On 14 June 2022, SEC charged Weiss IA firm with short selling violations. SEC reported that it charged Weiss Asset Management with short selling violations. IA firm agreed to pay about $6.mn to settle charges it violated federal securities laws when it unlawfully purchased stocks in 7 public offerings after selling same stock short. Alleged […]
On 17 June 2022, AbuDExc issued rules on Abu Dhabi National Hotel shares. AbuDExc detailed changes on the substantial shareholding limit for non-UAE nationals for Abu Dhabi National Hotels PJSC shares, that comes into full effect from 20 June 2022. From that date there is no maximum limit for non-UAE nationals, whether natural or legal […]
On 13 June 2022, UK TO Panel confirmed publication of the revised takeover code. Reflects amendments made by Instruments 2022/1 (limitation on length of service of Panel members), 2022/2 (miscellaneous code amendments), 2022/3 (document charges), and 2022/4 (removal of restriction on anonymous order book dealings). Consequential amendments made to practice statements 19, 20, 24, 28 […]
On 9 June 2022, SWE FI started publication of aggregate short positions. SWE FI started continuous publication of aggregate short positions above 0.01%. Follows SWE FI December 2021 issued notice on disclosing short positions. Overview New summary in short selling register contains all outstanding short-term positions reported and are in accordance with SSR rules. All […]
On 9 June 2022, BEL FEB announced screening mechanism has been agreed. BEL FEB announced screening mechanism for foreign investments has been agreed. After over 3 years of negotiations, federated entities and federal government finally agreed on draft cooperation agreement for mechanism to screen foreign investments. Follows EC May 2019 issued update on actions against […]
On 7 June 2022, RSA CB issued rules on foreign direct investment limit. RSA CB issued circular 11/2022 on foreign direct investment South African companies. Increased the foreign direct investment limit, for companies investing funds offshore, Document dated 23 February 2022, was received on 7 June 2022 due to a new feed. Details Per circular […]