Videocast: Asset management regulation in 2020 videocast series – The annuity regulatory landscape
The NYSE American stock exchange requires a listed company to obtain shareholder approval prior to issuing shares pursuant to (i) stock-based compensation plans, (ii) certain acquisitions and change of control transactions,...more
On September 17, an amendment to the Income Tax Rules (Relief in Issuance of Shares to Employees) was officially published, approximately 20 years from the last amendment. The amendment will enter into force on January 1,...more
During the third quarter of 2022, the SEC amended rules governing proxy voting advice, proposed amendments to shareholder proposal regulation, and adopted its long-awaited final pay versus performance disclosure rules (a...more
On September 23, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Exchange Act Rule 14a-8, also known as the “shareholder proposal rule.” The SEC press release announcing the adopted changes are...more
[This post revises and updates my earlier post primarily to reflect the contents of the adopting release.] - At an open meeting last week, the SEC voted (once again, three to two) to adopt highly controversial amendments...more
On Sept. 23, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the adoption of final rules amending Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 to make the following revisions to requirements for a shareholder to have a proposal...more
On September 23, 2020, a divided SEC adopted amendments to the Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposal rule by a 3-2 vote. The changes, among other things: ..increased the stock ownership requirement for eligibility to submit a...more
The new Belgian Code on Companies and Associations enters into force on 1 May 2019. The Belgian Code on Companies and Associations (the "BCCA"), enacted by the Belgian parliament on 28 February 2019, repeals the existing...more