On 15 March 2022, the CNMV opened a public consultation to amend the substantial shareholding disclosure form (Model I). Background: Form would now include information regarding holdings of loyalty shares that grant double voting rights. The proposed new substantial shareholding disclosure form is available in English and Spanish on page 6 of the draft circular,…
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Could Norway’s Tight Shareholding Disclosure Window Cost It Investment
It is widely known that Norway has one of the tightest substantial shareholding disclosure windows among countries. While many countries allow for reporting of substantial shareholding full article
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22 November 2021: Germany BaFin Fines Major Fund Company for Late Substantial Shareholding
BaFin Fines Vanguard Group for Late Substantial Shareholding Disclosure
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4 November 2021: Austria FMA Sanctions for Late Substantial Shareholding Disclosure
FMA Sanctions for Late Substantial Shareholding to Issuer
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Germany – BaFin Substantial Holdings of Voting Rights
On 10 January 2022, GE BaFin updated its webpage on substantial shareholdings of voting rights, replacing broken links, and expanding on information previously issued. Reminds users that from 1 July 2020 notifications of changes to voting rights must be in electronic format; transmission to BaFin is via the MVP portal. Users can register with BaFin…
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Taiwan – Major Shareholding Consultation Issued
On 11 January 2022, TAI FSC proposed amendments re shareholding ratio. TAI FSC proposed amendments to securities and exchange act re major shareholding. Amendments Lower the threshold for the declaration of substantial shareholding, from 10% to 5%. To allow sufficient time to prepare and respond to amendments of relevant supporting laws and regulations, a transition…
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