On 16 July 2024, CIRO released its annual 2023-2024 enforcement report. CIRO released its 2023-2024 Enforcement Report, underscoring its commitment to investor protection, improving industry standards, and strengthening market integrity. Case Highlights Fortrade Canada fined $2mn for making prohibited recommendations. As order execution dealer, Fortrade violated regulations by providing recommendations. Also failed to maintain a…
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Kuwait – CMA Ifsah-2 Disclosure System
On 15 July 2024, KUW CMA issued circular regarding the transitional period for the mandatory application of the electronic disclosure system in XBRL. Concerns all listed companies, licensed persons, collective investment schemes, investment funds under liquidation, KUW CMA registered auditors and market dealers. Updated version of electronic disclosure system using XBLR launched on 14 July…
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Russia – Gov’t Updated Disclosure Rules
On 2 July 2024, RUS GVT amended significant firms' disclosure regulations. RUS GVT issued decree 569 amending decree 73 on the temporary procedure for disclosing and providing information by business entities that are economically significant organizations and certain other persons. Follows, RUS GVT January 2024, decree on disclosure by significant firms. Summary Economically significant organizations…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeover Table
On 15 July 2024, the SFC updated its Takeover Table. Offer period for Hing Ming Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 8425) commenced on 12 July 2024.
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S Korea – GVT Overseas Start-Up Businesses
On 3 July 2024, SK GVT proposed revisions to define overseas start-ups. SK GVT proposed revisions to the Enforcement decree of the support for small and medium enterprise establishment act, to define overseas start-up businesses. Proposed Revisions Specify a requirement for substantive control for an overseas start-up as 30% or more of shareholding by Korean…
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China – CSRC Suspends Securities Lending
On 10 July 2024, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) approved the suspension of refinancing of securities lending (used as part of short selling). Background: Securities Lending is when brokers borrow shares on behalf of their clients to initiate short selling. Existing refinancing contracts can be rolled over, but no later than 30 September. Effective…
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