On 15 March 2026, TUR CMB issued bulletin 2026/15 extending previously implemented market measures; short selling transactions in the equity markets of TUR EXC continue to be prohibited until the end of the trading session on 27 March 2026.
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Egypt – FRA Approves Short Selling Rules
On 9 March 2026, EGY FRA issued a press release concerning resolution 365 of 2026. The Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA) has issued a regulatory decision to practice securities borrowing operations for the purpose of selling (Short Siling), to enhance the efficiency of the market and raise levels of liquidity and depth, in order to support…
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Turkey – CMB Short Selling Prohibition
On 1 March 2026, TUR CMB issued new bulletin on decisions by the board. TUR CMB issued bulletin 2026/11, Dec 11/417 concerning certain measures that have been taken to limit potential effects of geopolitical tensions and conflicts. Overview Taking into account developments occurring in TUR EXC markets and within framework of art 1 Capital Markets…
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U.S. – SEC Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable
On 27 February 2026, SEC adopted rule on holding foreign insiders accountable. SEC adopted final amendments to its rules and forms to reflect the disclosure requirements of recently enacted Holding foreign insiders accountable act (HFIA Act). Also published fact sheet on final rule, Chairman Atkins and Uyeda statements. Follows Senate enactment of S.1071, which included…
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Egypt – FRA Issued Rules on Securities Lending Operations
On 24 February 2026, EGY FRA issued rules on securities lending operations EGY FRA issued Resolution 365 of 2026 regulating securities lending operations for the purpose of short selling. Overview Establishes a comprehensive framework governing centralized securities lending through Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR). Defines key participants, borrowing client, lending client, brokerage…
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Canada – CIRO 2026 Dealer Compliance Report Re: Short Selling
On 17 February 2026, CIRO published annual report on compliance for dealers. CIRO issued the CIRO Compliance Report for 2026: Helping Dealers with Compliance. Follows January 2025 CIRO release of annual compliance report for 2025. Report highlights the key issues and challenges that CIRO-regulated dealers should prioritize to strengthen investor protection and support robust market…
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