On 5 January 2024, CHI CSRC proposed interpretation of articles of measures. CHI CSRC drafted proposal for public feedback re interpretation, application of articles 13 and 14 of Measures for the administration of the takeover of listed companies. Interpretation Related to major shareholding disclosure requirements for investors and their concerted actors when their major shareholding…
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Mauritius – FSC Proposes Amendments to Takeover Rules
On 20 December 2023, MAU FSC consulted on proposed financial legislation. MAU FSC issued communique on draft legislation for public consultation. Legislation Proposed Securities (Amendment) Act 2023 provides various new definitions throughout the act. Financial Services (Amendment) Act 2023 provides amendments to provide license. Securities (Central Depository, Clearing and Settlement) (Amendment) Act 2023 on establishment…
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U.K. – Takeover Panel Amended Note RE: Central Counterparty
On 18 December 2023, UK TO Panel amended note re central counterparty. UK TO Panel published Instrument 2023/4, which amends note 18 on rule 9.1 of the Takeover code, re bank and central counterparty recovery and resolution. Amendment Introduces new paragraph stating that Rule 9.1 does not apply to certain transactions related to central counterparty…
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Switzerland – SECO Screen Foreign Investment
On 15 December 2023, SWI GVT informed that the Federal Council adopted the draft act on foreign investment screening thereby fulfilling its mandate from SWI PRL and Rieder motion. Foreign investment screening will take the form of an approval requirement for the takeover of domestic companies, operating in a highly critical sector, by a foreign…
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U. K. – Takeover Panel Issues 14th Edition of Takeover Code
On 11 December 2023, UK Takeover Panel issued 14th edition Code, other updates. UK Takeover Panel issued 14th edition of Takeover Code and amended practice statements. Follows UK Takeover Panel October 2023 issued RS 2023/1 and changes to code. Updated Code Amendments incorporated into Code 14th edition result from consultation PCP 2023/1, entitled Review of…
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Sweden – Nasdaq Nordic Updates Takeover Rules
On 6 December 2023 Nasdaq Nordic updated rules for Stockholm, Growth Market. Takeover rules for Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq First North Growth Market Sweden. Takeover Rules Updated takeover rules for regulated markets and the takeover rules for certain trading platforms, administered by Swedish Stock Market Self-Regulation Committee. The takeover rules for regulated markets and the…
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