On 13 November 2018 BaFin issued a version of the updated „Emittentenleitfaden“ on their website (German available; an English version is in progress). Please note, that the version of the updated „Emittentenleitfaden“ can still contain incorrect formatting and links, as the print version has not been finalized yet. In context of updating BaFin’s „Emittentenleitfaden“ the…
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Thailand – TSC Major Shareholder
On 12 November 2018, Thailand TSC refined definition of major shareholder. Amended the definition of major shareholders so "Number of shares with voting rights" means the "number of voting rights" from this date to improve clarity. "Major Shareholder" means a person who holds shares in a securities company, whether directly or indirectly, more than 10%…
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Hong Kong – SFC Major Shareholding Announcement
One 30 October the SFC announced a high concentration of shareholding in Furniweb Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 08480)
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China – SZSE Major Shareholding, Repurchase
On 16 October 2018, SZSE issued shareholding increase, repurchase guides. Issued Announcement Format of Shareholding Increase Plan and Implementation of Major Shareholders, Directors, Supervisors, Senior Executives of Listed Companies. Refined disclosure requirements on subject, content, and implementation status of shareholding increase where a shareholding increase plan is voluntarily disclosed. Also the Announcement Format of Share…
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Hong Kong – SFC Reports Major Shareholding
On 11 October 2018 the SFC reported a high concentration of shareholding in Zhaobangji Properties Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1660)
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Italy – CONSOB AIF Shareholding Paper
On 24 September 2018, Consob issued paper on hedge fund shareholdings. Harmonization of regulations on collective investment schemes (CIS), with UCITS regulation, AIFM directive, has expanded the area of operation of asset managers. Alternative investment funds are emerging as increasingly relevant shareholders. In light of such market development, the paper explores the interaction of the…
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