On 6 August 2024, IND SEBI proposed measures re investments by foreigners. IND SEBI issued consultation paper on investment by foreign investors through segregated portfolios/ participatory-notes/ offshore derivative instruments. Objective Investments made by foreigners through Offshore Derivative Instruments (referred to as ODIs) or through segregated portfolios of FPIs are currently not subject to the same…
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S Korea – FSS Funds Voting Rights Disclosure
On 6 August 2024, SK FSS issued voting rights disclosure inspection outcome. SK FSS issued the results of an inspection on the status of voting rights exercise and disclosure by asset management companies, as well as its future supervisory plan. Follows SK FSS April 2023 set up a task force to revise voting guidelines. Also…
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Kuwait – CMA Ifsah-2 Disclosure System
On 15 July 2024, KUW CMA issued circular regarding the transitional period for the mandatory application of the electronic disclosure system in XBRL. Concerns all listed companies, licensed persons, collective investment schemes, investment funds under liquidation, KUW CMA registered auditors and market dealers. Updated version of electronic disclosure system using XBLR launched on 14 July…
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Russia – Gov’t Updated Disclosure Rules
On 2 July 2024, RUS GVT amended significant firms' disclosure regulations. RUS GVT issued decree 569 amending decree 73 on the temporary procedure for disclosing and providing information by business entities that are economically significant organizations and certain other persons. Follows, RUS GVT January 2024, decree on disclosure by significant firms. Summary Economically significant organizations…
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South Korea – FSC Disclosure on Net Positions
On 21 June 2024, SK FSC proposed revisions re disclosure on net positions. SK FSC proposed revisions to Enforcement decree of the financial investment services and capital markets act, to strengthen the criteria for disclosure on net positions. To oblige disclosure on net positions, where the net position ratio is more than 0.01% (excluding less…
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Norway – Govt Changes to MiFID II, MiFID
On 3 June 2024, NOR GVT issued two EEA notes on the potential changes to both MiFID II and MiFIR, setting out the areas for consideration for changes to be made. On MiFID II, NOR GVT set out the change by introducing Directive 2024/790, of 28 February 2024 amending Dir 2014/65, on markets in financial…
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