On 12 October 2022, FINRA reported short position reporting, supervisory failures. FINRA issued letter of acceptance, waiver and consent (AWC) with Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. re short position reporting requirements and supervision violations. Alleged Violations Between July 2012 and June 2019, Scotia erroneously included non-reportable short positions reflected in two omnibus accounts in the firm’s…
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Hong Kong – SFC Fined ARCM on Short Selling
On Oct. 12, HK SFC fined ARCM HKD 1.75mn for disclosure breaches. HK SFC reprimanded and fined Asia Research & Capital Management Limited (ARCM). Fined HKD 1.75mn for failures relating to its non-compliance with the EU’s short-selling reporting requirements and for not promptly notify HK SFC of breaches. HK SFC also banned former senior executive…
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U.K. – FCA Net Short Position Reporting
On 26 April 2022, UK FCA issued quarterly update of UK sovereign debt thresholds.
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Iceland – CB Cancels Net Short Position Threshold
On 15 March 2021, ICL CB reported end of net short position holders decision. ICL CB noted EFTASA's temporary decision on the threshold for notifying short positions expires 19 March 2021, as GDP forecasts show some optimism for recovery. Follows ESMA March 2021 ended decision on holders of net short positions. And follows EFTASA March…
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Sweden – FI Announces End to Temporary .1% Net Short Reporting Threshold
On 15 March 2021, SWE FI said temporary lowering of limit ceases soon. SWE FI said temporary lowering of limit to notify short net position ceases on 19 March 2021. Follows SWE FI February 2021 reminded market of the rules for short selling. Follows ESMA March 2021 will not renew decision on net short positions.…
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E.U. – ESMA Expires Temporary Short Selling Reporting Threshold
On 15 March, 2021, EU ESMA said it will not renew decision that net short positions holders, traded on EU regulated market, must notify NCA if position reaches 0.1%. The measure, which has applied since 16 March 2020, will expire on 19 March 2021. Last reporting where the lower threshold of 0.1% applies will be…
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