On 27 September 2024, SK FSC said short selling improvements were approved. SK FSC said revisions to the Capital markets act to improve the short selling system have been approved on 26 September 2024 at the National Assembly's plenary session. Follows SK FSC June 2024 launched short selling reform measures. Also follows SK FSS June…
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Thailand – TCH Issued Exceptions to Short Selling
On 27 September 2024, Thai TCH issued exceptions to short selling price criteria. Thai TCH issued a notification on the exceptions to the price criteria for short selling. For alignment with Thai GVT's policy to mobilize capital through VAYU1, in order to enhance public savings, investment and support the development of capital markets. Follows Thai…
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S Korea – FSS Published Short Selling Guideline
On 25 September 2024, SK FSS published Integrated short selling guideline. SK FSS formulated the Integrated short selling guideline to enable investors to verify the illegality of short selling and launched the customized investor support system. Follows SK FSC, FSS June 2024 launched short sale reform measures. Overview of Integrated Guideline The balance available for…
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U.S. – SEC Settles Short Selling Case Against HK IA
On 23 September 2024, SEC reported settlement re public offering, short sale. SEC reported settled charges against Centerline Investment Management Limited, a Hong Kong, China-based investment adviser, for violating an SEC short selling trade rule. Purchased stock in public offering of securities for advisory client after effecting short selling in same stock for advisory client…
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U.S. SEC – Fines For Illegal Short Selling
On 19 September 2024, SEC settled charges re Rule 105 short selling violations. SEC settled with Gates Capital Management, Inc. re Rule 105 short selling violations. Bought stock in securities offering for fund clients after shorting same for fund clients. Alleged Violations 30 August through 1 September 2023, Gates Capital sold short 90k ROL shares…
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E.U. – ESMA Short Selling Non-Listed Shares FAQ
On 17 September 2024, ESMA issued FAQ on determination of net short position. ESMA issued new FAQ concerning the Short Selling Regulation (SSR Reg 236/20212). Determination of Net Short Position Q: ESMA_QA_2282 Asks, when calculating net short positions in relation to issuers having both listed and non listed shares, should the issued share capital also…
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