On 4 May 2023, RSA FSCA updated on vetting process for CIS managers. RSA FSCA informed collective investment scheme (CIS) managers and trustees about changes to the RSA FSCA's approach to conducting criminal verification checks. Re directors and significant owners, who are natural persons, of CIS managers. Revised Approach Revised process for conducting criminal verification…
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Taiwan – FSC Shareholding Notification 5%
On 4 May 2023, TAI PRL reported Securities and exchange act passing 3rd reading. After the revision, no matter whether it is alone or in name of others/spouse/children with total substantial shareholding more than 5% shares of listed company, it must be disclosed. Further disclosure is required for every 1% increase in shares of the…
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Taiwan – FSC Lowers Threshold for Substantial Shareholding
On 21 April 2023, TAI FSC passed the amended securities and exchange act. TAI FSC said that Executive Yuan passed third reading of Securities and Exchange Act. Amendment Revise threshold for substantial shareholding disclosure and announcement to 5%. Raise the lower limit penalties for violations of relevant regulations by securities firms, securities service enterprises and…
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Norway – EFTASA Breach of EEA Rules
On 19 April 2023, EFTASA said NOR is restricting freedom of establishment. EFTASA sent reasoned opinion to Norway regarding the requirement for NOR financial undertakings (including banks, insurance companies) to get a quasi-authorization. NOR law requires them to be authorized before establishing subsidiaries or acquiring certain percentages of financial undertakings in other EEA States, breaches…
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Kuwait – CMA Fines for Failure to Disclose Shareholdings
On 6 April 2023, KUW CMA issued fine to COO of Kuwait Finance House for failure to disclose shareholdings. KUW CMA issued disciplinary board decision 125/2022 (100/2022 Authority) fining Kuwait Finance House executive, due to violation of disclosure and transparency rules. Violations Mr Abdullah Mohammad Abdullah Abu Alhous, group chief operations officer, Kuwait Finance House,…
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Japan – FSA Information Disclosure Guide, Shareholding
On 24 March 2023, JPN FSA updated 2022 list of examples of good disclosure practices. Made additions re overview of corporate governance, audits, remuneration for directors, status of shareholding, and trends on improvements in written disclosure. Reflect example disclosures discussed by study group incl. investors, analysts, firms. Also include examples in response to new 31…
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