On 2 April 2026, TAI FSC, TAI Justice issued order to revise appendix of paragraph 3 of Conditions to Be Met and Documents to Be Submitted by Commercial Banks Investing in Other Enterprises. The minimum required shareholding for first-time investments in certain financial institutions has been increased from more than 10% to more than 25%,…
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India – SEBI Revised Rules on Minimum Public Shareholding
On 13 March 2026, IND SEBI revised rules on minimum public shareholding. IND SEBI published the Securities contracts (regulation) amendment rules, 2026, which amends rule 19 of the Securities contracts (regulation) rules, 1957, regarding minimum public shareholding (MPS) requirements for companies seeking IPO. Follows IND SEBI August 2025 proposed review of large issuer requirements. Highlights…
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E.U. – Company Control by Listed Person Re: Shareholding
On 12 March 2026, ECJ ruled entity assets frozen if controlled by listed person. ECJ issued judgement C-84/24 EM System, regarding assets of company not included on list of persons subject to sanctions may be frozen if it is controlled by a person included on that list. i.e., listed person has a 50% shareholding in…
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Australia – ASIC Ownership Transparency, Substantial Shareholding
On 10 March 2026, AST ASIC proposed to enhance beneficial ownership disclosure. AST ASIC issued consultation paper 387, enhanced beneficial ownership disclosure-proposed legislative instrument, form and guidance (CP 387). Aims to respond to reforms in schedule 1 of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Act 2025 (amending act). Follows AST GVT…
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Luxembourg – CSSF GFI Shareholding Approval
On 2 March 2026, LUX CSSF issued guide on submissions to assess structure. LUX CSSF issued new guidance (in XLSX format) on documents and information to be submitted for assessing shareholding structure of approved GFIs - initial authorisation and modification of an approved GFI (qualified and non-qualified shareholders). Summary Guidance details the documents and information…
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UAE – DFSA Fines Failure to Notify Change of Shareholding
On 6 February 2026, UAE DFSA issued notice, USD 504,000 fine re market abuse. UAE DFSA imposed fine of USD 504,000 on Ark Capital Management (Dubai) Limited under art 90(2) Regulatory Law 2004 for having inadequate market abuse systems and controls, and for failing to notify DFSA of a proposed change in control; contraventions during…
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