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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China – CSRC Increased Limits on Foreign Investment.
On 1 April 2020, CHI SAC updated on securities industry changes after limits lifted. Currently 15 joint venture securities firms with foreign shares or holdings; the first 100% foreign-invested securities firms are expected to emerge from among them. CSRC approved increase in Morgan Stanley's shareholding in Morgan Stanley Huaxin Securities; Goldman Sachs' shareholding in Goldman…
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India – SEBI Extended Takeover Disclosures
On 27 March 2020, IND SEBI extended the due date of filing disclosures, in terms of regulations 30(1), 30(2) and 31(4) for the financial year ending 31 March to 1 June 2020. Background Information On 25 August 2020, IND SEBI amended substantial acquisition rules. Revises SEBI Sep. 2011 circular on reports, disclosures required on making…
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