On 21 June 2022, FR AMF published an updated version of their webpage, now titled Short Selling Regulations (VAD) setting out details of the provisions and obligations. It confirms that the provisions under the regulations are for a transparency regime for short selling, as well as strengthened location requirements for securities sold short. In addition […]
France AMF Fines for Late Major Shareholding Disclosure
On 17 June 2022, VIE VSD issued update on the contents of decision 61/QD-VSD, specifically regarding regulations on clearing and settlement of derivative transactions. Clearing members are entitled to withdraw escrow assets if certain conditions are met. Such as when the rate of use of escrow assets after withdrawal is below the threshold. As well […]
Germany BaFin Fines Fine CEWE Stiftung & Co. €600,000 for Voting Rights Breach
On 20 June 2022, GE BaFin fined CEWE Stiftung & Co. €600,000 for breach. Ge BaFin announced CEWE Stiftung and Co. €600,000 fine, imposed on 1 June 2022. Company did not publish the total number of voting rights within the required time. Breached section 41(2) in conjunction with section 1 of German securities trading act. […]
On 14 June 2022, RUS CB issued guide on securities market disclosures. RUS CB issued guide on restricting disclosure of information on the securities market on temporary decisions allowing participants to choose disclosed information. RUS CB Recommendations RUS CB recommended that investors carrying out transactions with securities account for the fact that information disclosure by […]