On 28 November 2025, UK FCA issued PMB 60 re UK short selling regime changes. FCA issued Primary Market Bulletin 60 which entirely focuses on consultation CP25/29 on proposed changes to the UK short selling regime, published in October 2025. Follows UK FCA October 2025 consultation on new short selling regime. Overview Consultation proposes changes…
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U.S. – SEC Issues Temporary Exemptive Relief of Short Selling Rule 13f-2
On 3 December 2025, the SEC issued an order granting temporary exemptive relief from compliance with short selling reporting rule 13f-2. rule is delayed until 2 January 2028 first short selling disclosure report using Form SHO to be required within 14 calendar days after the end of January 2028
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S Korea – KRX Exemption from Short Selling Reporting
On 26 November 2025, KRX proposed revising Market surveillance regulations. KRX proposed revising the Market surveillance regulations, to reduce the burden of duplicate inspections on members and improve the operational efficiency of systems. Outline of Proposed Revisions Member firms subject to naked short selling detection system (NSDS) balance reporting will be exempted from the obligation…
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Taiwan – FSC Finalized Changes to Short Selling
On 14 November 2025, TAI FSC, TAI Justice finalized amendments to Standards governing eligibility of securities for margin purchase and short selling, effective immediately. Amendment Highlights The standards for margin purchase and short selling of OTC stocks will be relaxed to be consistent with listed stocks. Removing the requirements for years of establishment, paid-in capital,…
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Vietnam – MoF Considers Short Selling Options
On 11 November 2025, Bloomberg reported that Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is considering allowing regulated short selling as soon as next year. plan is part of broader effort to upgrade the country’s stock market from frontier to secondary emerging status. SSC and other agencies tasked with looking at securities borrowing, lending and controlled short selling.
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Hong Kong – SFC Illegal Short Selling Prosecution
On 6 November 2025, HK SFC commenced proceedings in illegal short selling case. HK SFC commenced criminal proceedings against Mr. Chan Hoi Shing and Mr. Li Po Ching for a fraudulent scheme involving illegal short selling. Allegations The alleged conduct occurred between 27 May 2020 and 29 December 2020 across shares of 28 Hong Kong-listed…
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