Iceland – CB Cancels Net Short Position Threshold

Iceland – CB Cancels Net Short Position Threshold

On 15 March 2021, ICL CB reported end of net short position holders decision.

  • ICL CB noted EFTASA's temporary decision on the threshold for notifying short positions expires 19 March 2021, as GDP forecasts show some optimism for recovery.
  • Follows ESMA March 2021 ended decision on holders of net short positions.
  • And follows EFTASA March 2021 ended decision on disclosure over 0.1%.

Net Short Position Threshold

  • ICL CB informed that, from 20 March 2021, the notifiable threshold will be 0.2% again.
  • It will not be necessary to report outstanding net short position between 0.1%-0.2%.