On 20 March 2025, IND SEBI enabled online filing for two acquisition / takeover reports. IND SEBI introduced online filing system for reports filed under regulation 10(7) of SEBI (substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers) regulations, 2011. Follows IND SEBI February 2023 issued master circular on procedures, formats. IND SEBI Intermediary Portal IND SEBI explained…
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Saudi Arabia – MCI Actual Beneficiary Rules
On 24 February 2025, SAU MCI approved Actual Beneficiary rules by Ministerial Decision. Raise corporate transparency, build database to record, store beneficial owner data. Real beneficiary is natural person owning at least 25% of company’s capital, directly or indirectly, control at least 25% of total voting rights in company, directly or indirectly. Strengthened confidentiality of…
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S Korea – FSS Voting Rights Disclosure
On 10 December 2024, SK FSS issued the results of an inspection on the status of voting rights exercise by asset management companies as of Q2 2024, and future plans. Found that the exercise rate accounts for 92.5%, lower than major pension funds, urged faithful voting rights exercise in Q1 2025 regular shareholders' meeting season.…
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Bulgaria – FSC Changes to Substantial Shareholding Form
On 12 September 2024, BUL FSC advised of substantial shareholding form and notification submission change. BUL FSC outlined change to substantial shareholding form and submission method for notification of substantial shareholding (notification under article 145) by shareholders in public companies. Summary Applies to those passing thresholds of 5% or multiples of 5% of voting rights…
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S Korea – FSC Meeting on Asset Management
On 5 September 2024, SK FSC held a meeting with asset management companies. SK FSC held a meeting with SK FIA and 10 asset management companies, to discuss asset management by life cycle, advanced capital market, sound market development. Overview of Meeting SK FSC requested for development of stable long-term investment pension products. Called upon…
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Germany – BaFin Fines for Substantial Shareholding Reporting Failure
On 20 August 2024, GE BaFin issued €1,600,000 fine to NBSH Acquisition for substantial shareholding reporting failure. GE BaFin imposed fines totaling €1,600,000 on NBSH Acquisition LLC on 27 May 2024. The company violated obligations of section 33(1) of the German Securities trading act (WpHG) by not submitting substantial shareholding notifications within the prescribed period.…
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