On 28 November 2025, UK FCA issued PMB 60 re UK short selling regime changes. FCA issued Primary Market Bulletin 60 which entirely focuses on consultation CP25/29 on proposed changes to the UK short selling regime, published in October 2025. Follows UK FCA October 2025 consultation on new short selling regime. Overview Consultation proposes changes…
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EU – EBA Market and Counterparty Risks Re: Short Positions
On 14 October 2025, EU CMCN published Reg 2025/1265 of 1 July 2025 supplementing Reg 575/2013 with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the method for identifying the main risk driver of a position and for determining whether a transaction represents a long or a short position as referred to in articles 94(3), 273a(3, 325a(2).…
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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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UK – FCA Bulletin Oversight Department for Shareholding and Short Selling Reporting
On 17 July 2025, UK FCA issued Primary Market Bulletin 56 on detection. UK FCA issued Primary Market Bulletin 56 focused on optimizing data and technology to strengthen detection capabilities in shareholding reporting, on Directors’ dealing cases. Follows UK FCA April 2025 issued Primary Market Bulletin 55 on changes. Detection Capabilities The integrity of the…
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Germany – BaFin Updates FAQs on Short Selling
On 3 July 2025, GE BaFin updated its informative file on the short selling framework. Details on the prohibition of naked short selling, transparency obligations for net short positions; e-notification procedure; exceptions for market makers, primary dealers.
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U.S. – AIMA Letter to SEC Chair Includes Short Selling Reporting Reform
On 23 April 2025, AIMA issued new letter to new SEC chairman on priorities including short selling reporting reform. AIMA has written directly to SEC Chair Paul Atkins to congratulate him on confirmation as new Chair and to outline a series of targeted recommendations aimed at fostering efficient, well-functioning capital markets while promoting responsible innovation.…
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