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Newsletter On Shareholding Disclosures And Free-Float Shares
Turkey's Capital Markets Board has introduced new disclosure thresholds and free-float calculation methodologies that will fundamentally reshape transparency requirements for publicly traded companies. The regulatory changes lower material event disclosure thresholds from 5% to 3% and establish comprehensive daily monitoring of shareholding structures through the Central Securities Depository.
Turkey Commercial
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Bener Law Office
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Double Reform For Transparency And Sustainability: Assessment Of CMB Bulletin No. 2026/51
In the Bulletin of the Capital Markets Board (the “Board”) dated 13 August 2026 and numbered 2026/51, the announcement (the “Announcement”) made pursuant to the decision of the Board’s Decision-Making Body dated 13 August 2026 and numbered 49/1489, and Principle Decision i-SPK 128.29 (decision dated 13 August 2026 and numbered 49/1500) (the “Principle Decision”) have been published.
Turkey Finance
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Gen Temizer
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CMB Introduces Approval Requirement For Off-Exchange Share Sales
Turkey's Capital Markets Board has introduced new regulations requiring major shareholders of publicly traded companies to obtain regulatory approval before conducting off-exchange share sales above specified thresholds. The rules establish different percentage thresholds based on a company's free float ratio and apply to shareholders holding more than 20% of share capital or those with privileged board appointment rights. These requirements mark a significant expansion of existing disclosure obligations, t
Turkey Commercial
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Moroglu Arseven
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Capital Markets Law Bulletin / Issue 2026-1
This bulletin examines six key decisions and regulatory measures adopted by the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye during the first half of 2026, spanning emergency market interventions following geopolitical crises, electronic ledger system reforms, investor classification updates, crypto asset transition timelines, free float ratio calculations, and restrictions on banks' overseas trading activities. These measures collectively demonstrate how the regulator is leveraging the capital markets framework t
Turkey Finance
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Paksoy
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Capital Maintenance After Incorporation: The Two-Year Rule Under Article 356 Of The TCC
Article 356 of the Turkish Commercial Code (“TCC”) introduces specific restrictions on certain acquisition and lease transactions carried out by joint stock companies within the first two years following their incorporation. The primary purpose of this provision is to safeguard the company’s share capital, which constitutes a fundamental guarantee for creditors
Turkey Commercial
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ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law
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