On 29 September 2025, Thai CB issued five notifications to finalize consultation tightening substantial shareholding. Thai CB has tightened substantial shareholding disclosure and approval rules for more than 5% and 10%, strengthened related-party lending controls, provided conditional relaxations for foreign bank branches, and expanded risk-based supervision to group level. Individuals or related parties holding 5%…
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Ireland – FUNDS 2026 Pre-Budget Asks for Extension for Substantial Shareholding Exemption
On 10 September 2025, IRE FUNDS issued reforms proposed for Budget 2026. IRE FUNDS, as part of ongoing engagement with government stakeholders, formalized the industry’s key priorities in a Pre-Budget 2026 submission, Unlocking Private Assets to Drive Ireland’s Long-Term Competitiveness and Growth. Builds on extensive discussions over recent months, reflects continued commitment to ensuring Ireland…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updates Notices for Substantial Shareholding
On 10 September 2025, the SFC announced a substantial shareholding notification in the following: Zhong An Intelligent Living Service Limited (Stock Code: 02271)
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Hong Kong – SFC Announced New Substantial Shareholding in Issuer
On 3 September 2025, the SFC announced a substantial shareholding in the following: Walnut Capital Limited (Stock Code: 00905)
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Pakistan – SEC Shareholding Change Reporting
On 20 August 2025, PAK SEC issued proposal re substantial shareholding reporting. PAK SEC proposed amendments to Companies regulations 2024 re shareholding change reporting requirements. Follows PAK SEC March 2024 issued circular re filing return with the registrar. Overview of Draft Amendments Non-listed companies must report substantial shareholding, membership, or voting rights changes exceeding 25%…
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Japan – FSA Substantial Shareholding Reporting
On 26 August 2025, JPN FSA compiled substantial shareholding reporting laws, Q&A. JPN FSA published the Summary of laws, regulations, and Q&As concerning material proposal acts and joint holders under the substantial shareholding reporting system toward constructive dialogue between institutional investors and investee companies. Outline of Summary Summary reflects the Japanese stewardship code revised in June…
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