Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, widely referred to as “The Forex Act,” implements Japanese import and export controls (among other things). Revisions to Forex were green-lighted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in October of 2019. SUBSCRIBER LOG...
In October of 2019, the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs agreed that it would establish an advisory committee, led by the Finance Ministry, to evaluate national security aspects of foreign investments. Details on the regime have not been disclosed, but will be...
Section 55 of the German Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance enables the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy to investigate whether the acquisition of a domestic company by a foreign entity poses a threat to public order or national security. SUBSCRIBER...
The country’s “Action Plan for Business Growth,” known as PACTE, includes a procedure that strengthens and expands authorization of foreign investment in order to better protect strategic sectors. SUBSCRIBER LOG IN Problems or questions? Please email...
A new EU framework for the screening of foreign direct investments in the EU will apply starting Oct. 2020. Member states are required to notify the EU Commission about their national investment screening mechanisms. SUBSCRIBER LOG IN Problems or questions? Please...
Includes details on the Foreign Investment Law, which becomes effective on January 1, 2020. While intended to streamline foreign investment into China, the law includes provisions for protecting national security. SUBSCRIBER LOG IN Problems or questions? Please email...
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