Category Archives: Regulatory Insights

Bulgaria: FSC Updates Significant Shareholding Notification Form and Submission Process

As of September 12th, 2024, the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) in Bulgaria has introduced important updates to the Significant Shareholding Notification Form (as per Article 145). This form is a legal requirement for shareholders who cross specific thresholds – 5% or multiples of 5% – of voting rights in publicly traded companies on regulated markets.

These recent changes reflect the FSC’s ongoing efforts to streamline reporting processes and ensure greater clarity and transparency for market participants. Let’s break down the key updates and explore how they affect shareholders.

Navigating Indonesia’s New Ownership Reporting Regulation: What You Need to Know

In an effort to align with international standards and enhance transparency within the market, the Financial Services Authority of Indonesia (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, or OJK) has introduced a significant update to the ownership reporting requirements for public companies. On 28th February, 2024, the OJK issued Regulation Number 4 of 2024 (POJK.4/2024), replacing the previous Regulation…

SEC Rule 13f-2: A New Era of Transparency in Short Selling Disclosure

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ushering in a new era of transparency with the introduction of Rule 13f-2, a significant amendment to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Effective from 2nd January, 2025, this rule is set to enhance the visibility of short selling activities by requiring institutional investment managers to report detailed…

Irish Takeover Panel New Opening Disclosure Rules

On 21 December 2021, the Irish Takeover Panel released a public consultation paper seeking comments on proposed amendments to the Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997, Takeover Rules 2013 and the Substantial Acquisition Rules 2007. Submissions closed on 28 February 2022.