On 26 April 2022, HK SFC proposed changes to the position limit regime. HK SFC issued consultation paper on proposed changes to the position limit regime. Proposed changes address recent developments in Hong Kong’s securities and futures markets, and align the requirements with HK SFC’s regulatory policies and objectives. Follows May 2017, HK SFC said […]

On 24 March 2022, EU CMSN adopted the regulatory technical standards under directive 2014/65/EU on position management controls and began 3-month scrutiny period. Overview The RTS includes procedure for position limit exemptions, methods to determine position limit and position management tool for trading venues. Under MIFID II Recovery Package, position limits will apply to agricultural […]

On 7 December 2020, UK FCA updated position limits for commodity derivative contracts. Limits established under markets financial instruments regulations 2017 (MIFI regs). Limits revised in line with RTS 21, states they should be reviewed when there is major change in open interest, deliverable supply, other significant change in market. Changes reflect changing market conditions, […]

On 1 July 2020, SEC approved Nasdaq, ISE, BX, PHLX proposals in federal register.