On 27 January 2022, DEN FSA announced EC decided to permanently reduce the limit for short selling reporting; the limit value changed to 0.1% of the issued share capital. The reduction follows the recommendation from ESMA and is effective as of 31 January 2022. ESMA wanted a better database to assess the extent of short…
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Germany – BaFin Updates Short Selling Reporting FAQs
On 26 January 2022, GE BaFin issued updated notification and publication FAQs. GE BaFin issued an updated set of FAQs relating to the notification and publication requirements on short selling, as well as on certain aspects of credit default swaps. Summary The FAQs all relate to Article 5 et seq. of Reg 236/2012, the Short…
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E.U. – ESMA Clarifies Net Short Selling Reporting
On 26 January 2022, ESMA issued statement on reporting net short positions. ESMA published statement to clarify how to report net short positions (NSPs) between January 28 and 31, 2022, when the short selling reporting threshold changes from 0.2% to 0.1%. Follows EU CMSN September 2021 adopted regulation short selling threshold. Statement Provides background of…
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Roundup of 4th Quarter 2021 Foreign Direct Investment
Changes and extensions to foreign direct investment rules in the fourth quarter of 2021 continued to be fueled by Covid-19 as the Omicron variant made its debut in November, read the full article.
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Hedge Funds Short Selling Green Energy
Sustainable energy stocks have become the target of short selling by hedge funds. According to a report in the Financial Times, with managers betting that the prospect of a rise in the interest rate will mean companies with strong environmental credentials but weak earnings are less attractive to investors.
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Russia – CMP Foreign Investment
On 21 January 2022, RUS CMP proposed changes to foreign investments law. RUS CMP described amendments to the law on foreign investments proposed by RUS CMP aimed at eliminating legal uncertainty; changes will only affect 5% investments. Follows RUS CMP March 2021 law on foreign investments. Follows RUS CMP July 2021 fishing industry protection from…
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