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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Poland – FSA Fines for Substantial Shareholding Failures
On 13 August 2024, POL FSA announced that an application had been submitted for reconsideration of the substantial shareholding case against Perla – Browary Lubelskie SA the decision made on 15 July 2024. Penalties were imposed on Perla – Browary Lubelskie SA, based in Lublin. Fine of PLN 4mn has been imposed for violations of…
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S Korea – FSS Funds Voting Rights Disclosure
On 6 August 2024, SK FSS issued voting rights disclosure inspection outcome. SK FSS issued the results of an inspection on the status of voting rights exercise and disclosure by asset management companies, as well as its future supervisory plan. Follows SK FSS April 2023 set up a task force to revise voting guidelines. Also…
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