On 22 November 2023, UK Treasury published Short selling regulations 2024 policy note and draft statutory instrument to replace the EU-inherited SSR. Draft statutory instrument will implement the reforms to the UK short selling regime set out in the call for evidence response document dated 11 July 2023 (above). UK GVT welcomes any technical comments…
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Hong Kong – SFC Position Limit Enhancements
On 20 November 2023, HKEX issued circulars on enhancing derivatives position limits. Circulars outline changes to exchange-level position limit regime including application of position limits to clearing participants (CP) as well as excess position limits for CPs. Increase of CNH position limits from 8K to 30K long or short position delta contracts. Introduce tiers for…
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S Korea – FSC, FSS Short Selling Reform Meeting
On 16 November 2023, SK FSC and SK FSS attended a meeting on short selling reform measures with the private sector, the ruling party, and the government. Participants discussed a direction for improvements to the short selling system, which aims to level the playing field, prevent naked short sales in advance, strengthen detection, punishment of…
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Canada – IIROC, CSA Short Selling Framework
On 16 November 2023, CIRO, CSAs published Bulletin 23-0173 on feedback obtained on short-selling framework; no consensus on proper regulatory regime for short selling. Reiterate short selling plays important role in financial markets; promote transparency, contributes to liquidity, price discovery, market integrity and investor protection.
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Hong Kong – Exchange ETP Short Selling Turnover
On 14 November 2023, HKEX issued circular on ETP short selling turnover. HKEX enhanced dissemination of exchange traded product (ETP) short selling turnover. Background Most short ETP selling activities are conducted for liquidity provision by market maker. The short positions of ETPs are generally closed out within a short period of time. The enhancement will…
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Kuwait – CMA Fining Ekttitab Holding
On 13 November 2023, KUW CMA fined Ekttitab disclosure, governance violations. KUW CMA issued disciplinary Resolution No. 31/2023 fining Ekttitab Holding Company. Violated Module 10, 15 of Executive bylaws of Law No. 7/2010 and its amendments. Violations Ekttitab firm violated Module 10, article 4-1-1, item 3 re disclosure and transparency. Company's chairman of board of…
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