On 6 March 2025, SK FSC said legal revisions to improve the short selling system were completed with approval of revisions to Regulations on financial investment business. Plus, revisions to KRX's Market surveillance regulations, during its meeting on 5 March 2025. SK FSC will verify the computer system until the effective date, i.e. 31 March…
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Taiwan – FSC Investment-Linked Products Re: Short Selling
On 18 February 2025, TAI FSC amended directions re investment-type insurance. TAI FSC, TAI Justice amended para. 9 of Directions for disclosure requirements of investment-linked insurance, and para. 8 of Directions for the separate account custodian institutions and investment instruments of the investment-linked insurance. Disclosure Requirements Highlights Specifies the content of disclosure of investment risk…
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S Korea – Revises Market Business Rules RE: Short Selling
On 19 February 2025, KRX proposed revising KOSDAQ, KOSPI markets rules. KRX proposed revising Enforcement rules of KOSDAQ market business regulation and Enforcement rules of KOSPI market business regulation to prepare for ATS launch. Follows KRX December 2024 proposed rules concerning new types of orders. Also follows KRX December 2024 proposed new rules for securities…
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Germany – BaFin Updates Short Selling FAQs
On 17 February 2025, GE BaFin issued updated FAQ on exemption for market makers and primary dealers under art 17 EU Short Selling Regulation. Question 7: Updated wording of the question as to whether the exemption can be claimed earlier (i.e. before the 30 days) after the initial notification. Question 8: Updated guidance about follow-up…
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S Korea – Gov’t Approves Revised Short Selling Revised Rules
On 18 February 2025, the S Korean government approved the revision bill for the Enforcement Decree of the FSCMA, aimed at enhancing rules on short selling practices. The revision is aimed at enhancing rules on short selling practices and includes: Imposing a limit on institutional investors stock repayment period Introducing measures intended to prevent naked…
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U.S. – SEC Delays Short Selling Rule 13f-2 Implementation
On 8 February 2025, the SEC announced that it would delay the implementation of short selling reporting rule 13f-2 for one year. SEC has granted a temporary exemption from compliance with Rule 13f-2 and filings delayed for one year and due instead by 17 February 2026 exemption from compliance will give filers more time to implement…
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