On 7 November 2022, IRE GVT Minister Donohoe welcomed PTSB completion of residential mortgages and associated staff transfer under transaction with Ulster Bank in Ireland. Issued subscription shares to NatWest as partial non-cash transaction; it now holds 16.66% PTSB issued share capital/State shareholding down from 74.9% to 62.4%. Background PTSB has signed binding legal agreements…
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Mexico – DP Beneficial Owners Disclosure
On 25 October 2022, MEX DP published beneficial owner data requirements. MEX DP published agreement through which the minimum essential information on beneficial owners was approved, which will serve as criteria for its disclosure. Background In June 2018, reforms to the General Law of Commercial Companies were published. Requiring corporations and limited liability companies submit…
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Foreign Direct Investment Third Quarter Snapshot
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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