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Norway – GVT Significant Net Short Selling Regulation

On 29 June 2023, NOR GVT issued rules amending Securities Regulations. NOR GVT issued Reg 1156 amending the Securities Regulations 876/2007 on net short selling. Follows EFTA June 2023 confirmed EEA JC decision entered in force. Overview Change impacts Reg 876/2007 S3-9, now on Implementation of Regulation 2022/27. EEA Agreement Annex IX 29f Regulation 2022/27…
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Denmark – GVT Foreign Direct Investments

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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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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