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REGULATION IN THE AGE OF CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Blockchain technology is ushering in a new epoch of monetary oversight, creating opportunities and challenges for regulators in a world disrupted by the …
MAS issues Guide to Digital Token Offerings
On 14 November 2017, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a guide during the first day of the Singapore FinTech Festival to provide general …
EU unveils proposals for toughened security screening of foreign investments
As states race to usher in tighter security controls on foreign takeovers, we assess the EU's new framework for screening FDIOn 13 September 2017 the EU …
Statements of intention under the UK Takeover Code – say what you mean and do what you say
Summary Following the Kraft/Cadbury takeover in 2010, UK Takeover Code (Code) was amended to hold parties to any statements of intention they made for …
Takeovers Law reforms – interesting proposals in Canada
In brief Proposed changes to Canadian takeover laws seek to strengthen the position of the minority and give target boards additional time to respond …
Australian joint ventures – are EU and Chinese anti-trust approvals required? Peut-être / yěxǔ (perhaps)
Summary The EU and Chinese merger control regimes can apply to a broad range of corporate transactions involving either an Australian joint venture or …
Everyone’s a winner: David Jones’ Scheme is approved
Summary Collateral benefits are not illegal in schemes of arrangement as they are in takeover bids. Schemes can accommodate different treatment of …
Panel lifts the veil on aggregated intention statements
Summary The Panel’s decision in Bullabulling Gold provides a framework for the disclosure of aggregate shareholder intentions in a manner the Panel …
Takeovers Panel composition
Summary Until this year, it has been a practice that members are appointed to the Panel for an initial three year term followed by, in the ordinary …
The battle for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter
The battle for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Limited proved to be an action packed contest, which included three competing …
Merger authorisation alive and kicking
Summary Murray Goulburn approached the competition issues for this proposed takeover with a focus on substantial public benefits. Those public …
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