On 23 November 2020, UAE GVT allowed for 100% foreign ownership of firms. UAE GVT presidential decree relaxed limits on the foreign ownership of onshore firms. As announced by media reports; decree is meant to strengthen UAE’s global status. Follows DIFC Courts, FDI partnership to boost foreign direct investment. Amendments to Corporate Law Amended UAE […]
On 12 October 2020, FR GVT issued update on entry into force of EU regulation. DG Trésor issued an update on the entry into force of the regulation establishing a framework for screening of foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the European Union. Followed March 2019, EC regulation on screening foreign direct investment. Followed December 2019, […]
On 9 October 2020, EC announced the EU framework for screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) will become fully operational as of 11 October2020. Following formal entry into force of FDI screening regulation in April 2019, EC and member States have worked on putting in place necessary operational requirements. Included notification by EU member States […]
On 7 September 2020, UK CMA proposed guidance on its powers and procedures. UK CMA issued consultation on proposed guidance setting out powers and procedures used in cooperation mechanisms under EU foreign direct investments (FDI) regulation. FDI Regulation Creates a cooperation mechanism within the EU for exchange of information on an FDI. In relation to […]
On 1 September 2020, NZ GVT retained temporary investment screening rules. NZ GVT announced it would keep emergency notification regime in the overseas investment act 2005 for 90 more days to protect New Zealand’s national interest. Follows NZ GVT May 2020, updated foreign investment screening rules. Background Introduced June 2020, to manage heightened foreign investment […]
On 23 June 2020, IND SEBI said following representations from various stakeholders, it has decided that the temporary relaxations will be extended to 31 August 2020.