On 22 June 2020, MEX GVT Conamer published new draft on above cited provisions. Draft, which now is linked to a different procedure number, keeps the same wording. Of previous draft (same amended rules) but also its prospective entry into force date.
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 […]
On 5 June 2020, AST GVT issued foreign investment reforms. Paper outlines a reform package to Australia’s foreign investment review framework. AST GVT will shortly release exposure draft legislation for consultation on the reforms prior to its introduction into Parliament, and provide further guidance for investors. These reforms include measures to strengthen the existing framework […]
On 7 May 2020, CHI SAFE, CHI CB implemented regulations on the management of domestic securities and futures investment funds of overseas institutional investors. Cancel investment quota limitations for QFII and RQFII, implement registration management for the cross-border remittance and exchange of qualified investors. Implement integrated management of currencies, simplify procedures for remittance of domestic […]
On 24 April 2020, JPN GVT published feedback associated with the public consultation. It also published updated presentation on the matter in Japanese and English. Amended definition closely-related persons, so that a person who was a foreign investor’s board member in the past year is excluded from the definition, if the nomination of the person […]
On 15 April 2020, MEX GVT proposal re investment in Mexican companies. MEX GVT seeks to amend aspect of foreign ownership in Mexican companies. Foreign Investment Limit Under article 9 of the foreign investment law, MEX national foreign investment commission must approve foreign acquisition that exceeds certain parameters. A foreigner may invest over 49% in […]