On 29 June 2023, DEN GVT published orders on foreign direct investments. DEN GVT published Order 958 of 26 June 2023 on procedures for applications for permission for foreign direct investments and special economic agreements. Also notification of foreign direct investments and special economic agreements, etc. Order 959 of 26 June 2023 covers the disclosure…
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India – SEBI Disclosure Rules for Foreign Portfolio Investors
On 28 June 2023, IND SEBI approved the amendment to SEBI (foreign portfolio investors) regulations, 2019, for implementation of proposal on additional disclosures. In March 2023, PML rules threshold requirements for identification of BO were amended and currently stand at 10% for companies and trusts and 15% for partnerships and unincorporated association or body of…
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UK – Treasury FSMA 2023 Passed Covers Short Selling
On 29 June 2023, UK Treasury said law provides UK's post-Brexit framework. UK Treasury announced Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 received royal assent. Royal assent secures passage into law of the overhaul of financial services regulation. Follows Treasury July 2022 introduced Financial services and markets bill. Follows UKP March 2023 issued details of Lords…
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Rulefinder Alerts to Temporary Short Selling Bans
On 28 June 2023, Rulefinder alerted to new temporary short selling bans in S Korea. Short selling bans effective for one day on 29 June.
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HK – SFC Charges 4 with Illegal Short Selling
On 23 June 2023, HK SFC said 4 people charged for illegal short selling. HK FSC said 4 suspects who were charged with securities fraud and illegal short selling appeared at the Eastern Magistracy; the case will be adjourned to Aug. 18, 2023. Discovered their suspicious trading activities during joint operation with the police. The…
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Australian – Gvt – Foreign Investment Registration
On 26 June 2023, AST FIRB announced that the new register to notify the Australian government of foreign investment actions taken will be introduced on 1 July 2023. The new register will hold details of foreign ownership of Australian assets, including residential land, commercial land, agricultural land, water interests, mining and exploration tenements, and some…
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