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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France – AMF Enforcing Ban on Short Selling
On 4 March 2021, FR AMF updated guidance page on the EU regulation on short selling. Includes updated excel file containing the history of net short positions made public.
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Hong Kong – SFC Fines for Inaccurate Short Selling Disclosure
On 22 February 2021, HK SFC fined Brilliance Asset Management Ltd $3.15mn. HK SFC fined Brilliance Asset Management Limited $3.15mn for failures to ensure short position reports (SPRs) for 4 collective investment schemes (CIS) were accurate. Also failed to ensure the schemes under its management complied with requirements under securities and futures (short position reporting)…
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ESMA Net Short Position Threshold
On 22 February 2021, EU ESMA issued the renewal decision of 16 December 2020, in EU OJ. The short selling threshold is in force from 19 December 2020 and applies for three months to 19 March 2021.
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