications in relation to shares in a UK issuer admitted to trading on…
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