On 20 January 2021, ITA CB issued draft rules on qualified shareholdings. ITA CB draft new provisions on identification information, documents to be submitted for authorization request re acquisition of qualifying holdings in banks, intermediaries. Falling under art 106 of TUB; electronic money institutions (IMEL); payment entities (IP); investment managers (SGR) and certain investment UCITS…
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Bangladesh – SEC Shareholding Requirement
On 10 December 2020, BNG SEC issued directive on compliance of shareholding. BNG SEC issued directive regarding compliance of 30% shareholding requirement. Requirement If the sponsors/directors of any listed company fail to jointly hold minimum 30% shares of paid-up capital of a company all the time, SEC will impose certain actions. The company's board shall…
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U.S. – SEC Electronic EDGAR Authentication
On 17 November 2020, SEC adopted rules on electronic document submission. SEC adopted rule amendments to Regulation S-T, Rule 302, under 17 CFR 232.302. To permit electronic signatures when executing many SEC authentication documents. Amended electronic data, gathering, analysis, retrieval system (EDGAR) filer manual. Part of series of initiatives designed to modernize and strengthen agency's…
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E.U. Limiting Takeover Shares
On 16 November 2020, EC published judgment on rules limiting takeover shares. Judgment following request for a preliminary ruling from the Inalta Curte de Casatie si Justitie, SC Romenergo SA, Aris Capital SA v Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiara. Reference for a preliminary ruling regarding the free movement of capital where national regulations limited the shareholding…
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China – CBIRC Shareholder Violations
On 4 July 2020, CHI CBIRC published list of shareholders that violated laws. CBIRC has disclosed a list of 38 shareholders who have committed major violations. Illegal behaviors on the list include related-party transactions for improper benefits, providing false materials, sourcing capital that does not meet regulatory requirements. As well as shareholding that exceeds the…
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Italy – Issued Report of Securities Shareholding
On 11 Jun 2020, ITA CB issued 2nd update of circular 303 on reporting statistics. Followed May 2020, ECB guidance notes to reporting agents on SHS Reg. Adjusted reporting rules to take into account the recent changes to the ECB guidance. Reporting changes are effective starting from accounting dates of 30 June 2020.
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