On 8 November 2019, SSE issued four format guidelines for notices. Formats for disclosing entrusted wealth management, abnormal stock fluctuations, large changes in shareholding, profit distribution and conversion of public reserves. Disclosure Format Amount of content changed but focus is on improving quality of information disclosure. Revised format of entrusted wealth management has increased information…
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Brazil – CVM Consultation on Shareholding, Legal Proceedings.
On 6 November 2019, BRZ CVM extended comment period on lawsuits, until Dec. 12, 2019. The 10 October 2019, Consultation launched on the minimum percentages of shares needed to have lawsuits. Draft initiative seeks to adopt the reduction, provided for under art 291 law 6.404/76. Shareholding for Lawsuits Draft instruction establishes scale reducing, in function…
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Hong Kong – SFC Fine China Rise for Short Sale
On 31 October 2019, HK SFC issued fine regarding short selling, cross trades. China Rise Securities Asset Management Company Ltd (China Rise) reprimanded, fined $6.3mn for regulatory breaches, internal control failures re short selling, cross trades. Allegations CEO placed 199 illegal short selling orders on listed securities for his personal account and a client's discretionary…
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China – SAFE Foreign Investment
On 28 October 2019, CHI SAFE director spoke at Bund Summit 2019. Deputy director Lu Lei said CHI SAFE would promote the opening of capital projects and construction of forex market, encouraging foreign investment in the STAR market. Opening Up Said that China's current strategic trend is to promote a higher level of opening up.…
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Sweden – FI Odey Late Notification Fine
On 29 October 2019 SWE FI published Odey Asset Management LLP decision. SWE FI decision dated 24 October 2019 that Odey will pay a special fee of SEK 13,100. Relates to notification that a short net position in shares in JM AB had reached relevant thresholds for publication, failure to notify within the time limit…
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China – SZSE Industry Disclosure Guidelines
On 27 October 2019, SZSE revised industry information disclosure guidelines. SZSE revised and issued 18 industry information disclosure guidelines as part of implementing the "disclosure-oriented" regulatory concept in the capital market. In formulating guidelines, SZSE consulted and received feedback from hundreds of companies, held forums and face-to-face discussions to gather market consensus. Also assessed the…
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