On 13 July 2026 the FCA's new short selling rules came effective. Background: Replaces the assimilated EU Short Selling Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 236/2012) Use the Reportable Shares List (RSL) CSV and XLSX. Report net short positions in line with applicable deadlines and reporting requirements, using the Electronic Submission System (ESS) Comply with covering requirements.
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The Argument: Short Selling is Good for the Market
Indian regulator SEBI has kept short sellers on a pretty short leash. However, according to a recent report, SEBI may finally be loosening its short selling rules. SEBI is considering doubling the number of stocks eligible for short selling through the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) mechanism; while also lowering collateral requirements; Currently only about 176…
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U.K. – FCA Updates Short Selling Information
On 7 July 2026, the UK FCA updated its short selling information page to reflect the new short selling regime that takes effect 13 July. Until 13 July, the existing rules apply, which includes the list of exempt shares which determines the scope of position reporting and covering requirements, and the current public disclosure of…
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Turkey – BIST Lifts Short Selling Ban
On 29 June 2026, the BIST announced the ban on short selling in the equity market has been lifted. temporary market restrictions were introduced due to the Iran war; the bourse said the measures imposed by the Capital Markets Board (SPK) in early March expired on Friday; the bourse reinstated the previous pre-ban regime, permitting short…
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U.K. – FCA Publishes Instrument to Address Short Selling Rules
On 8 June 2026, the FCA released an instrument relating to Short Selling Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/29). Specific to short selling: regulation 5 (FCA rules relating to short selling of admitted shares and related transactions); and regulation 6 (FCA rules requiring notification of a significant net short position in the issued share capital of a…
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U.S. – SEC Seeks Comments on FINRA Proposed Changes to Short Selling Report
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comments on a proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 4560 (Short Interest Reporting) and adopt FINRA Rule 4321 (Allocations of Fail to Deliver Positions). FINRA is proposing to require members to submit short interest reports on a weekly rather than a bi-monthly basis, and reduce the…
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