On 3 February 2020, IND SEBI proposed amendments to regulations. The aim of the discussion paper is to seek feedback from the public on the proposed amendments in SEBI (substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers) regulations. Proposals Completion of acquisition through stock exchange settlement process for all types of deals including bulk and block deals…
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Japan – TSE Protect Minority Shareholders
On 29 November 2019, TSE set up study group on quasi-controlled listed firms. TSE established a study group to review the protections for minority shareholders. In light of recent events and impact on framework of quasi-controlled listed firms. Scope of Group The study group will discuss such matter as managing shareholder conflict of interest. Including…
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South Korea – FSC Large Shareholding Reports
On 5 September 2019, SK FSC proposal to amend large shareholding reporting. Consultation on plan to amend large shareholding reporting rules (so called 5% rule). Substantial Shareholding Reports Under the 5% rule, a person who holds 5% or more of the equity securities of a listed company or who thereafter changes its holdings by 1%…
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Qatar – Substantial Shareholding Foreign Limit
On 3 June 2019, QAT Exc said Qatar Central Securities Depository modified foreigners’ ownership limit of Doha Insurance Group to become 49% of the company's capital.
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Approaching 100 Jurisdictions
On 29 May 2019, Solutions Atlantic added Curacao to its RRS Rules Library which now stands at 98 jurisdictions; making it one of the most comprehensive libraries for global shareholding disclosure regulation.
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Hong Kong – SFC Reports Substantial Shareholding Disclosure
On 10 May 2019, the SFC reported a Substantial Shareholding in Bisu Technology Group International Limited (Stock Code: 01372).
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