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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Taiwan – FSC Commercial Banks Investment Minimum Shareholding
On 2 April 2026, TAI FSC, TAI Justice issued order to revise appendix of paragraph 3 of Conditions to Be Met and Documents to Be Submitted by Commercial Banks Investing in Other Enterprises. The minimum required shareholding for first-time investments in certain financial institutions has been increased from more than 10% to more than 25%,…
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India – SEBI Revised Rules on Minimum Public Shareholding
On 13 March 2026, IND SEBI revised rules on minimum public shareholding. IND SEBI published the Securities contracts (regulation) amendment rules, 2026, which amends rule 19 of the Securities contracts (regulation) rules, 1957, regarding minimum public shareholding (MPS) requirements for companies seeking IPO. Follows IND SEBI August 2025 proposed review of large issuer requirements. Highlights…
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