On 12 July 2021, FR CMP approved Aéma Group’s takeover of Aviva France. FR AMF gave the Aéma Group (Macif) the green light for the takeover of Aviva France. Background The Aéma Group and Aviva France are two French operators in the insurance sector. Particularly active in the non-life, personal, savings and asset management markets. […]
On 15 July 2021, Rulefinder reported a temporary short selling ban effective 16 July 2021.
On 9 July 2021, the HM Treasury issued a consultation on its wholesale markets review, this included specific proposals to reform the MiFID commodity derivatives position limits regime. Consultation proposes changes that would limit the scope of position limits to agricultural contracts and physically settled contracts, FCA supports these proposals. FCA states while change being […]
On 9 July 2021, CHI CSRC issued opinions on supervising securities firms. CHI CSRC issued opinions on supervision of securities firms engaging in investment banking business under the registration system, to improve their intermediary roles. Aims to address problems such as poor internal controls and corporate governance. Opinions Clarifies standards and scope of supervision responsibilities […]
On 8 July 2021, Nasdaq Nordic reported on discipline re takeover disclosure. Nasdaq Nordic (Stockholm) has fined Amasten Fastighets for breaching takeover rules. Overview Amasten Fastighets has been ordered to pay a SEK 1,000,000 fine regarding disclosure of a public takeover offer to shareholders in SSM Holding AB on 14 October 2020. Nasdaq Stockholm disciplinary […]
On 5 July 2021, UK TO Panel published the thirteenth edition of the Takeover Code. New version published on the Panel’s website; copies have been sent to subscribers.