On 10 March 2026, AST ASIC proposed to enhance beneficial ownership disclosure. AST ASIC issued consultation paper 387, enhanced beneficial ownership disclosure-proposed legislative instrument, form and guidance (CP 387). Aims to respond to reforms in schedule 1 of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Act 2025 (amending act). Follows AST GVT […]
On 11 March 2026, GE Courts said proceedings re takeover have legally concluded. The judgment of 25 February 2026 in II ZR 130/24, closing the case, has been published. Recalls in judgment of 13 December 2022 (II ZR 14/21), the Federal Court of Justice overturned the decision of Higher Regional Court of Cologne (unfavorable to […]
On 2 March 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Minmetals Land Limited (Stock Code: 00230) closed on 27 February 2026.
On 20 February 2026, GE BaFin opened consultation on draft practice circular. GE BaFin opened consultation 1/2026 regarding the draft of Circular xx/2026 (WA)- Administrative practice on takeover law. Purpose Circular outlines GE BaFin’s existing administrative practice regarding takeover law. It consolidates previously published information on takeover law including the Information Sheet-Interpretation of Section 35 […]
On 16 February 2026, HK SFC discussed settlement involving liability up to HKD 1.5bn. HK SFC announced a settlement with Sino Wealth International Limited and Clear Prosper Global Limited for breaches of the codes on takeovers and mergers and share buy-backs in relation to dealings in shares of Giordano International Limited. Outline of Settlement HK […]
On 4 February 2026, UK TO Panel detailed code amendments and adviser note. The amendments to the Takeover Code set out in Instrument 2025/1: Dual class share structures, IPOs and share buybacks and Instrument 2025/2: Minor amendments to Takeover Code, take effect from 4 February 2026. Code and Other Amendments Takeover Code website was updated […]