Monthly Archives: March 2021

Denmark – FSA Halts Net Short .1% Threshold

On 17 March 2021, DEN FSA reported net short position holders decision end. DEN FSA noted ESMA's temporary decision on the threshold for notifying short positions expires 19 March 2021, as GDP forecasts show some optimism for recovery. Follows ESMA March 2021 ended decision on holders of net short positions. Net Short Position Threshold Decision…
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Iceland – CB Cancels Net Short Position Threshold

On 15 March 2021, ICL CB reported end of net short position holders decision. ICL CB noted EFTASA's temporary decision on the threshold for notifying short positions expires 19 March 2021, as GDP forecasts show some optimism for recovery. Follows ESMA March 2021 ended decision on holders of net short positions. And follows EFTASA March…
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EFTASA Puts End to .1% Net Short Reporting Requirement

On 15 March 2021, EFTASA said it will not renew decision requiring disclosure of net short positions of 0.1% and over, thus the decision will will expire on 19 March 2021. Announcement, in coordination with ESMA, means reporting threshold for net short positions will revert to 0.2% of the issued share capital of companies whose…
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E.U. – ESMA Expires Temporary Short Selling Reporting Threshold

On 15 March, 2021, EU ESMA said it will not renew decision that net short positions holders, traded on EU regulated market, must notify NCA if position reaches 0.1%. The measure, which has applied since 16 March 2020, will expire on 19 March 2021. Last reporting where the lower threshold of 0.1% applies will be…
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Turkey – CMB Margin Trading, Short Selling

On 10 March 2021, TUR CMB amended rules on collateralizing transactions. TUR CMB announced capital market legislation has been updated as of 10 March  2021. Communiqué amending communiqué on margin trading, short sales and lending and borrowing of securities was published in the Official Gazette 31414 dated 5 March 2021. Made changes regarding collateralizing transactions…
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