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Israel – TASE Guidelines on Short Selling

On 9 August  2022, ISR TASE proposed further revisions to short selling rules given late comments. TASE board of directors chairman has approved, to be submitted to board of directors. In case of a short position created by error, TASE member would be required to report position to TASE every day from 3rd trading day…
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U.S. – SEC Issues Short Selling Fine

On 12 August 2022, SEC imposed $125K fine on B/D for naked short selling. SEC reported settlement for violations of bona fide market making in short sell trades. Settlement names defendant broker-dealer firm IMC Chicago LLC, for violations of Regulation SHO and Rule 203(b)(1) thereunder, (17 CFR 242.203(b)(1)) re short sales. Alleged Violations From June…
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Poland – FSA Shareholding Disclosure Reporting Failure

On 9 August 2022, POL FSA fined firm's shareholder, Wojciech Babinski. POL FSA published its Jul. 14, 2022 decision to fine Wojciech Babinski PLN 7,130,000 for 13 violations of obligation to notify change after sale of shares in a company. Disclosure Breaches Babinski was the majority shareholder of the company, from its establishment, and during…
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India – SEBI Foreign Portfolio Investors

On 5 August 2022, IND SEBI issued advisory committee terms of reference. IND SEBI created a standing committee for facilitation of FPI investments to provide recommendations, advise on policy matters relating to foreign portfolio investors (FPI). Lists names and positions of committee members, as well as the terms of reference. Terms of Reference To advise…
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