On 25 February 2025, POL GVT issued a draft of commercial company code changes. POL GVT published a Draft act amending the Commercial Companies Code and certain other acts, coordinated by the Minister of Justice, on changes to shareholding rules. Follows POL GVT September 2019 amended the code on shareholder registers. Draft Overview The Act…
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Japan – FSA 4th Edition of Disclosure Guide Re: Shareholding
On 3 February 2025, JPN FSA issued the 4th edition of 2024 examples of good disclosure practices on corporate governance, shareholding based on 4th study group session's discussions. Additions concern overview of corporate governance, audit, and shareholding status.
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Singapore – MAS Revised FAQs Re: Shareholding
On 28 January 2025, SIN MAS revised FAQs on licensing of fund management companies. Removes specific thresholds (e.g., 20% shareholding or voting power) for determining effective control, and provides a direct URL to the application form.
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China – CSRC Threshold for Equity Changes Re: Shareholding
On 10 January 2025, CHI CSRC issued interpretation for acquisition / takeover measures. CHI CSRC issued Interpretation no. 19 to clarify, standardize the application of articles 13 and 14 of the Measures for the administration on acquisition / takeover of listed companies. Interpretation Details Thresholds of 5%, 1% in articles 13, 14 apply only to…
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India – SEBI Proposes to Increase Criteria for Shareholding Disclosure
On 10 January 2025, IND SEBI proposed to increase size criteria on disclosure. IND SEBI proposed to increase size criteria under additional disclosure framework. Follows IND SEBI August 203 issued circular on additional disclosures by FPIs. Proposal Threshold for equity assets under management (AUM) requiring additional disclosures proposed to be upped to INR 50k crores,…
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Pakistan – SEC Representation of Unitholders RE: Shareholding
On 6 January 2025, PAK SEC directed re safeguarding unitholder proxy rights. PAK SEC released direction (of Jan. 1) on Requirements related to conduct of asset management companies (AMCs) representing unitholders of collective investment schemes (CIS) in listed companies' general meetings, about safeguarding proxy rights. General Meeting Requirements AMCs are encouraged to attend all general…
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