On 12 June 2025, TAI EXC amended rules governing early warnings. TAI EXC revised Rules governing early warnings for overall operational risk of securities firms, in order to refine early-warning indicators for securities firms. Revisions Definitions, terminology are updated for consistency and to reflect growing complexity. Unrestricted loans, all client financing are consolidated to assess…
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Taiwan – FSC Short Selling and Stock Lending
On 19 June 2025, TAI FSC stipulated exemptions for short selling prohibitions. TAI FSC, TAI Justice issued orders under article 32 of Regulations governing securities firms, article 10 of Regulations governing securities borrowing and lending (short selling) by securities firms, and article 38 of Regulations governing securities finance enterprises. Follows TAI FSC November 2023 issued…
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Sweden – FI Nordnet Bank Short Selling Fine
On 13 June 2025, SWE Courts announced Administrative Court upheld SWE FI decision to issue reprimand to Nordnet Bank AB, as well as imposition of SEK 100mn penalty. It found Nordnet's intraday shorting service has not met regulatory requirements. Nordnet has shortcomings in internal guidelines and procedures, risk management and risk assessment, and in its…
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Hedge Funds Return to Asia but Short Selling Increases in China
Global hedge funds posted their biggest jump in trading volumes across Asian markets in over five years last week. funds were buying and short selling, with bullish positions in Asia between June 6 and June 12 hitting their highest level in nearly a year; hedge funds bought equities in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and India;…
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Canada – OSC Proposes Amendments to Short Selling Restrictions
On 5 June 2025, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) released proposed amendments to Ontario Securities Commission Rule 48-501 (Rule 48-501) and consequential changes to the Companion Policy to Rule 48-501 (48-501CP) for a 90 day comment period. proposed amendments prohibit any person or company who made a short sale of a security prior to pricing…
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U.S. – Short Selling Targets Global Consumer and Luxury Brands
On 6 June 2025, Hazeltree Shortside Crowdess Reported an increase in short selling targeting major consumer-facing and luxury goods companies. report reveals that big-name stocks such as Live Nation, Marriott, Chevron, Kering, and ANTA Sports have become top short targets across global markets five of the top 10 most shorted large-cap names came from consumer…
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