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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Thailand – GVT Major Shareholder Definition
On 16 April 2026, Thai GVT proposed revising definition for derivatives firms. Thai GVT said Thai SEC commenced consultation on a draft notification revising the definition of major shareholder for derivatives business operators. The objective is to strengthen oversight by capturing the true controlling persons and aligning rules with those applied to securities firms and…
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India – SEBI Relaxes Minimum Public Shareholding Requirements
On 7 April 2026, IND SEBI relaxed minimum public shareholding requirements. IND SEBI granted one-time relaxation from applicability of penal provisions under the SEBI (listing obligations and disclosure requirements) regulations, 2015 for minimum public shareholding (MPS) requirements. Follows representations from an industry body highlighting difficulties faced by listed entities due to capital market volatility arising…
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