• 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 Selling Regulation.
• The FAQs have been provided in both German and English versions, with the updated elements and additional questions clearly being marked as updated on 26 January 2022.
• The FAQs are split into sections covering Legal basis, Scope of application & general, Calculation of net short position, and Special provision for groups, funds, and portfolios.
• It also covers relevant electronic notification and publication procedures, with BaFin.