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Tasmania has introduced new gun laws that intensify licensing requirements and implement a buyback scheme, but do not limit the number of firearms individuals can own.

Canada's public safety minister cites delays in the federal gun buyback program as a reason for decreased support among police and public confusion.

The passage of the 3rd Commercial Law Amendment in South Korea is anticipated to significantly impact domestic companies and the capital market by mandating the cancellation of treasury shares to enhance shareholder value.

The third amendment to the Commercial Act mandating the mandatory buyback of treasury shares has passed the National Assembly with overwhelming support.

Telecom group Tim is introducing a €400 million share buyback plan and proposing a consolidation of shares to its shareholders.

A rally opposing federal gun prohibitions and buyback programs is set to take place in Quebec City, highlighting tensions between gun owners and government policies.

The People's Power Party of South Korea has initiated a filibuster against the third amendment to the Commercial Act, which mandates the mandatory buyback of treasury stocks, soon after it was presented in the National Assembly.

Enel is implementing a financial strategy involving a 1 billion euro buyback and refinancing measures to support its strategic plan for 2026-2028.

A bill mandating the cancellation of treasury stocks has successfully passed the legal subcommittee of the National Assembly in South Korea.

Centrica, the owner of British Gas, has halted its share buyback program following a substantial drop in profits.

The ruling party plans to apply the stock buyback obligation law to small and venture businesses without exceptions, contrary to expectations of leniency due to economic concerns.

Maruti Suzuki has announced the pricing for its first all-electric car, the e Vitara, which offers various purchasing options.

Book Off Group Holdings and Itochu Corporation have announced a capital and business partnership aimed at enhancing the overseas expansion of Book Off using Itochu's global network.

A British fund is opposing PPF's buyback of shares in the Polish company InPost.

The buyback program for OPAP’s own shareholders is projected to cost the company more than 11 billion crowns, affecting its financial positioning.

European oil companies, including Total and BP, are reducing share buyback programs in response to falling oil prices, impacting shareholder returns.

The buyback scheme for residential properties in Port Hedland's West End has concluded, leaving the area’s future uncertain and residents feeling embarrassed about the town's state.

Imperial Petroleum Inc. has announced a share buyback program of up to $10 million to enhance shareholder value.

Commerzbank has announced a significant increase in its dividend, raising it from 65 cents to 1.10 euros per share, alongside a new share buyback program.

BP announced a 32% increase in net income for the fourth quarter but suspended its share buyback program due to declining oil prices.

The Korean Corporate Governance Forum warns that demands for management rights protections based on mandatory stock buyback laws could undermine improvements in corporate governance and harm minority shareholders.

Banco Sabadell reported a net profit of 1.775 billion euros for 2025, down 2.8% from 2024, while also announcing a share buyback of 800 million euros and a change in its CEO.

Banco Sabadell reported a net profit of 1.775 billion euros for 2025 and announced an 800 million euro share buyback plan while aiming to attract more customers in Spain after successfully navigating a hostile takeover bid.

Fuji Media Holdings, the parent company of Fuji Television, announced the completion of its share buybacks totaling over 230 billion yen as it received cooperation from previously opposing investors, including the old Murakami Fund.

Inditex has announced a share buyback program worth up to 180 million euros to address the compensation of its top executives, targeting a maximum of three million shares, or 0.096% of its capital.

UBS reported plans for a $3 billion share buyback and fourth-quarter profits that exceeded analyst expectations, reaching $1.2 billion, marking a 56% year-over-year increase.

Banco Santander's shares fell 3.5% following its acquisition of Webster, the announcement of a 5 billion share buyback program, and record profits in 2025.

UBS reported fourth-quarter earnings surpassing expectations and announced a $3 billion stock buyback plan for 2026 amid regulatory pressures and leadership changes.

After a record drop on the 2nd, domestic gold futures in Japan experienced a significant rise on the 3rd, fueled by buyback activities amid speculative trading dynamics, according to market participants.

The National Assembly has begun reviewing a corporate law amendment that mandates the destruction of repurchased shares, considered by the Democratic Party as a top reform to be prioritized this month.

The Democratic Party of Korea plans to process the mandatory stock buyback legislation during the February special session, aimed at boosting shareholder value and advancing the capital market.

The Ivory Coast government has initiated a cocoa buyback scheme to help producers get paid amidst a crisis of piling cocoa stocks caused by logistical issues and other factors.

Telegram has had $500 million in bonds frozen in Russia due to Western sanctions, complicating its debt repayment and buyback opportunities.

The Australian federal parliament will be recalled early to legislate against 'hate preachers' and initiate a national gun buyback scheme following a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, amid ongoing debates regarding a royal commission into antisemitism.