On 14 October 2021, CHI CBIRC finalized measures for major shareholder supervision. Requires banking and insurance institutions to strengthen management of equity and related-party transactions by shareholders, to prevent abuse of shareholder rights. Clarifies responsibilities and obligations of major shareholders in risk disposal, information reporting, capital supplementation, and shareholder rights negotiation. Measures take effect immediately.…
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S Korea – FSS Equity Disclosure Violations
On 8 October 2021, SK FSS focused on types of equity violations committed. SK FSS focused on types of equity disclosure violations being committed recently. Aim to promote proper disclosure, so that investors receive transparent information. Follows SK FSS 30 June 30, 2020 revisions to corporate disclosure standards effective from 6 July 2020, 30 August…
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Luxembourg – Shareholder Notification Changes
On 15 September 2021, LUX CAA reminded firms of shareholding change rules. LUX CAA reminded brokerage firms of requirements to notify of shareholder changes. Overview LUX CAA noted that many insurance and reinsurance brokerage companies have not notified changes of shareholders during their reporting for the 2020 financial year. The circular outlines the terms of…
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Sweden – FI Fines for Late Substantial Shareholding Disclosure
On 16 September 2021, SWE FI fined Starbreeze SEK 250,000 for late shareholding disclosure. SWE FI issued SEK 250,000 penalty fee against Starbreeze AB for late notifications, under the Act (2016:1306) and violating EU Market Abuse Regulation (Mar) provisions. Follows SWE FI March 2020, fined Starbreeze AB for late substantial shareholding reporting. Summary Investigation and…
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Sweden – FI Fines for Late Substantial Shareholding Disclosure
On 8 September 2021, SWE FI fined Carve Capital SEK 1,900,000 late flagging. Carve Capital AB fined SEK 1,900,000 penalty for late substantial shareholding disclosure for shares in Attendo AB (publ). Under Fnancial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980), breached timely notification. Late Flagging Carve Capital AB notified SWE FI on 22 January 2019, that on 10…
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U.K. – FCA Update on Substantial Shareholding Disclosures
On 6 September 2021, UK FCA issued an update on substantial shareholding disclosures. Minor changes have been introduced to Section 9.2 of the TR-1 Form notification. Reporting persons are now able to upload a CVS file with details of their ultimate controlling persons and controlling undertakings through which voting rights are held. Manually populated option…
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