On 23 November 2023, UK FCA, UK PRA consulted on replacing EU guidelines. UK FCA and UK PRA issued consultations on proposals to replace EU guidelines on the prudential assessment of acquisitions and increases of qualifying holdings in financial sector (3L3 guidelines) with a new PRA supervisory statement (SS) and FCA guidance. Background EBA, EIOPA, […]
On May 23, 2023, ECB issued final Guide to qualifying holding procedures, as well as responses received to consultation, feedback statement, guide will increase clarity. Clarifies how supervisors assess applications to acquire qualifying stakes in banks, will support applicants intending to acquire holdings by explaining supervisory actions. Guide also provides information on complex acquisition structures, […]
On 12 May 2023, CZC CB consulted on draft methodology for assessment. CZC CB opened a public consultation in relation to the draft methodology for assessing qualifying holdings of certain entities which are subject to CZC CB supervision. Purpose Acquisition and increase of a qualified shareholding in certain entities subject to CZC CB supervision is […]
On 15 December 2022, SK FTC penalized K Cube for violating voting rules. SK FTC issued a corrective order to K Cube Holdings, an affiliate of Kakao Co. Ltd, for violating restrictions on voting rights of financial companies and insurance companies. Violations Rules state that a company that belongs to a business group subject to […]
On 28 September 2022, ECB consulted on guide to qualifying holding procedures. ECB consulted on guide relating to how to assess buyers of qualifying stakes in banks. Background A shareholder owning 10% or more of a given bank, or exercising significant influence over it, said to have qualifying holding; need ECB authorization to acquire qualifying […]
On 12 April 2022, SWI FINMA announced market manipulation by company. SWI FINMA concluded proceedings against Blackstone Resources AG and one of its bodies for violating market conduct rules as it engaged in market manipulation. SWI FINMA identified market manipulation and disclosure requirements breaches. Overview As part of enforcement proceedings found Blackstone Resources, one of […]