Authorities at the helm – Developing investment screening capabilities in Belgium – An interview with Anne Bonet

Part 1 in the CELIS blogseries ‘Authorities at the helm’ Author: Floor Doppen Introduction In the European Union (‘EU’), investment screening regulation has proliferated in the past five years. Many member states developed new administrative capabilities, struggled to develop the governance capabilities to screen investments efficiently, were tasked with explaining to colleagues, firms, lawyers and…

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CFIUS’s Known Investor Program: A New Chapter in Foreign Investment Screening

Author: Anonymous Introduction / Context The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) previously announced a “Known Investor Program” to streamline the U.S. foreign investment review process. Under the program, certain repeat, low-risk foreign investors may provide detailed information to CFIUS in advance of any specific deal. By collecting and assessing detailed information…

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