On 25 May 2026, PAK CB issued requirements for authorized dealers. PAK CB required authorized dealers (ADs) to report monthly designation, share registration, dividend, and disinvestment transactions through prescribed data file structures via the Data Acquisition Portal. Reports must be submitted by the 5th working day of the following month. The requirements aim to streamline…
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Bangladesh – SEC Amended Notification on Minimum Shareholding
On 13 May 2026, BNG SEC amended notification re minimum shareholding. BNG SEC amended Notification no. BSEC/CMRRCD/2009-193/217/Admin/90 dated 21 May 2019, concerning minimum shareholding conditions for listed company directors. Amendment adds a proviso after condition no. 3 in the 21 May 2019 circular. Condition No. 3 Condition no. 3 states: if the sponsors and directors…
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S Korea – FTC Designated Groups re Disclosure and Cross-Shareholding
On 29 April 2026, SK FTC designated groups re disclosure and cross-shareholding. SK FTC designated 102 corporate groups with total assets of KRW 5trn or more (3,538 affiliated firms) as being subject to disclosure requirement, effective 1 May 2026. It also designated 47 corporate groups with total assets of KRW 12trn or more (2,088 affiliated…
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Pakistan – SEC Transparency Disclosure Enforcement
On 21 April 2026, PAK SEC directed firms re ultimate beneficial ownership information. PAK SEC directed companies to ensure the timely submission of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) information through Form-19 on its eZfile portal. Disclosure of UBO information ensures corporate transparency, prevents misuse of corporate structures, and combats money laundering and illicit financial flows. Follows…
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Taiwan – Issuers Use of MOPS for Electronic Disclosure of Shareholding
On 24 April 2026, TAI FSC issued order re electronic disclosure via MOPS. TAI FSC, TAI Justice issued order to stipulate that public companies in compliance with the requirements of laws and regulations regarding matters to be publicly announced or reported shall post information on Market Observation Post System (MOPS). Follows TAI FSC March 2024…
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Pakistan – SEC Proposes Relaxing Shareholding Limits
On 23 April 2026, PAK SEC proposed to relax rules on shareholding limits. PAK SEC drafted notifications regarding amendments to the Central Depository (Licensing & Operations) Regulations, 2016 and revisions to the Clearing Houses (Licensing and Operations) Regulations, 2016. Amendments PAK SEC proposes to amend sub-regulation 3 of regulation 8 within both Regulations on limitations…
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