On 4 March 2021, FR AMF updated guidance page on the EU regulation on short selling. Includes updated excel file containing the history of net short positions made public.
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Rulefinder Reports Update to Substantial Shareholding in Italy
On 3 March 2021, Rulefinder reported an update to the lists of issuers to whom the temporary shareholding disclosure thresholds apply. This update takes effect from 4 March 2021. To learn more about Rulefinder, click here.
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U.K. GVT National Security and Investment Bill Regime
On 2 March 2021, UK GVT narrowed definitions of new regime sector scope. UK GVT published further details about the sectors within scope of the mandatory notification regime under the proposed national security and investment bill. Follows UKP November 2020 issued bill on national security and investments. And follows UK GVT November 2020 consultation on…
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Sweden – FI Short Selling Rules Reminder
On 25 February 2021, SWE FI reminded market of the rules for short selling. SWE FI reminded supervised subjects of short selling rules and duty to report position. Overview Short sale means sale of a security that seller does not own at the time of the sale. Seller has instead borrowed or ensured that security…
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South Korea – FSC Proposed Changes to Short Selling Rules
On 25 February 2021, SK FSC proposed amending capital market research regulations. To establish specific guidelines for imposing fines for those who violate the obligation to store and submit loan transaction information for the purpose of short selling. If there is a final judgment of court fine for the same case after the imposition of…
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Russia – CB Share Acquisition Consent
On 25 February 2021, RUS CB proposed rules on shareholder disposal of shares. RUS CB issued draft directive amending law Russia no 185-I on obtaining RUS CB consent for acquisition of shares of a financial organization and/or establishing control over shareholders of a financial institution and sending notifications to RUS CB. Specifically in cases where,…
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