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India – SEBI T+1 Rolling Settlement Basis

On 23 November 2022, IND CDSL, IND BSE, IND NCL, IND NSE, IND ICCL, IND MSE, and IND NSDL said the transition to T+1 settlement cycle will now be done in single batch. In January 2023, in case of all stocks for which derivatives are available, for efficiency. Exchanges will thus revise the original schedule…
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Germany – BaFin Fines Carne Group Late Substantial Shareholding Disclosure

On 22 November 2022, GE BaFin fined Carne Global Fund Managers for breach. GE BaFin fined Carne Global Fund Managers (Luxembourg) SA €382,000 for violations of section 33 (1) sentence 1 (shareholdings reporting) of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG). The fine was imposed because Carne Global Fund Managers did not submit its voting rights…
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Japan – METI Fair Acquisition / Takeover Study

On 18 November 2022, JPN METI launched a study group on fair acquisitions. JPN METI set up a study group on ideal approach to fair acquisitions / takeovers, held meeting. Aim to consider matters incl. conduct/stance of relevant parties in relation to takeover proposals and ideal takeover defense measures, to develop a fair M&A market.…
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Philippines – EXC Listing, Disclosure, Takeovers

On 16 November 2022, PHI EXC consulted on listing, disclosure, trading rules. PHI EXC issued a consultation paper titled proposed amendments to the consolidated listing and disclosure rules and revised trading rules (2022 amendments - part II). Consultation paper proposes numerous changes to consolidated listing and disclosure rules (consolidated rules); also proposes an amendment to…
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