On 3 July 2024, SK GVT proposed revisions to define overseas start-ups. SK GVT proposed revisions to the Enforcement decree of the support for small and medium enterprise establishment act, to define overseas start-up businesses. Proposed Revisions Specify a requirement for substantive control for an overseas start-up as 30% or more of shareholding by Korean…
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Switzerland – Takeover Board Decision on MCH Group AG
On 28 July 2022, SWI Takeover Board issued decision on restructuring of MCH Group. SWI TOB issued decision on the non-existence of an obligation to make takeover offer re MCH Group AG in connection with the restructuring of the MCH Group. MCH Group The primary purpose of the MCH Group is the acquisition, sale, management…
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China – NEEQ Gangbao Disclosure Failure
On 16 November 2021, CHI NEEQ investigated Gangbao disclosure violation. CHI NEEQ investigated a disclosure violation by Gangbao, an innovation tier company. Violation Nanjing Iron and Steel Company, the controlling shareholder of Gangbao, had disclosed its plans to carve out Gangbao's shares for listing on Beijing Stock exchange. Gangbao failed to disclose this on the…
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Guernsey – Sensitive Sector Changes to Banking Supervision Laws
On 19 October 2021, GUE GFSC issued an update on banking supervision laws. GUE GFSC published a consolidated version of Banking Supervision (Bailiwick Of Guernsey) Law 1994, including details of amendments made to the 1994 law. Changes definition of "Shareholder Controller", addressing applicable thresholds for protected cell companies (PCC) Effective These changes become effective 1…
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China – CSRC Update on Shareholder Information Disclosure
On 28 May 2021, CHI CSRC responded to media reports that there are excessively strict and detailed verification requirements for shareholder information disclosure. Noted that during implementation, some intermediaries have expanded their scope of verification, resulting in shareholders with small shareholding not meeting criteria. CSRC emphasizes that shareholders of listing companies should be thoroughly inspected…
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Brazil – CVM Investment Funds Shares
On 4 February 2020, BRZ CVM issued rules for investment funds managers. Circular with clarifications on disclosure, by investment fund managers intermediated by account, order of information re application and redemption time limit for shares. Overview In account and order intermediation, independent intermediary is hired by fund to distribute its shares, as provided for in…
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