Taxonomy: Type of Measure - Investment measure
Brazil: Repealed tax on international financial transactions
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On 1 December 2011, Brazil repealed the tax on financial transactions for certain types of foreign investments. Among others, the following transactions are no longer subject to taxes:Hungary: Ban on foreign land ownership
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On December 17, 2012, the Hungarian Parliament amended the constitution to the effect of banning foreigners from acquiring ownership of agricultural land in the future. Current land owners are not affected.Nigeria: Ban on refined sugar imports
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According to Bloomberg and several other news agencies, based on remarks from the trade minister and the executive secretary of the National Sugar Development Council, the Nigerian federal government bans imports of packaged sugar, granulated andChinese Taipei: Looser regulations on incoming FDI
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On December 20, 2012, the Taiwanese Executive Yuan approved amendments to the respective Statutes for Investment by Foreign Nationals and by Overseas Chinese (i.e. persons from the PRC).Saudi Arabia: Eased listing rules for foreign issuers
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On 23 January 2012, the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia announced an amendment to its listing regulations.Argentina: Restrictions on foreign ownership of rural land
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On 29 December 2011, Argentina promulgated the so-called Rural Land Law (Régimen de Protección al Dominio Nacional sobre la Propiedad, Posesión o Tenencia de las Tierras Rurales).Argentina: Regulation on foreign exchange assets of residents
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On 7 June 2010, the Central Bank of Argentina published a circular delineating new rules applicable for foreign exchange assets of residents. On 27 October 2011, the amendments have been implemented and involve the following restrictions:Argentina: Repatriation of foreign investments of insurance companies
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According to Resolution 36.162/2011 of 27 October 2011 all insurance companies operating in Argentina shall report by sworn statement the foreign assets they possess within 10 days of entry into force of the Resolution.United Kingdom: Direct lending facility for UK Export Finance
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On 5 December 2012, George Osborne, the Chancellor of Exchequer, announced that a £1.5bn direct lending facility is to be established.United Kingdom: Tighter FSA's grip over international banks
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On 1 December 2009, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has significantly increased control over overseas banks that want to take deposits in the UK.
