On 17 September 2024, ESMA issued FAQ on determination of net short position.
- ESMA issued new FAQ concerning the Short Selling Regulation (SSR Reg 236/20212).
Determination of Net Short Position Q: ESMA_QA_2282
- Asks, when calculating net short positions in relation to issuers having both listed and non listed shares, should the issued share capital also include non-listed shares.
Next Steps
- ESMA has not yet provided an answer to the short selling question, but will do so via future update.