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U.K. – CMA Foreign Direct Investments

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…
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New Zealand – Extends Foreign Investment Measures

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…
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Mexico – GVT Foreign Investment Registry

On 11 June 2020, MEX GVT issued draft rules on procedures before registry. Draft to amend rules for management of procedures by electronic means before National Foreign Investment Registry of February 2015 to help contain Covid-19 spread. Overview Regulation presented by Directorate General for Foreign Investment on procedures by electronic means before cited registry so…
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France – GVT Foreign Investment Screening

On 30 April 2020, FR GVT adapted rules on investments during Covid. FR GVT adapted control of foreign investments in France (IEF), during the Covid crisis. Minister of Economy and Finance announced the adaptation of a procedure on 29 April 2020. Foreign Direct Investment First, long-term inclusion of biotechnologies in critical technologies list for IEF control.…
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