On 30 March 2026, KRX published first-year results and future plans for NSDS. KRX will continue strengthening market oversight of illegal short selling using insights derived from NSDS operations. It will provide guidance to institutional investors based on cases identified through NSDS to help prevent recurrence. Efforts will be made to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden…
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Canada – CIRO Fully Paid Securities Lending Rules / Short Selling
On 26 March 2026, CIRO issued guidance on fully paid securities lending. CIRO published guidance re Dealer Members’ practice of borrowing fully paid, excess margin securities from retail clients; in compliance with CIRO Rule 4600 Part B.2. Follows Feb. 15, 2026, CIRO proposed fully paid securities lending guidance. Fully Paid Securities Guidance Part B.2. of…
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Hong Kong – SFC Seeks Criminal Prosecution in Short Selling Case
On 20 March 2026, HK SFC announced that an application by the Department of Justice to transfer the securities fraud case to the District Court for criminal proceedings was granted. This marks the first time in which a criminal prosecution for securities fraud involving illegal short selling will be held in the District Court. Bail…
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Turkey – CMB Extending Prohibition on Short Selling
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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