On 21 September 2022, the SEC's Investment Advisory Committee had a public meeting to discuss shareholding disclosure reporting. Background: Proposed Rule 10B-1 Committee received comments on the proposed changes to 10B-1 Position Reporting of Large Security-Based Swap Positions / Asset-Based Swaps Discussion pertained to the modernizing of the reporting and regulation of the swaps markets.…
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S Korea – FSC Small-scale Fund Disclosure
On 30 August 2022, SK FIA published amended enforcement rules of regulations on financial investment business, to delete the disclosure form for small-scale funds. SK Law Center also published updated detailed regulations of the regulations on financial investment business, which takes effect from 30 August 2022.
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Netherlands – Courts Voting Rights’ Agreement
On 24 August 2022, NLD Courts ruled shareholders' voting agreement legal. NLD Courts ruled on agreement between shareholders to exercise their voting rights in the event of a tie in accordance with advice to be obtained from third parties. Supreme Court ruled the above in context of action re legality of the said agreement. Context…
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India – SEBI New Disclosure Requirement for Asset Management Companies
On 25 August 2022, IND SEBI issued a new disclosure requirement for AMCs. IND SEBI issued a disclosure requirement for asset management companies (AMCs). Follows IND SEBI January 2021 amended listing and disclosure requirements. Overview IND SEBI has recently amended the definition of 'associate' as per clause (c) of sub-regulation (1) of regulation 2 of…
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Poland – FSA Shareholding Disclosure Reporting Failure
On 9 August 2022, POL FSA fined firm's shareholder, Wojciech Babinski. POL FSA published its Jul. 14, 2022 decision to fine Wojciech Babinski PLN 7,130,000 for 13 violations of obligation to notify change after sale of shares in a company. Disclosure Breaches Babinski was the majority shareholder of the company, from its establishment, and during…
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Singapore – MAS Shareholding Disclosure FAQs
On 2 August 2022, SIN MAS issued FAQs to disclose interest in listed security. SIN MAS issued revised FAQs on disclosure of interests in listed securities, under SFA. Securities And Futures Act SFA, Part VII (disclosure of interests), imposes obligations. Scope Applies to director or CEO of a listed corporation (except a foreign corporation with…
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