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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Turkey – CMB Margin Trading, Short Selling
On 10 March 2021, TUR CMB amended rules on collateralizing transactions. TUR CMB announced capital market legislation has been updated as of 10 March 2021. Communiqué amending communiqué on margin trading, short sales and lending and borrowing of securities was published in the Official Gazette 31414 dated 5 March 2021. Made changes regarding collateralizing transactions…
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South Korea – FSC Short Selling Exceptions
On 11 March 2021, SK FSC amended financial investment service regulations. SK FSC proposed amendments to financial investment services regulations short sales. Follows January 2020 SK FSC amendments for restrictions on short selling. Short Sales and Capital Increases Provides that FSC can separately determine calculation method for each type of credit. Exceptions allow for short…
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