On 10 February 2022, Europalov updated short selling notification rules. Europalov updated on reg 2022/27 amending reg 236/2012 as regards the adjustment of the relevant threshold for notification of significant short net positions in shares. It announced EEA/EFTA countries' draft EEA decision was sent to EU on 9 February 2022. Follows EC January 2022 issued…
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U.S. SEC T+1 Standard Settlement Cycle
On 9 February 2022, SEC proposed to shorten settlement cycle to reduce risks. SEC requests comment on a proposal to reduce risks in clearance and settlement. Would shorten standard settlement cycle for most B/D transactions in securities from two business days after trade date (T+2) to one business day after trade date (T+1). Designed to…
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France – ACPR Takeover Applications
In December, ACPR issued 3 instructions regarding requests/reporting re takeovers and holdings by banks, investment, financing firms. These changes were entered into the ACPR Official Register on 1 February. Instructions Instruction 2021-I-18 relating to requests for takeover or qualifying holdings by credit institutions, requires submission of complete application file using form in the annex. Form…
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India – FIA Short Selling Gvt Securities
On 4 February 2022, IND FIA issued eligible liquid securities for the month of February 2022. Background: IND FIA updated on the eligible securities for the short selling of the Government of India liquid securities applicable for the month of September 2021. As per RBI guidelines, banks/PDs can short sell eligible IND GVT securities up…
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Luxembourg – CSSF Short Selling Notifications
On 4 February 2022, LUX CSSF issued amendment to the short selling notification threshold. LUX CSSF published circular 22/798, dated 1 February 2022, amending circular 12/548. Follows EU CMSN September 2021 adopted regulation re net short threshold. Also follows ESMA January 2022 issued statement on net short positions. Summary The amendment reflects the changes made…
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Rulefinder Reports New and Updated Short Selling Bans
On 4 February 2022, Rulefinder identified new and updated temporary short selling bans in issuers in Turkey.
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