On 28 November 2023, KRX said that it has distributed explanatory materials on the short selling reform measures discussed during the 16 November 2023 meeting. The materials detail discussions by securities-related organizations on how to address the tilted playing field of short selling conditions, short selling computer system. Related organizations including KRX will collect opinions […]

On 23 November 2023, UK FCA issued an update on the short selling regulations. UK FCA issued an update on the Short selling (notification threshold) regulations 2023 and on the government’s draft statutory instrument – Short selling regulations 2024. Also issued an update on UK Treasury’s response with the government’s final policy position for short […]

On 23 November 2023, SK FSS, KRX formed a task force with SK FIA and the industry, held a kick-off meeting to develop a computer system for preventing naked short selling. Will discuss ways to build an internal computer system for institutional investors conducting short selling, to operate a real-time system to block naked short […]

On 22 November 2023, UK Treasury published Government response to short selling regulation: consultation – sovereign debt and credit default swaps. Sets out UK GVT’s final policy position for regulation of short selling of sovereign debt and CDS, and summarizes the responses received to consultation on 11 July 2023. Specifies UK GVT’s approach to aspects […]

On 22 November 2023, UK Treasury published Short selling regulations 2024 policy note and draft statutory instrument to replace the EU-inherited SSR. Draft statutory instrument will implement the reforms to the UK short selling regime set out in the call for evidence response document dated 11 July 2023 (above). UK GVT welcomes any technical comments […]