On 4August 2025, Thai CB consulted on shareholding, transaction regulations. Thai CB launched a consultation on a draft announcement to revise regulations governing shareholdings of financial institutions and holding companies that are parent companies of financial business groups. It is also consulting on regulations related to transactions between financial institutions and their major shareholders or […]
On 29 July 2025, PAK SEC introduced above mentioned amendments to Companies regulations, 2024 establishing centralized ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) registry. UBO data will be accessible to financial institutions and other stakeholders as needed. UBO information submission required for financial years ending 30 June 2025 or later.
On 30 July 2025, AST Takeover Panel said PointsBet lodged application re takeover. AST Takeover Panel it received an application from PointsBet Holdings Ltd (PointsBet) re its affairs and President of AST Takeover Panel has made interim orders in response to an application for interim orders from PointsBet; PointsBet is facing competing bids. Namely, a […]
On 1 August 2025, the SFC updated its Takeover table to include the following: new offer period has commenced for Joy City Property Limited (stock code: 0207) from 31 July 2025.
On 27 July 2025, SRI CSE outlined CCP framework implementation for equity transactions re, short selling. CCP framework uses novation process where CSE Clear becomes buyer to every seller and seller to every buyer, eliminating counterparty risk and guaranteeing settlement completion even if one party defaults. CSE Clear employs margin methodology including base margin requirements […]
On 25 July 2025, NZ CC wrote regarding potential competition concerns. NZ CC said it will issue a Statement of issues on Viridian NZ Bidco Ltd’s proposed acquisition of Metro Performance Glass Ltd (Metro) re potential competition concerns. Proposal is to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Metro by way of a takeover […]