On 18 May, ESMA noted non-renewal of national short-sale bans. ESMA notes non-renewal of the restrictions on short selling and similar transactions. Follows ESMA April 2020 issued positive opinions on ban extensions. Follows AIMA May 2020 issued joint letters to national authorities. Expiration of Bans Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA) of Austria; Financial Securities, Markets Authority (FSMA) of…
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E.U. – Short Sale Market-Making
On 3 December 2019, EU ESMA published compliance table re guidelines on short-selling. Background On 1 February 2019, ESMA issued guidelines on short selling exemption for market making. Criteria to be met for market making exemption, and conditions to assess notification. Market maker to be member of venue that trades instrument, conducts market making. Qualifying…
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