On 17 December 2024, Nasdaq Nordic issued rules for issuers of ETN products. Nasdaq Nordic issued Nasdaq Helsinki Regulated Market Rulebook for Issuers of Exchange Traded Notes, with specific requirements for a financial instrument to be admitted to trading at the Exchange and rules on issuer disclosure requirements. Overview Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd published a new…
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U.K. – FB Redefining Takeover Rules
On 17 December 2024, UK FB issued blog on recent changes to takeover code. UK Takeover Panel which oversees corporate takeovers under a City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the Code), confirmed new changes which will reduce the companies affected. Follows UK TO Panel April 2024 issued consultation on code applicability. Changes Overview The main…
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Argentina – CNV Privatization, Takeover Bids
On 13 December 2024, ARG CNV modified privatization policy standards. ARG CNV issued General Resolution 1037/2024 to modify standards (NT 2013, mod.). The Resolution modified rules on takeover bids that do not involve changes in control. Highlights Resolution 1037 clarified provisions applicable to Public Acquisition Offers (OPA) within the framework of the privatization policy promoted…
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Hong Kong – SFC Takeover Table Updated
On 6 December 2024, the SFC updated its Takeover table to reflect the following: new offer period has commenced for Vertical International Holdings Limited (stock code: 8375) from 5 December 2024. Visit SFC Takeover Table
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China – CSRC Takeover of Hehe Futures
On 15 November 2024, CHI CSRC took over Hehe Futures for governance fails. CHI CSRC took over Hehe Futures Co Ltd from 15 November 2024 to 14 November 2025, due to severe governance issues and loss of management control that pose significant risks. A takeover team has been formed to operate Hehe Futures during the…
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Hong Kong – SFC Sanctions for Takeover Code Violation
On 15 November 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) publicly censured Ms Zuo Ping for breaching the mandatory general offer obligation under the Takeovers Code. Background Publicly censured and imposed a six-year cold shoulder order against Ms Zuo Ping Zuo made a number of acquisitions and disposals of shares in CBK Holdings Limited (CBK)…
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