On 30 October 2024, NORFSA issued Sparebank 1 Markets supervisory report. NORFSA published report for Sparebank 1 Markets AS detailing inside information risk. Investigation Overview NORFSA investigated Sparebank 1 Markets AS placement of a shareholding in Crayon Group Holding ASA on 25 January 2024, concluding it communicated inside information to some investors without complying with…
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Brazil – CVM Public Acquisition / Takeover Offers
On 29 October 2024, BRZ CVM published Resolution 216 and Resolution 215 re the issuance of public share acquisition / takeover offers and the introduction of simpler procedures. Resolution 216 covers specific changes to harmonize rules with Resolution 215. Resolution 215 set new regulatory regime for the OPA, replacing Resolution 85. These Resolutions are a…
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Japan – Revisions to Shareholding Systems
On 15 October 2024, JPN JSDA revised Rules for cumulative stock investments. JPN JSDA announced revisions to the Rules for the handling of cumulative stock investments and mini stock investments and the Guidelines for shareholding systems. As per revised Cabinet office ordinance on the definitions under article 2 of financial instruments and exchange act, which…
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India – SEBI on Monitoring Substantial Shareholding
On 14 October 2024, IND SEBI wrote re market infrastructure institutions. IND SEBI issued circular regarding monitoring shareholding of market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), includes stock exchanges, depositories, and clearing corporations. Follows IND SEBI October 2023 issued master circular for stock exchanges. Also follows IND SEBI October 2023 issued new master circular for depositories. Follows IND…
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Hong Kong – SFC Fines for Failure to Notify of Shareholding Structure
On 30 September 2024, HK SFC fined Profitech Securities Limited HKD 3.99mn. HK SFC reprimanded and also fined Profitech HKD 3.99mn for regulatory breaches. Key Breaches Failed to maintain liquid capital of HKD 3mn between February - June 2021, since July 2022. Improperly repledged client securities collateral without valid client standing authority. Failed to ensure…
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Austria – FMA Fines for Late Notification on Shareholding Structure
On 27 September 2024, AUT FMA imposed penalties on firms for late notifications. AUT FMA imposed penalties against EVAX Holding GmbH (Evax) in liquidation, EUROVEA Services, s.r.o. (Eurovea) and another reportable person for violations. Specifically, those involved violated the Austrian Stock Exchange Act 2018. Reporting Requirements Companies and person made criminal decisions by way of…
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