Following up on my 2nd quarter foreign direct investment review, we’ll pick it up in Ireland which set out a new FDI screening rule like that of the UK. Get the full article
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India – INS Substantial Shareholding Breach
On 14 October 2022, IND INS issued findings on Axis Bank and Max Life shares. IND INS issued two orders in the matter of Axis Bank Limited and Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd, along with other companies in Axis group, for making undue profits or gains. Background Axis Bank had been granted a certificate of…
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Taiwan – FSC Issues Consultation on Strategic Industries
On 7 October 2022, TAI FSC proposed relaxed rules for strategic industries. TAI FSC proposed to relax investment rules under article 2 of regulations of investment ceilings and guidelines governing financial holding company's venture capital subsidiaries investing in non-financial enterprises not listed on TAI EXC or TAI TPEX. Follows TAI FSC January 2022 permitted investment…
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Switzerland – CDBF Shareholding Reporting
On 6 October 2022 SWI CDBF reported case on group shareholding reporting. SWI CDBF issued comment on Federal Court's ruling 2C_546/2020 of 18 August 2022. The ruling clarified the terms of application of the standards on the disclosure of participations in collective capital investments under provisions of art. 120 of LIMF. Background The first financial…
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U.S. – SEC’s IAC Mtg Discusses Shareholding Disclosure Reporting
On 21 September 2022, the SEC's Investment Advisory Committee had a public meeting to discuss shareholding disclosure reporting. Background: Proposed Rule 10B-1 Committee received comments on the proposed changes to 10B-1 Position Reporting of Large Security-Based Swap Positions / Asset-Based Swaps Discussion pertained to the modernizing of the reporting and regulation of the swaps markets.…
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Czech Republic – PRL Beneficial Owner Registration
On 31 August 2022, CZC PRL issued act amending act on beneficial owners. CZC PRL issued Act amending Act no. 37/2021 coll., on the registration of beneficial owners, amending various definitions of the ultimate ownership and control of firms. Follows CZC GVT January 2022 updated documents for beneficial owners. Amendments Act contains changes to wording,…
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