On 4 April 2022, AST GVT released its response to the final report of the Senate’s inquiry into foreign investment proposals which was published in August 2021. Response highlights that 2021 foreign investment reform package gave a legislative basis for GVT to accept/enforce undertakings made by investors to address concerns. Package also allowed increased number […]
On 30 March 2022, SWE FI ordered capital manager firm to pay SEK 100,000. SWE FI imposed a special fee of SEK 100k on Voleon Capital Management LP after late short selling took place in Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB and Catena Media plc shares. Voleon failed to correctly notify SWE FI that the firm’s short net […]
On 4 April 2022, ESMA issued its final report on short selling regulation which follows which follows its previous consultation from 24 September 2021. Summary ESMA takes stock of experience gained during the Covid-19 outbreak and relates to emergency measures adopted by the relevant competent authorities (RCAs). Also ESMA’s temporary lowering of the notification thresholds […]
On 30 March 2022, NLD AFM issued €250k fine for short selling reporting failure. NLD AFM fined Merian Global Investors (UK) Ltd for not reporting short selling. Violations Fine imposed because of failure to comply with regulations on reporting net short positions from 8 October 2014 to 19 January 2018, in violation of short selling […]
On 31 March 2022, AST GVT registered foreign acquisitions and takeovers amendment regulations 2022; these regulations commence on the day after they were registered. The regulations reduce regulatory burden for foreign investors that engage in moneylending, invest in unlisted land entities or Australian media businesses. As well as those that acquire shares or units under […]
On 29 March 2022, UK GVT issued rules on content of notification forms. UK GVT issued the National security and investment act 2021 (prescribed form and content of notices and validation applications) (amendment) regulations 2022. Follows UK GVT December 2021 issued rules on NSI notification service forms. Purpose Correct errors identified by Joint committee on […]