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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France – AMF Updates Guidance on Short Selling
On 1 February 2021, FR AMF updated guidance page on the EU regulation on short selling. Including updated excel file containing the history of net short positions made public.
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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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Sweden – FI Issues Fine for Late Short Selling Disclosure
On 27 January 2021, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority fined Systematica Investments Limited SEK 60,000 for late short selling disclosure of shares in having in BillerudKorsnäs Aktiebolag.
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