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U.S. – SEC Chairman Atkins Issue Statement on 13f-2 Short Selling Rule

On 5 September 2025, the SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins issued a statement in response to the Fifth Circuit Court's decision issued in August on the 13f-2 short selling and securities lending rules. Background The Court did not vacate the rules; The Court held that the SEC had not properly considered their cumulative economic impact; and…
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U.S. – Fifth Circuit Court Remands 13f-2 Rule to SEC

On 25 August 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court issued its opinion on the case of National Association of Private Fund Managers (NAPF) v. SEC. Background lawsuit brought against SEC after SEC approved both the 13f-2 short position reporting rules and Rule 10c-1a Securities Lending Rules back in 2023 the Court has remanded both Rules in…
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U.S. – FIF Comment on Short Selling Report Rule 13f-2

On 7 July 2025, FIF submitted another letter (in addition to prior nine letters) to the SEC relating to the implementation of Short Selling Rule 13f-2 and associated Form SHO. Reminded SEC time is short to revise and clearly define the short selling reporting requirements for Form SHO, if the Commission plans to maintain the…
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