On 12 April 2024, FIN GVT published decisions presented by the President of the Republic on the session of 12 April 2024, including the confirmation of bill HE 3/2024. FIN PRL accepted bill; President ordered the law to enter into force on 19 April 2024. Background On Feb. 15, 2024, FIN PRL published HE 3/2024…
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UAE – DC Securities Lending, Borrowing / Takeovers
On 8 March 2024, UAE DC issued securities lending and borrowing rules (takeovers) version 2.2. The rules cover general provisions, lending agents, obligations of lending agents, lender and borrower representatives, securities lending and borrowing (takeovers) agreements. As well as collateral, central clearing procedure, fees and commission and penalties.
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Australia – ASIC Takeovers, Relevant Interests
On 18 October 2023, AST GVT registered ASIC corporations (amendment) instrument 2023/774, to amend the ASIC corporations (takeover bids) instrument 2023/683 and ASIC corporations (compulsory acquisitions and buyouts) instrument 2023/684 above. Published explanatory statement; instrument 2023/774 commences 19 October 2023.
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Germany – BaFin Acting in Concert Examples Shareholding and Takeovers
On 30 May 2023, BaFin published an article regarding collaborative engagement among institutional investors. covers collaborative engagement with respect to ESG topics notes the possible unintended consequences related to acting in concert within German substantial shareholding and takeover requirements. presents various scenarios to help illustrate the topic provides BaFin’s assessment as to whether relevant understanding…
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HK SFC Takeovers and Share Buy-Back
On 19 May 2023, HK SFC proposed revisions on takeovers, share buy-back. HK SFC proposed amendments to the Codes on takeovers and mergers and share buy-backs; aims to codify existing practices of Takeovers executive, clarify re the codes. Consultation Covers topics such as shareholder voting and definition of close relatives, the chain principle, efficiency improvements,…
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Australia – GVT Foreign Ownership Register
On 2 March 2023, AST GVT issued proposals re register of foreign ownership. AST GVT issued exposure draft Treasury laws amendment (measures for future instruments) instrument 2023: register of foreign ownership of Australian assets. Also issued an accompanying exposure draft explanatory statement re the instrument. AST GVT stated that this instrument (hereafter, the regulations) amends…
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