In case you missed it: Revisiting Treasury guidance on CFIUS

Back in 2008, the U.S. Treasury published in the Federal Register “Guidance Concerning the National Security Review” Conducted by CFIUS. The guidance is still relevant, so — in case our readers haven’t been it — we’re reprinting inside… SUBSCRIBER LOG IN Problems or...

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Japan

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...

Israel

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...

Germany

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...

France

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...