On 30 July 2021, LUX CSSF highlighted changes made to circular CSSF 11/509 by cir 21/778 to include modifications re law of 21 July 2021 transposing dir 2019/1160. Also referred to new FAQs issued for notification procedures and stated that regarding pre-marketing notifications of AIFMs, a new dedicated page is also available. Follows LUX GVT […]
On 29 July 2021, FINRA published short interest reporting dates for 2021. FINRA published a schedule containing firm short interest reporting dates for 2021. Short Interest Reporting Firms required to report short interest positions in all customer, proprietary accounts. Short interest positions required to be reported for all equity securities twice a month. Must be […]
On 28 July 2021, ESMA issued MiFID/MiFIR annual review report on RTS 2. ESMA published MiFID II/MiFIR Annual review report under EC reg 2017/583 (RTS 2). Follows ESMA May 2021 sought input on RTS 2 annual review report. Recommendations ESMA suggests to the European Commission to move to stage 3 for the average daily number […]
On 29 July 2021, Rulefinder reported a temporary short selling ban effective on 30 July 2021.
On 27 July 2021, AST GVT consulted on foreign investment reforms review. AST GVT issued consultation on its evaluation of the 2021 foreign investment reforms. Follows AST FIRB February 2021 started evaluation of investment reforms. Foreign Investment Reforms Reforms updated the framework in 3 broad ways: addressed national security risks; strengthened existing system; streamlined investment […]
On 21 July 20 21, GE BaFin issued FAQ on WpIG manager notification forms. GE BaFin FAQ on forms for notifications under WpIG; and appointment of managers. Follows GE BaFin May 2021 FAQs on the IFD/IFR prudential regime. Answer Numerous reporting obligations that were previously regulated for securities institutions in the Banking Act have been […]
