On 17 March 2025, SWI PRL said the Council of States approved a proposal to impose stricter controls on takeovers of Swiss companies by foreign investors by 16 votes. The National Council tightened the draft law last Sep., specifically, it decided at the time that the investment screening should also apply to non-governmental investors. Also,…
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Egypt – MPED Discussed Foreign Direct Investment Strategy
On 21 October 2024, EGY MPED discussed foreign investment national strategy. EGY MPED hosted a consultative meeting attended by 17 ministries and entities in order to discuss the draft of the National Strategy for Foreign Direct Investment. Prepared within the framework of the close partnership with the World Bank Group. Overview Comes within the government's…
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France – GVT Control of Foreign Investment
On 29 December 2023, FR GVT published law on the threshold of voting rights. FR GVT issued decree no. 2023-1293 relating to foreign investments in France (IEF). Measure to control crossing of 10% threshold of voting rights by a non-European investor in listed companies will be made permanent, scope of control extended. IEF Control Control…
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Switzerland – SECO Screen Foreign Investment
On 15 December 2023, SWI GVT informed that the Federal Council adopted the draft act on foreign investment screening thereby fulfilling its mandate from SWI PRL and Rieder motion. Foreign investment screening will take the form of an approval requirement for the takeover of domestic companies, operating in a highly critical sector, by a foreign…
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U.S. – House FSC Foreign Investment Hearing
On 13 September 2023, House FSC chair on investment oversight and US security. House chair McHenry remarked on CFIUS oversight and national security, FSC hearing. US Treasury published Assistant secretary for investment security Paul Rosen remarks. Follows House September 2023 notice of hearing scheduled for September 2023. Hearing Overview House FSC hearing entitled Oversight of…
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U.S. – Gov’t Limits Foreign Investment in China
On 9 August 2023, White House signed order to limit investment in China. White House issued executive order EO 14105, Addressing United States investments in certain national security technologies and products in countries of concern. Goal to facilitate legitimate cross-border investments while preventing Chinese jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, from exploiting US technological investments. Investment Restriction…
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